Empowering Women with Disabilities at SheLift Camp

[@cfdmedic78]

Thank you for sharing your life with us. I'm an old man who found himself in a wheelchair just before I was ready to retire. I find encouragement in young people who exhibit positive attitudes with the challenges that confront them. My mother used to tell us kids that nobody said it would be easy. Was ever right! Thank both of you and your parents for allowing us into your homes. May God bless you.

[@PixelTheExtraTerrestrial]

You might be in a wheelchair that dosent mean you can't access the world anymore it just means you can experience life in a whole new way and possibly understand others that have experienced it for a longer time there are still so many things you can do and I'm glad they give you encouragement don't ever give up because life puts a bump in the road life's given me many bumps autisum and mental health nothing can stop me though and nothing can stop you just because you are in a wheelchair your still human your still perfect and your still you 💜

[@shygirlnow2011]

Being older and going thru aging can sometimes feel more isolating than a disability . That is what I learned from my grammas crowd. I think if u can find opportunities like inter generational stuff ie reading with school children you could give it a try and it might make it less lonely and isolating for you.

[@kerrividler6571]

Ava is a credit to her parents. Their attitude is amazing and incredibly inspiring and when Dad cried it broke my heart. Ava is delightful and has embraced such inner strength and has inner beauty that puts some ‘normal’ people to shame.

[@briggyb]

I think the best thing we can do for our children with disabilities is to not pity them. I was a young teen when I had to get a colostomy bag. My family treated me no different and if they felt sorry for me, they certainly did not show it. I am so grateful to them for that. Although it wasn't fun all the time, I never felt like an outsider. I love watching these stories. These girls are a true inspiration. Thank you for showing us that different is not a bad thing. Often it sets us apart in a good way.

[@juanitaauelua2693]

Just because we are different does not mean to say that we are bad it means we are unique individuals and we are the way we are for a reason people that make fun of people being different they are the bad ones

[@PixelTheExtraTerrestrial]

I agree I was dignosed with ASD as a child my whole family except two out of three of my brother's treeted me as the special kid the two that didn't just had extra patients with me which is all I needed and it turned out I have the highest iq out of all of my sibblings it's above average don't let anyone make you feel different you are human you are you your still beautiful and intelligent if you believe in yourself you can do huge things big and small if you always do your best your will always be the best you and no one could ask more of another human than to be kind and do there best I'm proud of you for being positive despite being treated differently 💜

[@PixelTheExtraTerrestrial]

Different dosent mean bad it simply means you are one of a kind and precious

[@neddyconstant5816]

This is the first time watching this Beautiful documentary I seen so Many about Disabled. Time 11:00AM Wed 8/12/20

[@joannepowell8345]

I live in Queensland Australia. I'm 48 and was also born with Nail Patella. Thankyou for sharing Ava.

[@emilypeel7063]

May I ask if you have considered having your "webbing" surgically removed to improve your mobility?

[@cloo2937]

Such a beautiful story and beautiful. God bless both of u wonderful young women.

[@Jbeezy957]

Omg I need this!!!! I'm 24 and am awaiting my BKA do to spine abifta! And live in a small town no one around has or knows what I go threw !

[@Maxy_9090]

Available & Natalie are beautiful 💜 My daughter is 8,she was born without half her left arm,she has from the elbow up.She was born with A.B.S. amniotic band syndrome. .she has adapted to do things the way it works for her..she would rather go through her daily life without her prosthetic..I've instilled in her since she was a toddler that she was born special and that there's nothing she cant do,she can do anything that other kids do, just like natalie she has difficulty on monkey bars, pencil sharpeners etc. But for the most part she excels at most everyday activities 😍I can't live without her..she is amazing..& yes the kids in school can be tough with the stares and laughing but there are some great kids that are supportive..most kids are curious..I'm excited to watch my daughter grow and change .she beautiful and loving❤🌻⚘and she loves kittys🐾💜

[@dkrebo]

I was also born with Nail Patella Syndrome. We just thought we had funky fingernails and knees like my Dad so it was just a "family thing" (Four of us were medically diagnosed when my little brother was born.) However, as I watched and listened to Ava articulate so well the issues she deals with, I realize that it really did affect how I saw myself more than I thought. As I've gotten older and normal aging seems to target those physical issues of NPS I am again having to come to terms with my physical limitations and how I feel about myself, how I want to live, and what I still want to accomplish. Glad to see these beautiful, powerful women and their families address issues of being physically different. There are more of us than most people realize. In fact, I really think we all have 'something'... we just don't always see it.

[@emilypeel7063]

May I ask weather any of your family has had surgery to improve their mobility?

[@the_5th_night]

Ava is very well spoken for her age. Also, I just love Natalie’s and Ava’s positive energy! Just listening to them talk feels you with joy!

[@Bummer1980]

I love this series! This is awesome!!! I went 36 years of my life undiagnosed and mis-diagnosed with my genetic condition. I never knew anyone who has my pain issues and other health issues. Unfortunately some of my health issues are genetic. My two daughters also have it. I actually wasn’t diagnosed until after my daughters. My younger daughter had a significant injury that didn’t match with the action that caused it. Which is what prompted her Dr to dig deeper and send us to some specialists at the children’s hospital. It was then that her drs started looking at myself and my older daughter and finally put all the pieces together. We have one another and now have joined FB groups to share stories and talk to others that can relate. Each of our journeys are different but it is comforting to know we aren’t the only ones and we are not alone.

[@mazieg7072]

Can I ask is it EDS??

[@Bummer1980]

Mazie G Yes Elhers Danlos Syndrome. The dr’s think it’s hyper mobility type but we also have characteristics of Classical so we are finally having the genetic testing done next month. Are you a zebra too? 💖🦓💖🦓💖🦓💖🦓💖

[@rainforme1850]

If language shapes culture, then using the term physical differences, it’s going to make a huge difference instead of saying disability. You go girl

[@donnylincoln5628]

There is 3 of us with learning disability and 1 who was born deaf by birth and their is 13 children and my parents didn't baby us one bit we all had to pull our weight and do Our Homework if we had difficulties we just asked for help and my older brothers and Sisters helped us..but they never did our homework they would show us how to do it..It's been difficult but we learned to cope with this disability

[@heartmommyinpa]

My almost 15 year old daughter has a few different disabilities. These girls are inspirational.

[@lmbg059]

What an inspiration you are Ava! Much Love to you, Mom, Dad, Sophie & Johnny❤️ Love you😘❤️ Uncle Wil & Aunt Lenore

[@nikkimurray2403]

This has empowered me I have disabilities but when I see others it’s nice to see I’m not the only one

[@shygirlnow2011]

Great piece of reporting! I am a person with disabilities that developed over my life. My family is NOT supportive. And still aren't for the most part. I really hope 9/11 doesn't have anything to do with Ava's disability. I hope u all had fun at SheLift. It sounds great!

[@juanitaauelua2693]

Ava u r an inspiration to other kids with disabilities i dont see anything wrong with u i think u r a very pretty girl despite ur disability and all the kids that make fun of u there just jealous i know it must hurt sometimes when kids be mean to u it cant be easy for u i think.u are a strong brave young woman who has a family that are proud of u and support and love u i cant remember the lady with one arm but what i watched i think u two are going to be good friends and she looks like an amazing person who doesn't let her one arm stop her from doing wat she wants to do life doesn't stop because u have a disability it goes on and u Learn to deal with ur disability and this camp will be good for you and her to hang out with other kids that have disabilities I have a feeling u r going to do good with ur life and other people will see how far u go don't let anything get in ur way and stop u from being u u be the best ava u can be and if other people have a problem then that's there problem not urs

[@EsmeeK90]

I don't know you, but wow! So proud of you! (included myself! ;)) I'm sure you will inspire many of us! You both are stunning! Thanks for sharing. With love from the Netherlands xx

[@jeromecabral7464]

She's one amazing kid I wish her the best in live

[@bloomwhereyouareplanted4169]

So inspiring, you try your hardest in all you do 😊 may God bless you and keep you 💕💕💕

[@susanclark6987]

Great story ... and great family!

[@myheartisinthemountains2660]

The girl chasing the boy with her prosthetic....I got a good belly laugh!

[@lynnkrudo7317]

Is there a part 2? Thanks. I enjoyed part 1.

[@AttitudeLive]

Hi Lynn, yes part 2 is out this coming weekend. You'll see Ava and Natalie taking part in the SheLift camp. If you subscribe to our channel you'll get a notification when it's up.

[@juanitaauelua2693]

I don't have a disability I have scars on my face called vitiligo and of course being me and who I am and wat I look like of course kids at school teased me and there were really mean ones that just hurt a little more then others and was a little hard to ignore I was bullied a lot and I cried a lot too i get alot of ugly looks stares I thought it hurt as a kid but as an adult it still hurts I try to not let the stares affect me by talking to my kids when they come to the supermarket with me its kind of my distraction not to get upset and tear up i just see my kids and just brush off the bad look and keep going but people don't understand how the stares and ugly looks affect me I'm so self conscious about my face have been for years and peoples reactions to seeing me for the first time i get scared and feel.like there staring at my vitiligo and not getting to know me for me there have been times where I have wished that I looked different and that my vitiligo would just go away and that I was never teased at all maybe I would have had a different life to.what I had but I can't change the life I had I can't magically make my vitiligo disappear im me for a reason and i wouldnt change my vitiligo if someone gave me one wish im me and there is no one in this world like me

[@PixelTheExtraTerrestrial]

My best friend has vitiligo and because I'm overweight we have nicknames we use the humour and he now dosent feel bad about it I get called po from Kung Fu Panda by him and I call him Ty lung the snow leopard

[@mazieg7072]

My neighbor who is now in her 30's has it.I don't even see it anymore when we talk.It's no difference than if she wore glasses or when she puts big braids on her head. She loves changing her hair styles. I guess because I grew up with scars all over my legs,hands & arms from burns as a toddler.I was teased alot so I never made fun or stared at someone with a difference since I went through that.I treat others how they treat me and did since a young child.Those who walk the shoes know the walk.

[@JVCPhotography]

Great stories. Both are inspiring.

[@desereeballentineaustinbla6402]

She sure has a wonderful postive attituted

[@Vasquez19781]

Amazing video!! Thanks for sharing!! You are all so beautiful!! ❤️❤️❤️👏🏾👏🏾🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️🤗😘

[@PinkSparklerToontown]

does this program work with invisible disabilities too?

[@aggynancy4920]

I just went to let you know both of you do not have a disability we all have to do things different and when kids say things just smile and do the same thing with people I have back and shoulder problems I'm in pain all the time god bless both of them

[@lmbg059]

Thank you Natalie💕

[@dream2451]

Love this! I'm a photographer with disabilities and I am looking forward to part two!

[@PixelTheExtraTerrestrial]

You also proof to the younger generations that they can do whatever they put there minds too by putting this coment also thank you for saying that as I love art and I'm torn between doing art as a career or giveing up because of my asd at the moment because people are not always underanding but if you can do your photography with a disability then I can do my art 💜

[@aussieteen1997]

Dawn Morrow I am an autistic photographer

[@Dstew57A]

Voice activated appliances are great

[@Diana2024M]

Hi Natalie, saying wattsup from Methuen. Mass. You are awesome!

[@stanhootzz1904]

"This world will not know peace until ALL WOMEN are CHERISHED and LOVED EQUALLY in the HOME,WORK/BUSINESS and POLITICS." DIVINE MOTHER

[@eugenemakes]

I keep getting so distracted by those undercooked ass pancakes 😂

[@venternicky9599]

Beautiful family

[@emmaelson6770]

I'd like to see more of the other campers

[@desertbreeze69]

They can separate conjoined twins, it seems the webbing could be corrected much easier. But she seems content with things the way they are.

[@josephageman]

SHE IS AN ANGEL FROM GOD AND YOU WAS CHOSEN TO BE HER PARENTS TO TAKE CARE OF GOD'S ANGEL. DON'T EVER FORGET IT THIS... MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, IN JESUS NAME AMEN, AMEN...

[@PixelTheExtraTerrestrial]

What a strong beautiful young lady u show em Ur the same

[@leiay6463]

Please add subtitles! It's really difficult to understand for me (and many other people)

[@emersongarcia7128]

There is the option for auto generated captions in English. I understand captions for other languages is about USD700 a month.

[@malindaleeds1383]

Hey, your videos are usually captioned. And this one is not. Thanks! 😄

[@elasticicity735]

Good job Ava !!!!!!

[@avagarnett2420]

elastic i city this is Ava and thank you so much!!!!!

[@saramae8704]

Someone please teach dad how to cook pancakes! Lol. 💙

[@rainforme1850]

Not done. Good be he was just nervous

[@blindpeopledostuff3587]

Sometimes you have to do what you have to do. Lol

[@MsMichelle026]

The pancakes are pretty pale

[@rachelmartin2967]

Rachel martin Show bobby up.

[@mikesimmerman4457]

if you dont believe in yourself then why should anyone esl if you tell yourself all the time i cant i cant then you already given up on yourself no one can make you believe in yourself people can tell who believes in them self by no matter what thrown at them they still achieve they goals with my sizure condition people told me for years your never live on own you never do that or this an iam doing it

[@desereeballentineaustinbla6402]

Amazing women

[@jacindachapman2877]

😅😄💗it you so wundrphol😌

[@josephageman]

PLEASE LOOK UP NICK VUJICIC... TRUST ME...

[@jassherbo4416]

Hi there you are so sweet

[@Thisisabunny]

I want to marry Natalie.

[@of1955]

Why is "sassy" an attribute??

[@wewong901]

Her accent is kinda heavy, ngl

[@damnmuggle]

We Wong she’s from Staten Island

[@damnmuggle]

What do you expect