The William W. Picard Inspire For
Life Foundation
- This Foundation is under
- the umbrella of the
- National Heritage Foundation
Let me tell you a little about myself.
Students' questions (grades 3, 4)
These are some questions that other students have asked me, and the answers that I wrote on my computer.
Are you sad because you have CP?
No, I've never known life any other way.
Where do you live?
I live in Lewiston, Maine.
Do you play any computer games?
Yes. Yes. Yes. Mrs. Pacman is my favorite.
Have you ever fallen down?
Yes, many times.
Have you ever played tag?
Yes.
Have you ever been in a canoe?
Yes, my grandpa made a couple when I was younger, and we used to go on the lake a lot.
Is it hard to hold things?
Yes.
Can you pick up heavy things?
No, my helpers would have to do that for me.
What does it feel like to be in a wheelchair/walker all the time?
I'm used to it, so it doesn't bother me.
Do your hands always stay in the same position?
No.
If you get sick do you need special medicine?
No, I take all the same medicine as you would take.
Do you ever need to stretch your legs?
Yes.
What is your favorite animal? School subject? Favorite color?
Dog, Maths, Blue
Are you sad sometimes?
Everybody gets sad sometimes.
Do your vocal chords work?
Yes.
Are your hands paralyzed?
No.
How do you drive the wheelchair?
With a joystick.
Are you bored?
Sometimes I get board, but I'm a pretty busy guy.