Ian Wadell Proves Even When You Have A Disability Age Is Just A Number, By Jason Hahr
Do you get overwhelmed by the world? Are you tired at the end of every day? A typical response to those questions by an average adult would be yes. As we age, we are conditioned to believe that when our bodies slow down, we should too. This article will shine a spotlight on one elderly individual who believes that age is just a number. When I was looking for my next article, I was introduced to Ian Wadell. After reading a profile/interview on him in Able Magazine, I envisioned one of those badass grandpas you see on TV. Ian was 86 and living in Wales, UK, at the time of the article that came out last year. What intrigued me about Ian’s story is not only that he was ot born into the Voiceless Minority, he came into his disability later in life, but the fact that he did not let his disability, which affects him physically, stop him from living. According to the article, before acquiring his disability, osteoarthritis, Ian had served in the UK military. This not only increased...