Paralysis Didn’t Stop Me Becoming A Ballet Dancer

Paralysis Didn’t Stop Me Becoming A Ballet Dancer

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The video features a young woman who shares her journey of living with acute flaccid myelitis, a condition that paralyzed her from the neck down. Despite her challenges, she has adapted her life to gain independence, such as using a touchpad in her bathroom and wearing clothes with magnetic closures. She has achieved significant milestones, including publishing three books and continuing her passion for dance. The video highlights her determination, the support from her family, and her positive outlook on life, demonstrating that a disability does not prevent one from leading a fulfilling life.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What condition was the narrator diagnosed with at the age of 8?

Cerebral Palsy

Multiple Sclerosis

Transverse Myelitis

Muscular Dystrophy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event happened on April 19th, 2010, in the narrator's life?

She started dancing

Her symptoms began

She met One Direction

She published her first book

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the narrator stay in the hospital initially?

One week

Two months

Three days

Six months

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feature does the narrator appreciate in her Tommy Hilfiger dress?

It has magnets instead of buttons

It is made of silk

It has a floral pattern

It is a gift from her mom

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age did the narrator publish her first book?

20

17

15

11

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the narrator's favorite hobbies?

Painting

Choreographing dances

Cooking

Gardening

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What message does the narrator convey about living with a disability?

It requires giving up hobbies

It doesn't prevent enjoying life

It is a constant struggle

It makes life impossible