Dream it, then Do it | Dries Millard | TEDxWesterfordHighSchool
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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism
Dries is a complete T8 paraplegic whose sudden disability made him realise the power of believing in oneself. No matter what challenges you face, says Dries, if you believe you can do something then you can. Once an avid sportsman and adventurist his passion for the outdoors and his new perspective on life led him to pioneer Adaptive Surfing in South Africa. The initiative creates an alternative sporting opportunity for people with any form of disability, from all walks of life. Importantly it creates a new perspective on what life as a disabled individual can be, free from societal constraints. See more at: http://tedxwesterfordhighschool.com/ Intro animation by Luke Bell Intro music by Al Bairre In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
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