Daniel Barnhart is a 24-year-old with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, who enjoys writing and blogging about whatever is on his mind. Daniel is seen as a trailblazer and inspiration to most since he has completed his bachelor’s degree and is in the process of going to graduate school, but this is the idea that he … Read more
Mona Rabie, a lively 24-year-old participant in the Overcoming Barriers Fitness Program, undoubtedly makes her mark on all of those around her. Not only does Mona come ready to work out every single week to meet her fitness goals, she brings her positive and witty attitude with her. Even on days when she says she’s … Read more
Pursuing his motto to “try everything,” Donnie Winton has done a lot, including racing down a huge hill at top speed in a car without an engine. Donnie, a 17-year-old with Down Syndrome, competes in the Super Kids division of the All American Soap Box Derby and absolutely loves it, according to his mom, Casey … Read more
Sports challenge many people. For 24-year-old Jacob Robertson, sports presented just another obstacle he has had to overcome. Although diagnosed with cerebral palsy, sensory processing disorder, and coordination movement disorder, among other things, Jacob has been playing sports throughout his life. There were not a lot of opportunities when Jacob was young due to the … Read more
Lena is 25 years old and was born with a heart defect and Down syndrome. Her back is not strong, making it difficult to move around independently. However, that does not stop her from cheerleading, which is a very big part of her life. She was the first person in Rockingham County to cheerlead while … Read more