The Unexpected Things You Learn from Parents With a Disability | Louise Byrne | TEDxCNU

The best lesson in life can come in unexpected ways. I love my parents not only because they’re my parents, but I also love them for the people they are and the spirit they embody. Both of my parents are physically disabled and deaf, and all of my life I have watched them struggle with changing ability status and health issues. I have seen them face problems and have experiences that no one should really have to go through ever, but they are still so optimistic and don’t let it bother them. My parents are so deeply un-phased by their disabilities and spend so much time focusing on what they can do and what they do have that it almost doesn’t matter to them. My parents quite literally wake up with smiles on their faces.
Current CNU majoring in Political Science with minors in Leadership Studies, as a part of PLP, and Human Rights & Conflict Resolution. On campus, I'm an RA, research fellow for the Reiff Center, and on E-Board for the Student Diversity and Equality Council. My career goals include going to law school, practicing law, and advocating for human rights. I've been passionate about a career in human rights since learning about the UN when I was 14. I am volunteering with refugee resettlement doing legal assistance for my class called Migration, Displacement, and Refugees. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx