https://padlet.com/klarakarafiatova/gsj4t6dzm7rqvfaw Life and Work en-us 2021-03-10 15:18:43 UTC 2024-12-04 17:50:31 UTC hello@padlet.com klarakarafiatova https://padlet.com/klarakarafiatova/gsj4t6dzm7rqvfaw/wish/1293437460 She was born in February 2, 1983
When Jessica was born, both of her parents were shocked to find out that their baby did not have arms. They had no idea that she would be born differently because the pregnancy tests all showed average results. With the shock and unexpected news, Jessica’s mother Inez had a tough time accepting the truth and became quietly anxious about Jessica’s future.


]]> 2021-03-10 15:27:05 UTC https://padlet.com/klarakarafiatova/gsj4t6dzm7rqvfaw/wish/1293437460 klarakarafiatova https://padlet.com/klarakarafiatova/gsj4t6dzm7rqvfaw/wish/1293463485 Jessica Cox graduated from the University of Arizona in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in psychology]]> 2021-03-10 15:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/klarakarafiatova/gsj4t6dzm7rqvfaw/wish/1293463485 klarakarafiatova https://padlet.com/klarakarafiatova/gsj4t6dzm7rqvfaw/wish/1293509078 2021-03-10 15:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/klarakarafiatova/gsj4t6dzm7rqvfaw/wish/1293509078 klarakarafiatova https://padlet.com/klarakarafiatova/gsj4t6dzm7rqvfaw/wish/1293524800 Cox is the subject of the documentary Right Footed. Cox was born without arms but has learned to live a fulfilling life including getting married, earning two black belts and becoming the first person without arms to fly an airplane.]]> 2021-03-10 15:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/klarakarafiatova/gsj4t6dzm7rqvfaw/wish/1293524800 klarakarafiatova https://padlet.com/klarakarafiatova/gsj4t6dzm7rqvfaw/wish/1293540552 Trailer about her documentary ]]> 2021-03-10 15:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/klarakarafiatova/gsj4t6dzm7rqvfaw/wish/1293540552 klarakarafiatova https://padlet.com/klarakarafiatova/gsj4t6dzm7rqvfaw/wish/1293550450 Born without arms, she used her legs and her unbelievable spirit of awesomeness to become the first licensed armless pilot. She’s also the first armless black belt in the American Taekwondo Association. Refusing to use prosthetic arms Jessica: drives a car, types on a keyboard, pumps her own gas and puts on contact lenses. She also Scuba dives and has a Psychology degree from the University of Arizona. She inspires people across 20 countries by sharing her message of inspiration on stages.]]> 2021-03-10 15:45:49 UTC https://padlet.com/klarakarafiatova/gsj4t6dzm7rqvfaw/wish/1293550450 klarakarafiatova https://padlet.com/klarakarafiatova/gsj4t6dzm7rqvfaw/wish/1293555926 2021-03-10 15:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/klarakarafiatova/gsj4t6dzm7rqvfaw/wish/1293555926 klarakarafiatova https://padlet.com/klarakarafiatova/gsj4t6dzm7rqvfaw/wish/1293576582 ” “Handicaps are mindsets. Whatever it is that stands in the way of achieving something, that's when it's a handicap. I prefer to see them as obstacles or challenges.]]> 2021-03-10 15:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/klarakarafiatova/gsj4t6dzm7rqvfaw/wish/1293576582 klarakarafiatova https://padlet.com/klarakarafiatova/gsj4t6dzm7rqvfaw/wish/1293648541 Jessica grew up using prosthetic arms which she had to practice with countless hours of therapy after school. Although she could carry things with prosthetic limbs, she preferred doing everything with her feet. After 11 years of wearing them, Jessica decided to stop using prosthetic arms and embrace what makes her different.]]> 2021-03-10 16:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/klarakarafiatova/gsj4t6dzm7rqvfaw/wish/1293648541 klarakarafiatova https://padlet.com/klarakarafiatova/gsj4t6dzm7rqvfaw/wish/1293659970 2021-03-10 16:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/klarakarafiatova/gsj4t6dzm7rqvfaw/wish/1293659970 klarakarafiatova https://padlet.com/klarakarafiatova/gsj4t6dzm7rqvfaw/wish/1293671438 Jessica continues to travel the globe motivating people to overcome their perceived limitations with her inspirational speeches

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