Born with cerebral palsy and now a full-time wheelchair user, 22 year old Emily talks about how important it is to grasp opportunities while you can, and gives tips on how to be someone that always says ‘YES!’ when the right chances are there for the taking. She became a wheelchair user at the age of nine after an unsuccessful operation, and, to many, this would have left the world empty.
However, a charity expedition to southern Africa at the age of 16 changed her life and now Emily is travelling the world writing accessible travel guides in association with Rough Guides for huge sporting events.Her current projects include the Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympics! Emily has used the events that have happened in her life and made something positive out of them, and it is her dream that those of all abilities will gain the confidence to leave their comfort zones and explore the exhilarating unknown.She also encourages students and teachers alike to explore the world and break boundaries that were once considered limiting.
She has travelled to/lived in: China, Australia, the Sinai Desert, southern Africa and Rio de Janeiro A keen volunteer, Emily was also a Games Maker at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, and was mentioned by Lord Sebastian Coe for ‘lifting the cloud of limitation’ for those with disabilities.
After one of Emily’s talks, it is without doubt that all who listen will realise that ability exists primarily in the mind, and feel that their cloud of limitation has been lifted, too.
Glasgow
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