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Many people have disabilities. Research one of the famous people listed below. Tell the class about that person. Who is/was the person? What is/was the person s disability? What are/were some of the person s accomplishments? Ludwig van Beethoven Andrea Bocelli Stephen Hawking Frida Kahlo Marlee Matlin Christopher Reeve Auguste Renoir Marla Runyan EXAMPLE: Ludwing van Beethoven was one of the most famous composers in the world. As the result of an illness toward the end of his life, he lost the ability to hear. Even though he couldn t hear at all, he was able to continue to compose beautiful music that people still listen to today.

Now, please write a short paragraph about a person who has succeeded in spite of some kind of disability or problem. Use one of the people above or choose another person.

This work must be sent on August, 12th 2011, until 10:00 at night.