Tatyana McFadden is a seven-time gold-medal-winning Paralympian and an ambassador for the Mobility Unlimited Challenge, a global challenge seeking new innovations to transform the world for people with lower-limb paralysis. As a child, I would try to keep up with the other kids solely using my hands for movement. I didn't take no for an answer, and neither did my adopted mom, Deborah, who took my case to the courts. That case eventually led to the Fitness and Athletics Equity for Students with Disabilities Act in Maryland. JUST WATCHED Racer: Missing limb isn't missing life Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Racer: Missing limb isn't missing life 02:44That landmark piece of legislation became federal law.

Source: CNN November 21, 2017 14:25 UTC