Kristina Rhoades Doesn’t Let Wheelchair Confine Her
Kristina Rhoades has mastered the microphone--and life
Kristina Rhoades has been in a wheelchair for more than two decades, since an accident during infancy. Yet no one who knows her would call her confined. Just consider her motto: “Happiness is yours to choose or reject–so embrace it. Sing out loud, give somebody a hug, smile for me, and don’t forget to dance to the music.”
Interviewing her for “The Communication Corner” on WBCX, 89.1 FM,”The Voice of Brenau,” inspired me greatly. Hearing her comments will inspire you as well. Among the interview highlights:
*How her family sustained and encouraged her
*Her explanation that “I was chosen to sit in this wheelchair and educate and inspire everyone I meet.”
*Her reign as Miss Wheelchair California, including her charitable and political activities
*20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
*Weird comments from strangers
*Her love of the outdoors and athletic activities
*How relatives encouraged her to pursue a radio career
You’ll laugh, sigh, and possibly cry. You’ll gain a whole new slant about your own life. Listen to the entire hour, and come away invigorated, without a thought of pity. Kristina wouldn’t tolerate that reaction.
HEAR POWER-PACKED INTERVIEWS EVERY WEEK
You can hear power-packed interviews in “The Communication Corner” every week, as I host communication experts at 9:00 a.m ET Tuesdays, with re-broadcasts on Thursdays at 6:00 a.m. Tune in to 89.1 FM if you live in the Gainesville, GA area. Or you can hear “The Communication Corner” streaming live online–wherever you live–if you have access to a computer. Click this link, and then click on the colorful icon on the lower left side of the page:
http://tinyurl.com/ykvanpm
NOW LISTEN TO KRISTINA’S INSPIRING STORY
Now, to hear my interview with Kristina, click the arrow below in the Podcast section of this blog page, located just above the Audio MP3 lettering.
CONTACT KRISTINA
After Kristina’s courageous words boost your spirit, you may want to contact her. Use this e-mail address:
mailto:krhoades@brenau.edu
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Great Music Bill. What an amazing young woman… It blows my mind how people think they have the “right” to come right out and ask about someones health issues (unless you are a child….I get THAT!) I get it if you are becoming a friend and curosity with naturally come into play…but to go up to a complete stranger and ask…nope! just dont get it… She is very generous with her forthcoming. Its a good thing she has a great sense of self and humor. “HOW do you go to the bathroom?” Really? LOL
Love the musician story!
Yes she is a great role model …. ITs true, I have a cousin who was seriously disfigured while investigating a car accident (she is a police officer and she and the women who involved in the accident were struck by a drunk driver speeding by as they were crossing the street). She says it used to really bother her that children would stare at her face when she goes out in public… she now embraces that and realizes that God has put her in a great position to TEACH children to look past things that dont “fit” the norm and accept people for who they are…
What a Great interview… What an accomplished young woman…(what a great support group she has) I hope I get the honor to meet YOU BOTH in Person one day!
Great Interview!