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An innovative way to support children with special needs | Billy Samuel Mwape

Visit to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. After his son was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Billy Samuel Mwape realized that his project management skills might be put to use to support his child’s special needs. In this inspiring, personal talk, he describes how project management —…

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After his son was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, Billy Samuel Mwape realized that his project management skills might be put to use to support his child’s special needs. In this inspiring, personal talk, he describes how project management — the process of leading a team’s work to achieve goals on a tight timeline — can help you tackle life’s biggest challenges.

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26 Comments

26 Comments

  1. Steffany Colleran

    January 5, 2021 at 7:12 pm

    So inspiring!

  2. Jerry East

    January 5, 2021 at 8:03 pm

    never thought I’d ever see a Kevin Durant TED talk

  3. Stephane Dorion

    January 5, 2021 at 8:10 pm

    Eugenics.
    Cull the herd.

  4. Master Mind

    January 5, 2021 at 8:13 pm

    Thank you so much or sharing your story! Everyday I am so happy my 2-year old girl is healrhy and vivid, even though sometimes too restless and too vivid, like a squirrel. Yet, she is perfect, makes us proud und humbly grateful to have her the way she is 😍

  5. Rhonda Huggins

    January 5, 2021 at 8:17 pm

    Simply beautiful and inspirational💗Thank you!

  6. DJV Fotografía y Vídeo

    January 5, 2021 at 9:06 pm

    é irmão do Thiago Fonseca

  7. Simply_New101

    January 5, 2021 at 9:07 pm

    Wow such an amazing journey. Congratulations to your family and team on your success so far. Lubuto is a champion. Many blessings to you all.

  8. Ally Johnson

    January 5, 2021 at 9:49 pm

    Such an inspiring story! I’m at graduate school for occupational therapy right now, and it is stories like this that make me sure I’ve picked the right career path. Thank you for sharing, and have a safe 2021!!

  9. reedofwater

    January 5, 2021 at 9:57 pm

    This man knows how to stay positive.

  10. Zenn Exile

    January 5, 2021 at 11:53 pm

    It’s a miracle what money can buy for a very select group of lottery winners who have managed to capitalize on the combined efforts of the masses.

  11. Steph Souza

    January 6, 2021 at 12:11 am

    KD

  12. Trevor Clarkson

    January 6, 2021 at 12:26 am

    awesome

  13. Eduardo Padilla

    January 6, 2021 at 1:04 am

    Lubuto you are a great warrior of life! 😀

  14. Quagsire

    January 6, 2021 at 1:33 am

    People say he looks like Kevin Durant… I thought he looked like Frank Ocean

  15. Tabacchum Taba

    January 6, 2021 at 3:36 am

    Love to learn English?

  16. Lyssa’s Letters

    January 6, 2021 at 3:57 am

    Thank you for sharing!

  17. wildan mahendra

    January 6, 2021 at 5:55 am

    great story and its inspiring

  18. rhythmrecall

    January 6, 2021 at 7:06 am

    Thank you for sharing your touching and inspirational story. I am so awed and proud of what your family has accomplished 🤩

  19. User

    January 6, 2021 at 12:00 pm

    KD?

  20. Angie Chen

    January 6, 2021 at 12:12 pm

    Awesome!!!

  21. Teri Scallon

    January 6, 2021 at 1:53 pm

    thats wonderful

  22. Andre Holmes

    January 7, 2021 at 12:49 pm

    You seem to be an amazing man and father! My love and prayers are with you as well as your family!!!

  23. Hobi-hobs

    January 7, 2021 at 2:07 pm

    the first step to helping a child who needs additional support is acceptance from the parents about the child’s needs.. unfortunately I encountered many parents who just hope the child would get better as they get older and then start to panic later on… early intervention is so important!

  24. SassyPants

    January 8, 2021 at 6:19 pm

    This is beautiful.

  25. All in One

    January 9, 2021 at 2:33 pm

    Excellent vedio❤️❤️

  26. Helena!

    January 13, 2021 at 9:34 am

    Abundance blessings to you and your family! Simply beautiful and inspirational , thank you for sharing

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