Robert m hensel biography definition

Who is Robert M. Hensel?

Robert M. Hensel was born with a birth defect known as Spina bifida. A disability that has not stopped him from achieving success in his life. Mr. Hensel is a leading figure within the disability community, advocating for the treatment and rights of all individuals living with disabilities across the globe. In 2000, realizing the need to focus more on one's abilities and less on their disabilities, Hensel sought to have a week designated that would bring to light the many talents and accomplishments being made by individuals with disabilities. Due to his efforts, Oswego county passed a motion recognizing Oct. 1-7 as Beyond Limitations week. In his own words, "I have a Disability yes thats true, but all that really means is I may have to take a slightly different path than you". Robert is also an International Poet-Writer with well over 900 publications published World wide. In 2000, Robert was nominated as one of the best Poets of the 20th Cen. Just most recently, he was nominated for the Pushcart Prize, an award giving to Outstanding Poets & Writers. Hensel is also a Guinness & Ripley's world record holder for the longest non stop wheelie in a wheelchair, covering a total distance of 6.178 miles. The reason for his record was to help raise money for wheelchair ramps throughout his Community. Roberts Journey doesn't stop there by any means. In Oct 2006, he was asked to carry the torch for the 2006 Asian Games. It is said that he was the only one chosen out of Thousands of other Celebrities throughout the United States to carry out such an honor. Much of his accomplishments have recently found a permanent home within the walls of The Museum of Disability History, for others to appreciate and learn from. The Museum of Disability History is the only one of it's kind, displaying the Artifacts and accomplishments connected to some of histories most notable disabled figures of our time, such as Helen Keller and many others. The Museum is located in Buffalo, New York.

AWARDS & HONORS:

*Creator of Funds 4 Spina bifida.

*Creator of My Spina bifida Crusade.

*Founder of BeyondLimitations Week.

*Spokesperson for Athletes For Hope.

*Nominated as one of the best poets of the 20th Cen.

*Inducted into The Museum of DisAbility History, located in Buffalo, New York.

*Nominated for the Push Cart prize for Poetry.

*Editors ChoiceAward in 1996, 1997, 2000 and 2007.

*New York State Assembly Excelsior Award for Excellence.

*New York SenateCertificate of Merit.

*State of New York Executive Chamber Certificate of Commendation.

*Guinness WorldRecord Holder.

*Ripley's WorldRecord Holder.

*Invitation To carry the Torch for the 2006 Asian Games.

*Nominated as International Professional Of The Year For 2007. "By The International Biographical Centre in Cambridge, England.

*Included in The Dictionary of International Biography. "Published through the International Biographical Centre in Cambridge, England".

*Nominated for the 21st CenturyAward for Achievement. ThroughInternationalBiographicalCentre in Cambridge, England.

*Included in The InternationalDictionary Of Experts and Expertise. Published by The AmericanBiographical Institute.

*Included in the book OutstandingPeople of the 21st Century."Published by The InternationalBiographicalCentre in Cambridge, England.

*Nominated for the 2007 Man of Achievement Award. Through the American Biographical Institute.

*Nominated for the DistinguishedService to HumankindAward 2007. Through The InternationalBiographicalCentre in Cambridge, England.

*2008 Go Fast Sports & Beverage Athlete.

*Nominated to be included in 2000 Intellectuals of the 21st Century, publishedthrough The InternationalBiographicalCentrelocated in Cambridge, England.

*Nominated for Top 100 Educators of 2009, by The InternationalBiographicalCentre in Cambridge, England.

*Nominated for the InternationalPlatoAward for EducationalAchievement By The InternationalBiographicalCentre in Cambridge,England.

*Asked to speak at Arkansas State University in 2009.

*Ambassador for The Harvey Ball World Smile Foundation.

*United States ambassador for "Wheelchairs For The World".

*Part Owner Of The World Champion Green Bay Packers.

*Mentioned in speech made by the New ZealandGovernment 2012.

*Production Assistant for the Hollywood film "A Horse for Summer", Staring Dean Cain, Christopher Atkins, and Lee Meriwether.

*Co-Executive producer for "Friday the 13th: The Curse of Jason".

*Associate Producer for the movie, "Dark Forest".

*Producer for Carlos Dunn's "I Thought You Were A Nice Man".

*Production Assistant for "The Sparrows" - FOXNetworkTVSeries - Episode 1 "Going Home".

Born

May 8, 1969
Rota, spain

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