Wheelchair Accessible...Keep Rollin' Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'
We are at choice... Sometimes it seems that we choose the easy option; today I was at the Zoo in Fort Worth with my sister Nicole, and I decided to try things a little different.Everywhere we went at the zoo had ramps or some kind of accessibility for my wheelchair, but I know "the world" is not set up like that. It got me thinking... When I’m out in public, try and do things differently, as that might be the only choice in a different setting. Today, I practice taking the stairs. Not every attempt was pretty, but it was a great learning experience!!! "What are you gonna do now?"- Dustin
Dustin Shillcox’s life drastically changed when he was in a car accident August 2010 and sustained major spinal cord damage, a broken upper arm, collapsed lungs, broken ribs, cracked sternum & mild brain injury. Dustin’s complete T-5 spinal cord injury (SCI) left him with no feeling below his mid-chest, causing paralysis from the chest down.
Now paralyzed, and living his life
in a wheel chair, Dustin was told he would never again be able to move
below his waist again, but after participating in a cutting edge SCI research project, at the University of
Kentucky in Louisville, he is now able to move his legs and stand once
again. Dustin is living his life to the fullest, sharing his story, journey of overcoming
obstacles, and faith
while raising
funds for spinal cord research. Through his motivational
speaking and the Dustin Shillcox Foundation,
he is helping to improve the lives of people in wheelchairs.
Dustin delivers an inspiring message about never giving up, and the power of a positive attitude in his speech "What Are You Gonna Do Now?" Inquire about Dustin's availability to speak at your next business meeting, conference, charity event, school, church or graduation event. If you are looking to inspire your crowd to overcome personal challenges, and motivate into action, Dustin needs to be your next call! 307.870.6764
written by Nickel Lowman
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