Disabled & Challenged: Reach For Your Dreams!

by Terry Scott Cohen, Barry M. Cohen

Terry Cohen, a young adult with Myotonic Dystrophy never wrote a book, and then after graduating from high school, he decided to write one dedicated to all young people with progressive disabilities and seeking a full life. Terry writes-- he has a disability and disease inherited from his mom, and must face it every day of his life. As a teen, he struggled the most, and then it hit him-- "My disability isn't in charge of my life. I am." It was up to Terry to make his life worthwhile, despite all his problems. Here are just a few of the skills he writes --Getting doctors to stop talking over your head and scaring you --Finding healthcare buddies who really care about you, not just treating your disability --Making good friends --What to do when people don't give you a chance or expect next to nothing from you --Having fun; enjoying your life despite your limitations --Achieving the goals you set for yourself --Living the life you want

152 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2005

Reviews

[Veronica · Rating 3 out of 5]

My mom's friend got this book for me, because I am going into Special Education, and I found it to be very inspiring, this man has gone through oh so much, but yet he has accomplished even more!! Props to you, Terry! Keep on going! Thank you for sharing your story, and for staying positive through it all!!!

[Leslie · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you know of a teenager or adult with cognitive and/or physical disabilities, this would be a good book for them.