Inspiring Lives

Worksheet Description

This worksheet guides students through the process of researching a famous person who has lived with a disability. Students are asked to gather detailed information about the individual’s life, including their early years, significant life events, and the challenges they faced. The activity prompts students to explore how the person’s disability shaped their life and achievements, offering a comprehensive view of their journey from childhood to adulthood. Students will also investigate the field in which this individual became best known and their contributions to that field. The worksheet encourages a deeper understanding of the complexities and triumphs experienced by individuals who have made significant impacts on the world, despite their disabilities.

This worksheet aims to teach students the importance of resilience and perseverance by focusing on individuals who have achieved greatness in their fields while managing the challenges of a disability. By researching and documenting the life story of a famous person with a disability, students learn to appreciate the diverse ways in which people overcome obstacles. The exercise fosters empathy as students consider how disabilities impact various aspects of life, including childhood, education, and career choices. Additionally, it helps students develop research and critical thinking skills as they analyze the relationship between the person’s disability and their achievements. Ultimately, this activity inspires students to view disabilities not as limitations, but as one aspect of a person’s identity that can coexist with extraordinary accomplishments.