The
international day for disabled people is a day which aims to understand the
better understanding of people with a disability, together with helping to make
people more aware of the rights, dignity and welfare of disabled people. The
2014 theme of this day is sustainable development: the promise of technology.
Running a business has its own unique challenges to those who suffer
disability. Budding entrepreneur Sharon Gardner never allowed her not working
feet to hinder her path of success.
Sharon
Gardner was 13 years old when she became paralyzed. Now 52, she is not letting
her disability slow her down. She is the owner of Healthy Life and Times, an
online store for health supplements. She says “By the time I get ready for
work, I have already put in several hours of work.” But despite of the
challenges of wheelchair this lady never gives up. Gardner offers a piece of
advice for entrepreneurs in similar situation.
“Be
brutally honest with yourself as to what you can and can’t do and then focus on
what you can do. Remember that everyone can do something.”
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