No Limbs, No Limits: Joanne O' Riordan at TEDxCIT

Joanne O' Riordan was born with a rare physical condition known as Total Amelia - she has no limbs. There is no medical explanation for this condition, but despite this, Joanne and her family never allowed it to hold her back. In 2011, Joanne single-handedly lobbied the Irish government to reverse a proposed cut that would affect those with disabilities. In addition, she spoke at the United Nations in New York, explaining how technology has advanced her life. She is currently making a biographical documentary entitled "No Limbs No Limits".
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[@mollymophead3]

Joanna, you are an inspiration to so many people, like myself who is also disabled. I was born with Cerebral Palsy and have survived many years on this planet ( sometimes somewhere else lol).......the use of my computer has opened a new world to me whereupon I have met my best friend tho shes in Australia......I am a tad too old to try anything more physically than I have managed to do over the years. Like you I owe everything to my Mum and Dad and my aunt Bridie who was my mentor. I honor you

[@jenniferharborne]

That was one of the most amazing videos i have ever seen!

[@lucygleeson7466]

What a wonderful, inspiring attitude Joanne has.

[@Soulrelocation]

Well done Miss O' Riordan. That was an amazing speech. You are an inspiration your parents, brothers and sister are also an inspiration.

[@shoshannafachima1306]

Joanne,the sky is the limit.wishing you success in all facets of your life.

[@loudloveen]

She will go far still!

[@xavier372404]

exemplo de vida, tantas pessoa no mundo perfeitas que nao querem fazer nada nao lutam por nada.

[@kustom13rods]

Thank you

[@anch0212]

Simply Beautiful .

[@vedamurphy1975]

She lives near me, I live in the same town and she's just down the road in Tanyard Wood.

[@KamranKhan311]

Amazing

[@therealzilch]

Yes.

[@lateralpazwalk]

She seems to be a very nice person.

[@jankacvorovic2253]

Great Attitude 100% ❤🙏🏻🎤🎶🌹🔥🎈👏👏👏

[@websterku]

No limbs, No limits... No excuses :)

[@jankacvorovic2253]

Joanne Thanks for inspiring Glad happy you prefer you hand and your own stuff You have a gift of the Blarney with words Believe Hope for God's Kingdom to come Keep up the good work Always Faithful Janka❤🌹💫

[@valeryklumper]

The video description is incorrect - there is an explanation for the condition. You can look it up on Wikipedia (in short: it's a genetic defect).

[@leomcgurrell8743]

700. YOU HEARING ME PLEASE 💖