Overcoming Adversity

Helen Keller: Helen became blind and deaf at the age of 18 months. To overcome this tragedy, she had to use the technology called Braille. She used Braille to read signs and to understand what other things were and what they were meant for. Some of the adversities she had to overcome were not being able to hear or see everyday things.
http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h3691.html

Bethany Hamilton: She was attacked by a shark when she was surfing at 13 years old. When she was attacked, she lost her arm and lost 60% of her blood. She had to have many surgeries and had to attach a mechanical arm to her to help her do the things she does every day and help her overcome adversity.

http://bethanyhamilton.com/about/bio/

Melissa Stockwell: Melissa lost her leg when a roadside bomb exploded during a convoy. After the accident she was rushed to the hospital to get her knee amputated and to get a prosthetic leg. The prosthetic leg helped her do the sport she loved which was running.

http://usparalympics.org/athletes/melissa-stockwell