… I kept returning to the mind-blowing fact that he was actually grateful for this childhood that stole his limbs, scarred his face and body, and branded him disabled; a term he rejects.
He says it “was the best life he could ever ask for,” that “the pain and abuse and rejection was all necessary.”
I couldn’t understand his acceptance and forgiveness. I called it denial. Why wasn’t he angry about it? I wanted to believe he was living a lie.
He says he is able. How could this be?
Bob Lujano refuses to succumb to tragedies or definitions. He is magnificently woven with strength and kindness. And his singular story proves that no arms and no legs is truly no problem.
–Tara Schiro
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Speaker
Bob is a professional international public speaker, in which he speaks on topics such as faith, disability, diversity, rehabilitation, competitive sports, physical fitness and the benefits of a healthy active lifestyle. In April 2014, he was elected as the President of the United States Quad Rugby Association.
– Accessibilityonline.org
Activist
Bob is an ambassador for inclusion. He works for The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) from Chicago, Illinois. He speaks for inclusion not only in facilities for people with disabilities, but also sports for people with disabilities.
Whenever there is any governmental initiative, whether it is local, state or federal, we make sure we’re at the table talking about inclusion to be certain there are opportunities for people with disabilities
