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CTP (S3ESepSpecial3) Blind on 9/11: A Survivor's Tale
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CTP (S3ESepSpecial3) Blind on 9/11: A Survivor's Tale
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
Michael Hingson shares his remarkable journey as a blind 9/11 survivor who escaped from the 78th floor of the World Trade Center's Tower One and how this experience shaped his understanding of fear, preparation, and resilience.
• Born blind and told by doctors he would never contribute to society
• Earned a master's degree in physics despite 70% unemployment rate among blind people
• Opened an office in World Trade Center Tower One in August 2000
• Survived 9/11 by using his detailed knowledge of the building's layout and emergency procedures
• Published three books including NY Times bestseller "Thunderdog" with foreword by Larry King
• Advocates for true inclusion of people with disabilities in diversity conversations
• Teaches that fear can be controlled and used as a motivational tool rather than something that overwhelms us
• Suggests everyone has disabilities, but some are more visible or accommodated than others
• Hosts "Unstoppable Mindset" podcast about inclusion, diversity and the unexpected
Find Michael's books and speaking information at michaelhingson.com or email [email protected].
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Chapters
1. Introducing Michael Hingson (00:00:00)
2. Growing Up Blind in America (00:05:21)
3. Working at the World Trade Center (00:10:03)
4. Surviving the 9/11 Attacks (00:14:33)
5. Lessons from Guide Dogs (00:20:29)
6. Controlling Fear, Not Being Controlled (00:26:09)
7. Disabilities and True Inclusion (00:31:07)
8. Episode Wrap-up and Resources (00:33:32)
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