I’m a 42 year old with mild cerebral palsy. I’m an artist, aspiring world changer, an avid podcast listener, concert goer and I love God
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Free RegistrationMy business ideas are all correlated with accessibility issues.. as a person with cerebral palsy I have learned to adapt to a life that isn’t always accessible to someone like me. I am very independent and live my life as such. I have a full time job, live alone and thrive. However, my home is modified for my needs so I can do most things alone. When I go out into those world accessibility is hard to come by.
How do you stay motivated?Even though I am disabled I am independent and live my life as such, others like me may not have that luxury.. I think about kids with disabilities that are for more advanced that mine, or my peers I grew up with that don’t have the life I do, due to limited access to things they need or would like to do. My business ideas are all surrounded to enhance the quality of life for those with disabilities and that is what keeps me motivated.
What would you do with the $25,000?I want to invest in an adaptive gym The franchise cost is 25,000. I would relocate from Atlanta to Tucson, AZ, Phoenix or Las Vegas to start this gym. This gym is specifically for people with disabilities. Phoenix, Tucson or Las Vegas are great options for an adaptive gym.I chose this option because there is already a community filled with adaptive sports for the disabled community in all these locations. The market is there and I believe in this vision so much. I just need a little help.
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