Famous Presidents
This President is best known for his tall hat, beard, and his political impact during the Civil War. It is believed he has severe depression and potentially Marfan Syndrome.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This famous Dutch painter was known for their breathtaking art pieces such as "A Starry Night" and for cutting their ear off. It was believed they suffered from bipolar disorder and temporal lobe epilepsy.
Who is Vincent Van Gogh?
This mathematician was best known for their formula E=MC^2 and their contribution to physics. Despite being known as one of the greatest intellects, it is believed they had a learning disability in early childhood. They did not learn to talk until age 4, and were often criticized for their inability to grasp concepts as quickly as other students due to symptoms of dyslexia.
Who is Albert Einstein?
This political activist, author, and disabilities rights advocate, became deaf and blind at 19 months old due to meningitis or scarlet fever. With the help of their teacher Anne Sullivan, who spelled words into their hand,they were able to learn to communicate and became the first deaf and blind person to earn a college degree.
Who is Helen Keller?
Think Mcfly! Think! This famous Hollywood actor best known for their "Back to Future" franchise, was diagnosed with Parkison's Disease at age 29. This inspired them to launch a foundation in their name dedicated to finding a cure for the disease.
Who is Michael J. Fox?
This president was the 3rd President of the United States and is known as the father of the Declaration of Independence. It was reported that he had multiple learning disabilities, including dyslexia and speech impediments.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This famous mexican painter was known for their surreal self-portraits. They suffered from childhood polio, and later chronic pain and lifelong injuries due to a bus accident in her youth.
This famous English theoretical physicist and mathematician was best known for their synthetic voice communicator and contributed groundbreaking theories about the origins of the universe, black holes, radiation and more. They were diagnosed with amyothrophic lateral sclerosis at the age of 21 and were wheelchair-bound for most of their life.
Who is Stephen Hawking?
With a name similar to the salad, this famous Roman Emperor was known for the transformation of the Roman Empire. While highly debated, it is believed they suffered from epileptic symptoms, fainting fits, and personality changes.
Who is Julius Caesar?
Show me the money! This actor known for their action flicks, charming smile, and jumping on Oprah's couch, was diagnosed with the learning disability, Dyslexia at age 7. The actor still struggled with reading but has developed strategies to cope with it.
Who is Tom Cruise?
This President created the Social Security program and was president during the Great Depression and World War II. He was diagnosed with Polio causing paralysis in his lower legs and used a wheelchair for independent mobility.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
This famous American musician is known as a musical prodigy who became blind shortly after birth. They learned to sing by the time they were ten and had hit songs like "Superstition" and "For Once in My Life".
Who is Stevie Wonder?
This famous inventor is best known for their contributions to telegraphy, communication systems, and electricity, famously known for inventing the lightbulb. They suffered from early hearing loss in their early 20's.
Who is Thomas Edison?
This abolitionist and social activist escaped from slavery and dedicated their life to rescuing other enslaved people using the Underground Railroad. Prior to escaping, they were stuck in the head by a plantation overseerer, causing life-long epilepsy, pain, and hypersomnia.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
Is it bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Superman! Best known for their portrayal as the titular superhero, this actor became disabled after suffering a horseback riding accident, leaving them paralyzed from the neck down.
Who is Christopher Reeves?
This President was best known by his nickname, his progressive thinking and his scandalous affair during his presidency. He is one of the few presidents to be tried for impeachment. He was known to have hearing impairments and utilized hearing aids.
Who is William (Bill) Jefferson Clinton
This German composer is celebrated as a genius of the musical world for their spectacular compositions including Symphony Numbers 5 and 9. In their 20's they started experiencing hearing difficulties until they ultimately became completely deaf.
Who is Ludwig Van Beethoven?
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Love your iPhone? This renowned inventor and scientist invented the telephone and revolutionized communication technology. Despite difficulties with dyslexia, they overcame their challenges and left an everlasting impression on history.
Who is Alexander Graham Bell?
This Ancient Pharaoh has the most famous gold and colorful coffin and a legendary history as being one of the youngest Pharaohs at age 9. They were born with a congenital disability affecting their mobility, and had speech disorders due to a cleft lip and palate.
Who you gonna call? This famous comedic actor was best known for their work on films like "Ghostbusters", "The Cone Heads" and for being a member of SNL. They have both tourette's syndrome and Asperger's Syndrome (which is none understood to be part of the broader spectrum of Autism Spectrum Disorder)
Who is Dan Aykroyd?
This president was the 4th president of the United States and is known as the Father of the Constitution and for drafting the Bill of Rights. He curated the branches of government used today and was a prominent figure in creating the checks and balances system. He was known to have Epilepsy.
Who is James Madison?
This famous Italian Renaissance painter was known for their painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. This artist suffered from gout and osteoarthritis which limited much of their mobility. Despite these challenges, he continue to sculpt and paint even into their 80's.
Who is Michelangelo?
This famous chemist and physicist was a pioneer in radioactivity research, discovering radium and polonium, and became the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize for their contributions. However, their dedication to this research ultimately caused Aplastic Anemia, radiation sickness, and cataracts, disabling her severely.
Who is Marie Curie?
This famous historical figure was a french educator, blinded at the age of 3, who invented a reading and writing system intended for visually impaired people. The system was named after them.
Who is Louis Braille?
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What is Braille?
Say my name... Best known for their role on the hit show "Breaking Bad", this actor is diagnosed with a mild form of cerebral palsy just like their titular character, although they do not use crutches or have a severe speech impediment in real life.
Who is RJ. Mitte?
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