The Future Belongs to Kids.

The Future Belongs to Kids.

February 3, 2022 by The Foundation for a Better Life

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes features some pretty remarkable kids. Teens are cleaning up our oceans, feeding their underserved peers, creating tutoring networks and collecting donations for the homeless. Many have used their screen time to mobilize volunteer efforts in ways that the previous generation just couldn’t do.

One prizewinner stands out not only for her innovative thinking but also for her inspiration. Jordan Reeves was born without the lower part of her left arm. When she was 11 years old, she invented a prosthetic arm that shoots biodegradable glitter. Her invention got the attention of Marvel Comics, which created a superhero based on Jordan. She also helped Mattel design a Barbie that uses a prosthetic leg. She spoke at TEDxYouth and wrote a children’s book that helps kids understand how to talk about disabilities.

Most of us would have been happy that the message of inclusion is getting out there. And it’s pretty cool to be a media celebrity. But that’s just the beginning for Jordan. Her dream is to help kids with disabilities design their way into a world where they don’t always fit. The mission of her nonprofit, Born Just Right, is to “build solutions to help bring extra joy to disabled young people. We believe sharing design and STEM knowledge empowers youth to create their own solutions.”

Jordan has teamed up with industrial designers and created virtual and in-person workshops for disabled youth, mentoring them in the process of bringing their inventions to life. Now, hundreds of supporters around the country are bringing disabled kids into the conversation of inclusion.

Sometimes, it’s all too easy to focus on the challenges facing our kids. But as we do, let’s not forget the kids like Jordan who are turning those challenges into opportunities.

OPPORTUNITY...PassItOn.com

If you like these affirming True Stories, find the PassItOn collection here:  https://www.passiton.com/positive-good-news-columns 

Sign Up to our PassItOn blog to be inspiredhttp://www.passiton.com/passiton-blog

Pass It On®

  email

Your Comments
Kenneth from Calgary, Canada. FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Kudos to Jordan Reeves to bringing-up her ideas into opportunities to disabled young people.

M FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Checkout what this young girl did, with a Talk, talk about about making lemons from lemon aid. She made a prosthetic and didn’t think twice about her issues, she just moved on to take care of others. issues.

Eric Hogan from TX FEBRUARY 3, 2022
God Bless Yall, It's All About Yall.


Here are some other inspiring posts you might like.
We use cookies or similar technologies to process data when you visit our site. This data may relate to your use of our site, your preferences, your device, or other information about you. We and third parties may use this information for a variety of purposes, such as enabling the sites to function, to personalize your experience when using our sites, and for analytical purposes. Read our privacy policy and terms of use for details. close

Reject All Accept All