Isabel Aguirre , the woman behind Wheel the World ’ s impact by Shatia Mason
“ Enjoy life . Life gives us many experiences . All of these experiences can have negative aspects , from which we have to learn , and also positive aspects that we have to take advantage of and enjoy .”
This quote personifies the resilience , positivity , and energy of Isabel ( Polli ) Aguirre .
As Senior Impact Manager of Wheel the World , ( a travel startup that creates travel experiences for people with disabilities ) she is extremely passionate about assisting the accessible community . She is no stranger to challenges yet has chosen to rise above and face obstacles with courage and positivity .
At 18 years old , Isabel was in a car accident . She ’ s a paraplegic and uses a wheelchair to get around . Instead of dwelling on having a “ normal life ” Isabel shined a positive light on her situation . “ When this happened , I didn ' t let it beat my desire to continue having a " normal " life . I say it this way because when people see someone in a wheelchair , they don ' t believe that they can continue doing the same things as the rest . But with the help of all the people around me , family , and friends , I decided to continue with my usual plans .”
During this time , she rehabilitated ,
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