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Dancing In A Wheelchair

Four years ago Chelsea Hill was paralyzed from the waist down after a drunk driver hit her vehicle. The accident left her in a wheelchair and struggling to come to terms with how people view her. But in the midst of this struggle, Chelsea has redefined her disability with dance.
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Four years ago Chelsea Hill was paralyzed from the waist down after a drunk driver hit her vehicle. The accident left her in a wheelchair and struggling to come to terms with how people view her. When she leaves the house she can't avoid prying eyes. It leave her feeling insecure and feeling powerless in her own body. But in the midst of this struggle, Chelsea has redefined her disability.

Ron Parida caught up with Chelsea for his ongoing series, The Happiness Stories, to show how she has reclaimed her life with dance. Despite her disability Chelsea works hard everyday on new dance routines. She believes there is nothing stopping her from dancing like anyone else.

Her story serves as an inspiration to everyone. Let passion empower you and redefine the world on your own terms.

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