If you want a fresh new look at people with disabilities...
If you want to be reminded of how we can change perspectives - your own and others...
If you want to be encouraged that you can change how people view those with special needs...
...then you must get your hands the book Look at Me
Marlene le Roux is an activist for disabled women in South Africa. She had a dream to break the stereotypical view that society has of the disabled by publishing a book that showcases disabled women as sensual, sexual, feminine, powerful and creative. She compiled the life stories of 28 women who have a whole variety of disabilities - from being cerbral palsy to being quadraplegic to being blind. A highly experienced photographer took gorgeous photos of each of these women highlighting their womaness above their disability. Each photo is accompanied by the woman telling her life story - such courage, such determination in the face of giant hurdles, such perseverance through trials, and such achievement when many doubted.
It has inspired me to raise Matt to believe that he has a valuable role to play in our world.
It has inspired me to teach him to stand up tall against all the challenges and hurdles that come his way.
It has inspired me to build his inner strength and resilience so that he can truely reach his potential despite the society we live in.
It has inspired me to not be ashamed of his syndrome, to inform and educate all that I meet, and to invite them to see all of what Matt is, rather than all that he isn't.
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