Quotes of: Learning-disability Keyword

The problem for many people with disabilities is not that we are not able to work a certain number of hours a week. It's that no-one will let us.

Stella Young

Whether you're gay or straight, with a physical disability, your skin's a different color, it's absurd in this age to not be aware and be concerned of the inequity in rights.

Carson Kressley

Self-pity is the worst disability a person can have, Callie. It's crippling.

Rag Dolls: Callie's Story

I am on the International Board of Best Buddies, and I am also working with Special Olympics, and with The Arc to help people with disabilities become more independent and more included in their communities.

Lauren Potter

If we do everything right, the best we can do is live out our potential with as little age-related disease and disability as possible.

S. Jay Olshansky

Self esteem and a healthy body image for people with disabilities are so often hard-fought.

Stella Young

It's undeniable that what we are taught as a culture to believe about disability is at odds with traditional notions of masculinity.

Stella Young

People with disabilities are sometimes very humble and approachable, if you want a seasoned reputation, then behave like one of the handicaps.

Michael Bassey Johnson

Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do just one thing well, you're needed by someone.

Martina Navratilova

The ultimate weakenss of a man is when his spirit is crushed with no hope rather than how disable or handicapped he is .

Rudzani Ralph

Stem cells have the potential to be used to treat and better understand some of the world's most deadly and disabling diseases.

Mark Udall

I went to school for special education. I always assumed when I had the opportunity I would love to try and help kids with disabilities.

Clay Aiken

'The Simpsons' appearances were great fun. But I don't take them too seriously. I think 'The Simpsons' have treated my disability responsibly.

Stephen Hawking

I seem to be thinking rationally again in the style that is characteristic of scientists. However, this is not entirely a matter of joy as if someone returned from physical disability to good physical health.

John Forbes Nash, Jr.

I actually think of being funny as an odd turn of mind, like a mild disability, some weird way of looking at the world that you can't get rid of.

Calvin Trillin

Every disability conceals a vocation, if only we can find it, which will 'turn the necessity to glorious gain.

C.S. Lewis

The British people think that if someone is disabled, then they should get all the care and support that we can offer.

George Osborne

There are real-world, devastating consequences for disabled women marginalised by the kinds of attitudes that deny them full agency over what happens to their bodies.

Stella Young

Traditionally, Medicare's assurance has been that for the elderly and persons with disabilities that they will not be alone when confronted with the full burden of their health care costs.

Mike Fitzpatrick

Hard work would really open doors for me. So would being disabled.

This Book is Not FOR SALE

There was a huge, tremendous amount of disabled veterans and the Veteran's Administration just wasn't geared up for it. I know for a fact that it's getting better and better.

R. Lee Ermey