Updated on August 20, 2024
Throughout history, Individuals with disabilities have defied the odds, shattered stereotypes and inspired countless others with their determination and achievements. Here are 20 inspirational disability quotes that celebrate the beauty, diversity and resilience of people with disabilities:
20. “Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do just one thing well. You’re needed by someone.”
Martina Navratilova, Czech-American former tennis player.
19. “The only disability in life is a bad attitude.”
Scott Hamilton, American figure skater.
18. “Disability is not a brave struggle or ‘courage in the face of adversity.’ Disability is an art. It’s an ingenious way to live.”
Neil Marcus, An actor and playwright.
17. “My advice to other disabled people would be, concentrate on things your disability doesn’t prevent you doing well, and don’t regret the things it interferes with. Don’t be disabled in spirit as well as physically.”
Stephen Hawking, English theoretical physicist and cosmologist.
16. “Every disability conceals a vocation, if only we can find it, which will turn the necessity to glorious gain.”
C.S. Lewis, British writer.
15. “The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it.”
C.C. Scott.
14. “Strength doesn’t come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”
Mahatma Gandhi, Indian Lawyer.
13. “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.”
Christian D. Larson, American teacher.
12. “Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t run around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.”
Michael Jordan, American businessman and former basketball player.
11. “I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become.”
Carl Jung, Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst.
10. “Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.”
Nido Qubein, President of High Point University.
9. “A positive attitude gives you power over your circumstances instead of your circumstances having power over you.”
Joyce Meyer, American author and speaker.
8. “The difference between impossible and possible lies in a person’s determination.
Tommy Lasorda, American baseball manager.
7. “The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.”
Thomas Paine, English-American revolutionary.
6. “Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.”
Charles R. Swindoll, Pastor and Founder of Insight for Living.
5. “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson, American essayist.
4. “There is no greater disability in society than the inability to see a person as more.”
Robert M. Hensel, Author.
3. “The only thing worse than being blind is having a sight but no vision.”
Helen Keller, American author.
2. “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
Confucius, Chinese philosopher.
1. “Disability is a matter of perception. If you can do just one thing well, you’re needed by someone.”
Martina Navratilova, Czech- American former tennis player.
How do you empower someone with a disability?
Recognize their strengths, abilities and inherent worth. Provide equal opportunities, access to resources and support tailored to their needs. Promote their self-confidence, advocate for their rights and build a supportive environment that values inclusion and diversity.
What is the symbol for disability?
The most widely recognized symbol for disability is the International Symbol of Access (ISA), commonly known as the wheelchair symbol. It consists of a blue and white image depicting a person seated in a wheelchair, typically positioned on signs, parking spaces and facilities to indicate accessibility for people with disabilities.
These inspirational quotes on disability remind us of the resilience, strength and beauty found within individuals facing challenges. They serve as beacons of hope, encouraging us to embrace diversity and inclusivity.
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