A Directory of Inspiration, Perseverance and Hope

This is where the 'mind and soul' come together in providing sustenance for the 'body' in living with a disability, a chronic condition or just simple day to day stress . We're compiling information from various sources to provide you with profiles of incredible people who've overcome incredible odds as well as philosophical and spiritual observations, viewpoints and resources to help you keep your spirit motivated and positive when facing tough challenges to your overall wellness.

Please visit often as the directory grows with time. And if you would like to submit the name of someone you know who is a great example of positive spirit and perseverance and that we should feature, please send us an email to info@LauraAndWagner.com

People  You Don't Look Disabled   Paralympian Aimee Mullins @ TED   about people's disabled attitudes   _____________________________   Echolocation guru Daniel Kish   Randy Pausch and his 'Last Lecture'   The legacy of Helen Keller		Perseverance   Disabled Veterans Fight On   US veterans must now battle to get   disability benefits       _____________________________   Thomas Edison overcame dyslexia   The Shining Star of Perseverance   The remarkable art of Alison Lapper		Videos - Music - Quotes  The Healing Power of Music  Melody Gardot healed from getting  hit by a car via music therapy  _____________________________   The challenges of seeing again   The challenges of hearing again   Inspirational quotes to live by