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Against the Odds
Publisher
TVF International (Firm)
Publication Date
[2014]
Language
English
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Table of Contents
From the eVideo
Paralympic Skier (2:11) --
Multiple Surgeries for Spina Bifida (2:08) --
Rising in World Rankings (2:29) --
Hall's Work Ethic (3:02) --
Hall's Biggest Supporter (2:24) --
December 2012 (2:02) --
New Adaptive Gear (3:23) --
La Molina, Spain (2:51) --
Race Day (2:16) --
World Ranking Slips (4:32) --
Credits: Adam Hall: Defending Champion- Against All Odds (0:44)
From the eVideo
Getting Married (2:11) --
Paralyzed (2:31) --
Difficulty Moving in the Marketplace (2:00) --
Challenging Ideas (2:04) --
100 New Cases Annually (3:57) --
Role Model (2:32) --
Living Apart (2:13) --
Communicating With Skype (1:55) --
Timor Leste's History (2:15) --
In Love, but Not Blind (2:12) --
Economic Growth (2:57) --
Credits: Timor Leste: A Love Story- Against the Odds (0:41)
From the eVideo
Am I to Blame? (2:08) --
Struggling with PTSD (2:39) --
Holding It In (2:14) --
PTSD Manifests Anywhere (2:40) --
Not Knowing What the Future Holds (2:07) --
Day Before the Challenge (2:11) --
Adventure Begins (2:05) --
Description of PTSD (2:00) --
Hoping for Good Weather (2:11) --
Murray's Kayak Overturns (3:30) --
Last Day of Kayaking (3:10) --
Credits: PTSD at Sea- Against the Odds (0:41)
From the eVideo
Blinded by Aniridia (2:02) --
2006 (3:33) --
Desire to Keep Swimming (3:23) --
Lucky to Live in New Zealand (2:44) --
Apartment Living (2:12) --
Albery Coaches Fisher (2:00) --
Outside Events (2:57) --
Preparing For Canada (2:20) --
In Montreal (3:21) --
Rest Between Sessions (2:18) --
Credits: The Rise of Mary Fisher- Against the Odds (0:42)
From the eVideo
Self-Advocacy (2:21) --
TravelingUnaccompanied (2:14) --
Martin Collects (2:02) --
The Kimberly Center (2:08) --
Not a Center for Learning (2:59) --
Discharged at 15 (2:56) --
Sports (2:55) --
Martin's Activism (2:41) --
Outdated Equipment (2:45) --
Walking to the Conference (4:25) --
Credits: Robert Martin: The People's Advocate-Against the Odds (0:40)
From the eVideo
Meet Lily Harper (2:21) --
Dinner With Parents (3:10) --
Ellen DeGeneres Hair Cut (4:35) --
Roommates Travel Home (2:13) --
Doing Chores (2:02) --
Going to Work (2:47) --
Coffee Break (2:43) --
At the Special Olympics (2:11) --
Harper's Relay Strategy (4:32) --
Credits: The Lily Harper Show- Against the Odds (0:40)
From the eVideo
Freak Accident (2:46) --
Leg Amputation (2:31) --
Entering and Maneuvering the Canoe (2:27) --
Community Event (4:39) --
Wrist Strain (4:23) --
Training Increases (2:26) --
Workload at Polytech (2:20) --
Nationals 2014 (2:01) --
Angry when He Gets Beaten (3:43) --
Credits: Scott's Comeback- Against the Odds (0:41)
From the eVideo
Recovery in Auckland's Spinal Unit (2:23) --
Lowry is Discharged (2:22) --
At the Old House (2:42) --
Hydro-Therapy (2:01) --
Greiving the Person She Was (2:44) --
One Year After the Accident (2:26) --
A Little More Broken (2:15) --
Playing Rugby (2:24) --
Vulnerable Without Working Legs (2:31) --
More Balance in the Relationship (2:00) --
Lowry Returns to Work (3:34) --
Credits: Amanda's New Life- Against the Odds (0:43)
From the eVideo
Difficult Diagnosis (2:18) --
Claude Avoids People (2:45) --
Claude's Autism (2:08) --
Annabelle Comes Home from School (2:50) --
Claude is a Mystery (3:00) --
Rarity of Autism in Girls (3:53) --
Mind for Mind Study (2:46) --
Wylie Changes Jobs (2:40) --
Microbiology Studies (3:29) --
Credits: Unlocking Autism- Against the Odds (0:41)
From the eVideo
Being a Deaf Parent (3:21) --
Getting Ready for School (2:18) --
Leaving for School (3:34) --
Antenatal Class (2:08) --
Lessing Household (2:10) --
Moving in Together (3:10) --
Play Group (3:57) --
Bilingual School (2:54) --
Nighttime Routines (3:56) --
Credits: Parenting By Sign- Against the Odds (0:40)
From the eVideo
A Person Like Everyone Else (2:36) --
Morning Routine (2:14) --
Poor Prognosis (1:59) --
Finding Independence (3:30) --
Fiftieth Birthday Party (3:09) --
Coming to Terms with Disability (2:44) --
Losing Independence (2:10) --
Falling in Love (3:31) --
Custom Made Wheelchairs (2:37) --
Traveling (2:17) --
Credits: Beyond Thalidomide- Against the Odds (0:42)
From the eVideo
Living with Cerebral Palsy (3:05) --
Born Normal (2:28) --
Discovering Bocce Ball (4:06) --
Devoted Husband (2:44) --
Ramp Assistant (2:52) --
At the Beauty Salon (2:30) --
Getting Out of the House (2:29) --
Oceana Championships (2:24) --
Arriving at the Tournament (4:15) --
Credits: When Anthea Met Michael- Against the Odds (0:44)
From the eVideo
Parkinson's Diagnosis (2:09) --
Parkinson's Symptoms (3:17) --
Marketing Firm (2:52) --
Lifestyle Changes (3:43) --
"Smaller" (2:54) --
Contemplating Surgery (4:13) --
Deep Brain Stimulation (2:33) --
Drug Therapy (3:01) --
DBS Affects (3:41) --
Credits: Living with Parkinson's- Against the Odds (0:40)
From the eVideo
Role Models for Charlotte (1:20) --
Meningitis Leads to Amputations (3:43) --
Letting Go of Guilt (2:05) --
Inspiring Hope (5:13) --
Effective Mentoring (3:00) --
Desensitization Exercises (3:29) --
Charlotte Visits Leslie (2:41) --
Charlotte and Leslie Cook (2:32) --
Using Her New Legs (4:02) --
Credits: Baby Charlotte Grows Up- Against the Odds (0:35)
From the eVideo
Noel Loves Photography (2:09) --
Alternative to Sports (3:06) --
Noel's Unexpected Diagnosis (2:43) --
Noel's Social Abilities (2:03) --
Anxiety in Public Settings (3:17) --
Living with Constant Pain (2:30) --
Noel's Surgery Fears (2:40) --
Upcoming Surgery (2:17) --
First Major Surgery (2:06) --
Noel's Recovery (1:47) --
Noel's New Perspective (3:39) --
Credits: Noel in Focus- Against the Odds (0:41)
From the eVideo
Dreams of Becoming a Principal Dancer (2:04) --
Asperger's Syndrome (2:05) --
Benefits of Dance (2:14) --
Dance Practice (3:14) --
Coping with Asperger's (2:35) --
"Un-schooling" (3:02) --
Traveling to Ballet Class (2:14) --
Waikanae Dance School (2:58) --
Ballet Boy New Zealand (2:27) --
Excited about Auckland (1:58) --
Auckland BTDA Dance Festival (2:53) --
Credits: Salem Foxx Ballet Boy- Against the Odds (0:40)
From the eVideo
Meet the Daverts (2:14) --
Getting to Know Ken (2:36) --
Tour of the House (2:52) --
YouTube Videos (3:26) --
Going to Target (3:01) --
Quiz Show (2:37) --
Life is Not Perfect (2:36) --
Surgery is Not Fun (2:50) --
Using a Breathing Machine (2:37) --
Going to Church (3:08) --
Credits: The Daverts- Against the Odds (0:43)
From the eVideo
Self-Expression Through Music (2:51) --
Negative View of the World (2:22) --
Very Intelligent Boy (3:03) --
Unfamiliar Territory (1:46) --
Cam Travels to the Airport (2:46) --
School is Different (2:06) --
Dormitory Tour (3:02) --
Songwriting Class (3:54) --
Playing Sports (2:32) --
Ideal World (3:21) --
Credits: Cam Finds His Voice-Against the Odds (0:40)
From the eVideo
Living with Miller Syndrome (2:39) --
Photographs from Childhood (2:56) --
Cosmetic Surgery Options (2:01) --
Enjoying Sports (2:30) --
Taking Control (1:53) --
Rock Climbing (4:26) --
Living Independently (2:08) --
Love of Children (2:04) --
Lots of Love to Give (2:50) --
Yearning for Human Connection (4:06) --
Credits: Erica Takes Control- Against the Odds (0:44)
From the eVideo
Born with Arthrogryposis (2:58) --
March 2010 (2:28) --
Limb Stretching (2:07) --
Physiotherapy Session (2:51) --
Keeping Up at School (3:43) --
Seeking Control (2:11) --
Teaching Lilly to Adapt (2:00) --
Bad Dreams (2:50) --
Meeting a Fellow Amputee (4:36) --
Hopes and Dreams (2:16) --
Credits: Lilly's Legs-Against the Odds (0:42)
From the eVideo
The Mutes From Mars (2:50) --
The Mutes Rehearse (2:44) --
Road Trip (3:08) --
Band Manager (1:59) --
Hot Rod Heaven (2:23) --
Nate Searches for Treasure (3:09) --
Nathan Admires Passing Cars (2:42) --
The Band Performs (3:04) --
The Band Plays Another Song (3:21) --
The Band Closes its Set (2:31) --
Credits: The Mutes on Tour-Against the Odds (0:37)
From the eVideo
Meet Josh Flannagan (3:10) --
Training Gypsy (3:05) --
Fight or Flight (2:13) --
Visiting Family (2:09) --
Bullied at School (3:02) --
Living with Asperger's (2:31) --
Josh Loves to Ride (4:14) --
Instinctive Response (2:31) --
Overcoming Struggles (2:00) --
Training Luna (2:48) --
Credits: Josh Flannagan: The Horse Whisperer-Against the Odds (0:42)
From the eVideo
Pride in Athleticism (3:23) --
Gold Medalist (2:41) --
Desire to Achieve (1:55) --
Nine Years After Amputations (2:14) --
Training at the Gym (2:05) --
Fierce Competitors (3:12) --
Facing Difficulties Together (2:32) --
Rugby as a Day Job (2:02) --
Academic and Athletic Opportunities (2:31) --
Canada Cup Begins (2:36) --
Embracing Scars (2:25) --
Credits: The Green and Gold Couple-Against the Odds (0:43)
From the eVideo
Born with Cerebral Palsy (2:07) --
People's Choice Award Winner (2:32) --
Disabilities Facilitator (2:06) --
Equal Treatment (2:05) --
Forty Years Later (4:41) --
Family Life (3:35) --
Finding Balance (3:02) --
Long Standing Relationships (2:05) --
Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro (2:38) --
Importance of Empowerment (2:49) --
Credits: The World According to Gary-Against the Odds (0:41)
From the eVideo
Return to Tuvalu (2:52) --
Limited Resources (4:00) --
High Level Spinal Cord Injury (2:05) --
Spinal Unit Ward (2:30) --
Dr. Nese Runs the Clinic Alone (5:12) --
Funding Runs Out (3:02) --
Lack of Equipment (4:11) --
The Attitude Team (3:59) --
Credits: Return to Tuvalu- Against the Odds (0:42)
From the eVideo
Meet Sean Prendville (2:50) --
Medical Complications (2:39) --
Answers About Rotationplasty (3:14) --
Desire for a Normal Life (2:53) --
Pre-Surgery Family Discussion (2:50) --
Rotationplasty Procedure (2:47) --
Consultation With Prosthetist (3:11) --
Prosthetic Process (2:39) --
Trying on a New Leg (4:08) --
Credits: Rotationplasty: My Backwards Foot- Against the Odds (0:40)
From the eVideo
Preparing for the Hospital (2:03) --
Andy's Daily Life (2:27) --
Lifestyle Changes (2:52) --
Contemplating Surgery (2:14) --
Deep Brain Stimulation (3:48) --
Andy Arrives at the Hospital (1:07) --
Five Days Later (2:23) --
Living Bigger (2:06) --
Two Weeks After Surger (3:32) --
One Day After Second Surgery (2:39) --
Ten Weeks Later (2:14) --
Credits: Andy McDowell: Switched On-Against the Odds (0:41)
From the eVideo
Meet Paul Barrett (2:51) --
Meet Tanya Humphries (2:38) --
Yelling Obscenities (2:45) --
Early Teenage Years (2:58) --
Above Average in Intelligence (3:05) --
Being Bullied (3:11) --
Acting Aspirations (2:21) --
Discovering Occupations (2:16) --
Just Stop It (2:57) --
Do Not Laugh or Judge (2:18) --
Credits: Guide to Tourette's-Against the Odds (0:42)
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