Question

2. disability can never be a hindrance in achieving your goals especially when you have the determination and will power to do so. discuss the above statement in reference to evelyn? ch-2 part 1 class 9​

Answer 1

Someone has very wisely said, “Hard things are put in our way, not to stop us, but to call out our courage and strength.” People with disabilities are usually the strongest, most courageous and wonderful people. We must not forget that some of the most successful people the world has ever seen were physically disabled. People such as Helen Keller, Stephen Hawking, Albert Einstein, etc. were all disabled.

Another name that can be added to the list is Evelyn Glennie’s name. She lost her hearing disability owing to some auditory nerve damage at quite a young age. However, she did not give up! Music was her passion; she resolved to pursue learning music. She seemed to believe in the immense inner power that was greater than her disability and challenges. Ron Forbes, the great percussionist encouraged her to develop her other faculties for music. As she practiced, she realized she could hear music through her body. She always moved ahead. She stunned the world with her musicality. She has won many accolades and laurels. In 1991 she was awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society’s prestigious Soloist of the Year Award. If anyone wants an inspiration to achieve one’s dream, one can learn a lot from Evelyn Glennie.