Quadriplegic Lawyer, Father & Author: Kenneth Kunken’s Incredible StoryWhat does it take to build a successful life after a devastating spinal cord injury?In this inspiring episode of Wheel With It, Kenneth Kunken shares how a football injury at Cornell University left him a quadriplegic, nearly paralyzed from the shoulders down. Despite immense challenges, Ken went on to become a prosecutor, attorney, author, husband, and father of triplets.Ken discusses life after injury, law school with a disability, building a legal career, raising a family, writing his book, and the importance of perseverance, purpose, and support.This is a powerful conversation about resilience, family, disability, and refusing to give up.#Disability #Quadriplegia #SpinalCordInjury #Lawyer #Inspiration⸻Timestamps00:00 – Kenneth Kunken’s life-changing spinal cord injury00:43 – Introduction and welcome00:55 – Football injury at Cornell University01:24 – Life as a quadriplegic and daily challenges01:57 – Marriage and navigating disability02:39 – Becoming a father of triplets03:42 – Law school with a disability04:23 – Working for the District Attorney’s Office05:01 – Why Kenneth chose criminal law07:26 – Lessons from a legal career08:44 – What keeps him motivated every day09:45 – Raising triplets as a parent with a disability10:43 – Writing his book and sharing his story11:29 – The long journey to publication15:08 – Where to find Kenneth’s book15:46 – Disability policy, benefits, and advocacy16:10 – Thoughts on marriage and disability rights16:45 – Final thoughts and encouragement
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