THE OBSTACLES OF DISABILITIES | Sean Gold | TEDxGatewayArchSalon

This humorous talk is being given by someone who is unable to speak - and that's just the point. People can't appreciate what they have not experienced and most of us have not lived our lives with a disability. Sean shares his experience with the hope that collectively we look differently at people who appear different from us. Sean Gold is a sophomore at St. Louis Com-
munity College-Florissant Valley. Although his tracheostomy Breathing Tube has left him unable
to speak, it won’t stop him from telling his story. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@BrendaBrown-n1b]

HI Sean, This is Ms. Brown!!! I love this!!!! I am so proud of you! Awesome job! Keep it up!

[@HelloHunnay]

SEAN! This was such an eye-opening talk, and so funny! Thank you for sharing your experience with intolerance and ablism. I hope that your words carried far beyond this room and made it into the interactions and expectations of everyone who heard your message. SO WELL DONE and thank you for sharing!!

[@kingG314]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@mikemays7863]

Thank you Sean for reaching out and helping me to understand what you deal with on a daily basis, I hope you'll share more of your insights with us.

[@kingG314]

Thank you Mr. Mays!!!!

[@Hannah_Yasharel]

Shalom Sir 💜 I truly enjoyed and appreciated all that you had to say. I was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of relapsing-remitting progressive multiple sclerosis 😅 Whew such long titles. The acronyms are so much easier right? I can relate to much of what you have shared. Although you will probably never see this, I will remember you in my prayers. Thank you. Stand Strong young King 🤴🏽💜

[@AuthorSeanGold]

Thank you! I'd love to connect with you :) I'm on all social medias @AuthorSeanGold

[@charlotteroselin3981]

Sean, thank you so much for opening our eyes. I am so very happy that you have published a book, and are continuing to inspire others. Even without your physical voice, we were able to hear you story loudly. Thank you. ❤️

[@MrsMomRiley]

Sean, Thank you for sharing your life experiences. I am hopeful that your message will reach those who can benefit from your words.

[@Simarchy]

It was awesome learning more about you. I wish more people would see others for who they are rather than how they appear. Thanks for sharing this, happy to call you a friend!! Love you!!

[@marywhitmore3691]

Sean, thank you for sharing this great information! Can't wait to read your book.

[@abi8148]

Thank you for sharing your experience and insights Sean! Much appreciated :)

[@ayeelaura]

Thanks Sean this was a much needed conversation, hope all is well :)

[@shoshannafachima1306]

Your talk was spot on Thank you

[@stellamari4720]

excelleent ,excellent, bravo!!!!!!!!!

[@kingG314]

Thank you!!!

[@joyceyt6722]

Sean, I came from Tik Tok, you are incredible

[@fredwooten14]

Good works!

[@ipeteagles]

brave man

[@MandyMoran-w8x]

Thank you for providing me with some rich reflections and sharing your experiences. Enjoy those Cheetos 😜

[@b09marronjezer87]

niceeeeee content

[@yunhee93]

Just curious, is he diagnosed with diplegia because he can walk?

[@juliancoatley9107]

Julian

[@juliancoatley9107]

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[@MrJames-tw3so]

he didn't even have to show up just put a laptop on a chair and press play. Save Ted a plane ticket.

[@jenniferhilgendorf3251]

are you kidding me? Ableism??

[@holly-annemaksyhung]

Mr. James you are a disappointment to mankind.