Here are some famous people with disabilities. Group home residents can find inspiration and acceptance of their own disability by knowing more about famous people with disabilities.
SOUL, DANCE, AND MOTOWN ARTISTS who have disabilities:
Linda Jones (diabetes)-hit song was “Hypnotized” and both Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight said she was their favorite singer.
Steve Wonder (blind)-had hit songs from the 1960’s to 1986. He is a singer, composer, instrumentalist , and performer.
Mary Well (temporarily paralyzed from spinal meningitis, partially blind, and slight hearing loss)-started out with the Supremes. Continued recording after being diagnosed with throat cancer.
Anastacia (Crones disease)-singer and song writer who is more well-known outside the US. Breast cancer survivor
Aretha Franklin (diabetes)-soul, jazz, rock, blues, pop, and gospel recordings. Grammy Award winner. Hits from 1960’s to the 1980’s
Kenny G (asthma)-saxophonist, inspired to play while watching the Ed Sullivan show
Phyllis Hyman (bi-polar)-vocalist and actress, supported AIDS causes (committed suicide)
Michael Jackson (skin pigment disorder)-started with the Jackson 5 as a child, hits from the 1960’s to the 21st century.
Curtis Mayfield (paralyzed from an accident)-after his accident he continued to record, his album “New World Order” was recorded one line at a time.
Famous People with Disabilities-part one
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