What 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.
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Timestamps
00:00 – Kenneth Kunken’s life-changing spinal cord injury
00:43 – Introduction and welcome
00:55 – Football injury at Cornell University
01:24 – Life as a quadriplegic and daily challenges
01:57 – Marriage and navigating disability
02:39 – Becoming a father of triplets
03:42 – Law school with a disability
04:23 – Working for the District Attorney’s Office
05:01 – Why Kenneth chose criminal law
07:26 – Lessons from a legal career
08:44 – What keeps him motivated every day
09:45 – Raising triplets as a parent with a disability
10:43 – Writing his book and sharing his story
11:29 – The long journey to publication
15:08 – Where to find Kenneth’s book
15:46 – Disability policy, benefits, and advocacy
16:10 – Thoughts on marriage and disability rights
16:45 – Final thoughts and encouragement
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