ABILITY IN DISABILITY: A CASE OF KANYA SESSER
Abandoned on the steps of a Buddhist temple just days after she was born because she had been born without legs, Kanya Sesser went on to defy expectations and build an extraordinary life as a model, actress, adaptive athlete, and motivational speaker.
Kanya spent her early childhood in a local hospital before being adopted at the age of five by an American family who raised her in Oregon. From a young age, she developed remarkable independence and learned to move around using her hands, embracing the motto: “No legs, no limits.”
Rather than relying on a traditional wheelchair in her everyday life, Kanya discovered that a skateboard gave her greater freedom and mobility. Over time, the skateboard became almost an extension of her body, allowing her to move confidently and independently.
As she grew older, Kanya began breaking stereotypes on an international level. She achieved a Guinness World Record for…
