Commending Those With Superpowers

National Disability Employment Awareness Month calls to mind the indomitable human spirit.

Randy S. Bolinger

Friday, November 08, 2024 at 08:53 AM ET

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FLYING contributor Jessica Cox stands in front of N26R, a 1946 415-C Ercoupe. [Courtesy: Jessica Cox]

Key Takeaways:

The article celebrates the remarkable human spirit, emphasizing how individuals, especially those with disabilities, overcome significant challenges to achieve extraordinary feats and redefine possibilities.
It highlights National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) as an initiative to raise awareness, shift paradigms about disability, and promote employment for people with diverse abilities.
The piece traces the historical evolution of disability rights and accommodations, from post-WWII efforts to the Americans with Disabilities Act and current programs by the FAA and organizations like Able Flight, making aviation accessible.
Ultimately, the article concludes that with determination and willpower, seemingly impossible obstacles can be overcome, demonstrating that "where there’s a will, there’s probably a way."

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Humans are amazing creatures. Many things set us apart from other animals, such as our ability to reason, self-awareness, development of complex tools, and more.

Among other notable accomplishments, we also invented powered flight and have been in the process of perfecting all aspects of it since 1903. Our industry relies on the brilliance, craftsmanship, and vision of more than 11 million people, each with unique skills and abilities.