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The content of this article is organized around the following advice for successful young people and adults with disabilities who want to succeed in a world built for able bodied people.  These are topics that I will cover for the next few weeks:

• Define success for yourself.
• Set personal, academic, and career goals.
• Keep your expectations high.
• Understand your abilities and disabilities.
• Play to your strengths.
• Develop strategies to meet your goals.
• Use technology as an empowering tool.
• Work hard. Persevere. Be flexible.
• Develop a support network. Look to family, friends, and teachers.

Perhaps young people with disabilities will find the experiences of others useful as they set their course toward successful, self-determined lives.

"Don't allow your disABILITY to shut you out of life; your request for Access has been Granted"