Meet Corey
Meet Corey: He trains and coordinates Junior Volunteers for Valley View Hospital, holds a degree in psychology and loves pushing the limits of his abilities. His voice will change you. At age two, I was diagnosed with a degenerative muscular disease. I have been in a wheelchair since second grade. I have limited use of my arms and hands. Yet, in my mind, I don’t see myself as I look. When I’m talking to someone, or in my dreams, I don’t see myself in my chair. I would describe myself as having the mindset of an athlete – confident, stubborn and a bit cocky. There was a time when I was self-conscious about my physical presence, but no more. If people seem uncomfortable with that, I can pick up on that and I approach them. I admit that I might push their comfort level purposely. It might be kind of a jerk thing to do, but I find that opens up the gate to communicating. Those with disabilities have a responsibility to do our part in opening up conversat