Analysis Of Nacy Mair's Disability

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I'm not quite sure if this is because I'm more of a visual learner but, I was able to further comprehend the feelings and emotions these people gave out about how they feel. The video visually told us how they felt with their current situation of living and gave hope to others going through similar troubles. Although the Nacy Mairs's "Disability" was almost as heart felt as the video, the video attracted the audience more and gave different types of examples that the audience could relate to. This video was not only for one specific audience it's for a general audience and has a strong message tied to it. Regardless of a disability or disincentive you might have with enough motivation and hard work anyone one can accomplish anything. In comparison

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