NOTE: During my conversation with Alex Lytwyn, I mentioned that he had one brother. In fact Alex has two brothers.
Alex Lytwyn is an astonishing person. Alex has Cerebral Palsy and is in a power chair. Listening to Alex is not easy. First it is not easy because Cerebral Palsy, the most common lifelong physical disability, has affected Alex’s speech. He works work really hard to get his words out. You have to listen. And secondly, it is not easy to listen to Alex because when he shares his story, it is unacceptable how society has treated him.
Growing up being different made Alex feel inadequate. He tried to hide behind his disability. That all changed when Alex understood that if people had an issue with his disability, it was their problem. Not his. Alex is very open with his life as an advocate for disabled people. He shares the story of Fanta, his service guide dog who became his soul mate and made him feel like an abled body person. Since Fanta passed away, Alex is dealing with some challenging mental issues but he says ” With Fanta's memory, I will build myself back up.
Alex is not letting CP get him down. Alex is the video coach for the Parkland Rangers Hockey Club. He is using his motivational skills to serve as an Ambassador for Manitoba Possible. He is using his entrepreneurial skills and started his own business Will Power Media. Alex is a prolific writer and has written numerous stories for CBC First Person. He has been interviewed by countless news organizations.
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