Famous People with Disabilities
This well known woman was the first graduate with deaf-blindness in the world.
Helen Keller
This character from “The Last Airbender” is blind and is one of the most skilled earth benders
Toph Beifong
What was the first ever vegetable used as jack o’lantern?
Turnips or Mangel Wurzels
What is your favorite holiday/ celebration?
What is one of the most common disabilities?
Ambulatory Disabilities
This Only Murders in the Building Actress was diagnosed with lupus at a young age and has been outspoken about her experience.
Selena Gomez
This fictional character was in a disney movie from the late 1990’s, and is the first character born with what is described as a hunchback (medically known as Kyphosis)?
Quasimodo
Which city throws the biggest Halloween parade in the US?
New York City
What is your favorite Halloween costume that you’ve worn?
Your answer is correct!
When was the first federal legislation to address access and equity for people with disabilities passed?
1973
(The Rehabilitation Act)
This former Denver Broncos and New York Jets Quarterback grew up with the challenges of dyslexia
Tim Tebow
Living in the Hundred Acre Woods, this character is timid, shy, and all around insecure. He is constantly worrying about worst case scenario situations
Piglet
Halloween is said to have originated in this European country.
Ireland
What is your favorite sweet treat
True or False: It is always obvious if someone has a disability.
False
This famous singer and songwriter who wrote mi cherie amour and plays the piano was diagnosed with legal blindness since birth
Stevie Wonder
Created by writer Stan Lee, this character first appeared in The X-Men #1.This character is depicted as the founder and occasional leader of the X-Men who has paraplegia.
What famous family features “the hand” and Wednesday, a gothic character who is known for her signature black dress and white blouse?
The Addams Family
What’s your favorite Halloween themed movie?
Your answer is correct!
What color is often used to represent disabilities?
Blue
Before his untimely death, this actor and comedian known for his roles in Mrs. Doubtfire and Aladdin, had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. He also had ADHD as a child and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder as an adult
Robin Williams
This close friend of Nemo experiences challenges with short-term memory loss.
Dory
Which classic movie features a scientist who creates a monster?
Frankenstein
What is your favorite Halloween (or other holiday) tradition?
Your answer is correct!
True or false: Disabilities can be either congenital or acquired.
True