Disability or Ability

I was watching Ellen today. The intriguing guest was a twenty year old, Patrick Henry Hughes. He was unable to walk and was blind from birth. Both of these conditions sometimes are seen as disabilities. Patrick noted that he viewed both as abilities. Without them, he stated that he would not be the person he was. Because he was blind literally, he did not have any preconceived picture of a person. Size, race, and ethnicity did not affect his perception of a person. Even though Patrick had no formal musical training and struggled because of the maneuverability of his arms, he played the piano beautifully and sang like an angel. He played completely by just hearing the notes. What an amazing inspiration he was.