Miya Rodolfo-Sioson, born in the Philippines, was raised in Iowa by her mother with 3 brothers.As the lone survivor of a 1991 school shooting at the University of Iowa, Miya acquired quadriplegia. A one hour documentary entitled Miya of the Quiet Strength talks about how her views on living with a disability and some of the activist work she did for people in Central America and for people in the disability community.
This video shows a small portion of it.
Sadly Miya passed away on December 3, 2008 from cancer and is missed by her family and many friends.
You can purchase the DVD at the above link.
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