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In honor of International Day of Persons With Disabilities, we take a moment to recognize the many talents of our favorite celebrities with disabilities. (Photo: WENN)
In honor of International Day of Persons With Disabilities, we take a moment to recognize the many talents of our favorite celebrities with disabilities. (Photo: WENN)
Nyle DiMarco has been deaf since birth. He broke into fame as the winner of America’s Next Top Model and went on to win “Dancing With The Stars.” (Photo: WENN)
Nyle DiMarco has been deaf since birth. He broke into fame as the winner of America’s Next Top Model and went on to win “Dancing With The Stars.” (Photo: WENN)
R.J. Mitte was launched into fame by his role as Walter Jr.—who also has cerebral palsy—con the critically acclaimed series “Breaking Bad.” (Photo: WENN)
R.J. Mitte was launched into fame by his role as Walter Jr.—who also has cerebral palsy—con the critically acclaimed series “Breaking Bad.” (Photo: WENN)
Marlee Matlin is the only performer with hearing loss to have ever won an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. (Photo: WENN)
Marlee Matlin is the only performer with hearing loss to have ever won an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. (Photo: WENN)
Tenor, musician, writer and musical producer, Andrea Bocelli was born with a congenital glaucoma that left him partially blind. (Photo: WENN)
Tenor, musician, writer and musical producer, Andrea Bocelli was born with a congenital glaucoma that left him partially blind. (Photo: WENN)
Nick Vujicic was born with no limbs. Despite being bullied as a child, he went on to star in the touching short film “The Butterfly Circus.” (Photo: WENN)
Nick Vujicic was born with no limbs. Despite being bullied as a child, he went on to star in the touching short film “The Butterfly Circus.” (Photo: WENN)
Lauren Potter’s role as Becky on “Glee” began a surge of representation in the media for characters with Down syndrome. (Photo: WENN)
Lauren Potter’s role as Becky on “Glee” began a surge of representation in the media for characters with Down syndrome. (Photo: WENN)
Stevie Wonder was born prematurely and was never able to see as a result, but he threw himself into music from a young age. (Photo: WENN)
Stevie Wonder was born prematurely and was never able to see as a result, but he threw himself into music from a young age. (Photo: WENN)
Michael J. Fox has been a passionate advocate for awareness and research about Parkinson’s disease since he announced his diagnosis in 1998. (Photo: WENN)
Michael J. Fox has been a passionate advocate for awareness and research about Parkinson’s disease since he announced his diagnosis in 1998. (Photo: WENN)Just because someone is diagnosed with a special need doesn’t mean they can’t go on to succeed in the world. If these celebrities with disabilities share something—beside their professional success—it is their ability of self-improvement and how they use their platform to raise awareness and finally get representation in the media.
In honor of International Day of Persons With Disabilities, we take a moment to recognize the many talents of our favorite celebrities with disabilities. Click through to learn about the actors, singers, and models who have gone on to do great things in spite of the odds against them.