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I see disability

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as

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what happens when someone with an impairment runs into obstacles

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that make

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daily tasks

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or opportunities harder.

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It's a condition people live with,

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but it doesn't define who they are.

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My name's Paul.

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I have a physical disability.

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I use a wheelchair because I'm paralyzed from the neck down.

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I recently finished my PhD in computer science,

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where I focused

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on software accessibility.

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My research

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was about

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building software tools

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that can automatically find accessibility bugs

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in websites.

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I think it's important to help others

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because when someone is in need.

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It can

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be a really helpless

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and isolating feeling.

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No one wants to feel like that,

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and they can't do something for themselves

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or have no support.

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As someone who can't move

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or feel below my shoulders,

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I know that feeling personally.

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I rely on others

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for a lot of everyday tasks.

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So I understand how meaningful,

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even small acts can help.