Encouraging Voices

Real-life stories from people living with a disability. Here you will find a collection of detailed personal interviews of these personalities conducted by Uplifting Voices. Their useful advice/tips in their respective expertise, valuable ideas and messages will help everyone in the community especially children with disabilities to learn and to become self-assured.

Deaf entrepreneur on a mission of empowering entrepreneurship in the deaf community
Shezad Nawab, United Kingdom

“Keep going. Even through the most difficult days, perseverance will pay off.” - Award-winning accessible travel blogger
Carrie-Ann Lightley, United Kingdom

“I did learn that losing is learning” – top-ranked Wimbledon, US Open, French Open and Australian Open wheelchair tennis champion.
Aniek van Koot, The Netherlands

“Eliminating negative self-talk is key to overcome challenges.” – A champion builder, brain injury survivor and a multiple sclerosis warrior
Kimberly Carnevale, USA

“Get out of your comfort zone and start working on your dream today.” – First blind person to courageously kayak solo from Asia to Europe
Ahmet Ustunel, USA

“Growing up with any type of difference can be challenging, but it is also great training for the adversities of life.” – A purposeful journey of a hearing health advocate and speaker
Shari Eberts, USA

“The biggest challenge I have had though is not only the communication barriers, but with others’ assumptions.” - A prominent deaf art director and impactful storyteller
Storm Smith, USA

“Where there is discrimination and disadvantage, we must raise our voice and call for action.” – A pioneering journey of the first quadriplegic elected to parliament in Australia
Rob Pyne, Australia

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