Man Confined To Wheelchair Makes An Extraordinary Transformation After He Tires Of Passersby Gawking At Him For The Wrong Reasons!
Man Confined To Wheelchair Makes An Extraordinary Transformation After He Tires Of Passersby Gawking At Him For The Wrong Reasons!
Lee Kingsbury was tired of being starred at for the wrong reasons, so he made a few changes that are sure to turn heads... for the right reasons!
Lee Kingsbury was tired of being starred at for the wrong reasons, so he made a few changes that are sure to turn heads... for the right reasons!
I have cerebral palsy, my condition affects my speech as well as muscle control. This means I move differently to other people and suffer uncontrollable sporadic movements. Despite what some people assume my mental capacity is entirely intact.
Lee Kingsbury
Meet Lee Kingsbury!
At the age of 32, Lee is used to encountering negativity...
“Generally the negativity comes in people staring as I pass but what gives me more trouble is when people infantilise me due to my difficulty speaking. Often speaking down to me or ignoring me by talking to my assistants rather than me."
Lee has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and he's grown accustomed to the prejudices that come with having a disability.
But, in an effort to change the way people view him, as well as help others dealing with the same stigmas, Lee decided to make a change.
I had just got tired of people staring at me, so figured I’d do something to give them a positive reason to stare.
Lee Kingsbury
Didn't your parents teach you?! It's not nice to stare!
Did your parents emphasize the importance of not staring or gawking at those with physical or mental disabilities?
Did your parents emphasize the importance of not staring or gawking at those with physical or mental disabilities?
Introducing Leky's Mobile Disco!
The best thing is that the chair seems to break down the initial barriers to beginning a conversation.
Lee Kingsbury
Lee's new chair is fully customizable!
In addition to sweet tracks ranging from classic disco, Motown, and rock, the chair is also adorned with flashing neon lights and sound booster!
I hope to raise awareness that even people with a disability still have an individual personality and like to have fun like everyone else.
Lee Kingsbury
Watch Lee's mobile disco in action!
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Break out those dance moves!
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