What's disability to me? Rachael's story.

The World Report on Disability is a major publication from the World Health Organization and World Bank, to be launched on 9 June 2011 in Geneva. The Report explores current evidence about disability, identifies needs, and highlights what works to improve the lives of people with disabilities in areas including health, rehabilitation, support, environments, education and employment. We want to hear from people with disabilities about what can be done to overcome barriers to participation in their communities. To continue the debate, we asked Rachael Johnson a woman with disabilities from the United Kingdom, "What's disability to you?"

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[hipchickfitness]

This is a life changing story, how she devoted her life helping and serving others after she experienced long hospitalization while as a kid and despite her disability.

[angievillagomez]

Rachael has a beautiful heart! May she continue to grow in her profession.

[raider]

as a student nurse i can say you are an inspiration.
your resilience is evident.never loose that

[ralphmorling]

It would be great if people from all areas of society understood what Rachael is saying - the world would be a far more inclusive place. Thanks for your story.

[rnshi]

It is really inspiring to me that Rachel was so determined to reach her goals despite so many challenges from others. Thanks for this video!

[haratadaniels]

good on you i have hearing loss i wear 2 hearing aids and i like doing a lot of work i am so happy to see that we like do work and its great to see alot of disaBILITY OUT WORK AND LIVING OF OUR LIFE

[stutzedward]

Very inspiring. Thank u n GOD bless you

[edfleming]

Rachel you are awesome nurse!!! It was great meeting you in Ireland
~Susan

[mariannashkim]

so young and sweet! I adore you little Rach♡