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Blind Teen Runs Cross Country With Help from Guide Dog

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:42:39 +0000

After losing her vision to the fast-developing hereditary condition Stargardt’s disease, 16-year-old cross-country athlete Sami Stoner wasn’t sure if she’d ever be able to run again. With the help of the one-and-a-half-year-old golden retriever guide dog named Chloe, however, the Lexington, OH teen declared herself ready to represent her high school.

Blind 15-Year-Old Guitarist Can Seriously Shred [VIDEO]

Paul Ciampanelli — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:00:32 +0000

You’ve probably never seen a 15-year-old who could shred as impressively as Tony. And we mean any 15-year-old, not just the handicapped. Because while Tony’s chops would be impressive on their own, they’re mind-boggling once you realize he’s blind. Even more amazing? Tony didn’t learn to shred before he lost his sight. In fact, he [...]

Stuttering Teen Philip Garber Jr. Takes a Stand Against Discrimination

Shauna Wright — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:30:13 +0000

When Philip Garber Jr.’s history teacher at New Jersey’s College of Morris told him not to ask questions during class because his stutter took up too much time, Garber was not content to simply sit in silence. Many typical 16-year-olds are thinking about term papers, college entrance exams, and maybe their plans for the weekend. [...]