Doc ..you don't ve the best job in the world, you ve the best attitude ! You can take up any job with such a charismatic aura. Hope you continue to heal n shine for yourself n others. Much aroha ❤from New Zealand !
im from NZ too :) and im so happy his mum called the kiwi fruit and kiwi fruit instead of just "kiwi" ahhahhaha. its minor but feels wrong when someone says they eat people or endangered species
@@maryarianator4779 MaryArianator re kiwi fruit: thank you so much for the lesson that needs to be repeated over and over. I, from Canada, will never use the word kiwi alone again, I now understand the difference. Thank you!
Instead of blaming his father for leaving him at the critical moment of his life, he valued those people who stood for him and supported him throughout. That's the mindset I want to have.
So proud of you sir I am 21 year old from india I have got T5 Incomplete spinal cord injury since 7 years and I'm a student now iam pursuing my 1th yr masters in commerce.
Wow his father abandoned him. I bet the father was gone well before his accident. Kudos to his mom. It doesn't matter how old your child is you don't ever stop being a parent to your child.
My experience was similar. But it was my mother who turned her back. Some people can't cope with illness. The best thing for me to do was to forgive her, and to move on with my life. Bitterness will get you nowhere. Her point was she did not give birth to a disabled person. And she was embarrassed by the wheelchair.
I am disabled myself and this video gives me so much confidence and hope. I am going to medical school in September and despite all the anxieties about not being able to manage and being looked down upon, i am super excited for this journey
Fighting! Congratulations and I'm certain your hardwork and determination will push you through school. I think we need more PWDs throughout healthcare as med. providers rather than just as clients/patients.
@@aishamuhammad9757 No, I am disabled. Disabled isnt a dirty word. Its not my whole identity but its a big part of my life and the word disabled helps me communicate that to others, and people saying I'm not disabled dismisses my experience as a disabled person and all the hardships that come with it. You wouldnt tell someone with cancer that they dont have cancer, they just have different cells, so dont tell people they arent disabled if they want to use that label. If someone doesn't like the label disabled, thats their choice and thats okay but a lot of us in the community claim the label disabled with pride ❤ this isn't meant to be angry at you, i really appreciate the support, just wanted to educate xx
As a sri Lankan mother, my utmost respect for Dinesh's mother.💕 She was a power mom. I cried along with her in this video. I also have a little son, his name is Dinush. 🤗
First up:Congratulations on finishing Med. school, despite having a serious injury. Who better to treat, and to inspire folks with spinal injuries and for that matter, any injury, than someone, a Doctor, who's overcome the limitations caused by that particular injury. You are the living proof.
Had a much lower back injury... T11/12 (complete). I did go on to Law School and was Editor-in-Chief. Great job Dinesh; you are breaking stereotypes. Keep it up!
The same thing happened to me Dinesh. I am C5/6 incomplete ... I have an uncertain amount of movement below my chest - sporadic numbness. But yes i fainted one summer evening on June 18/2011. Unable to break my fall due to unconsciousness - i broke my neck. My hands are similar to yours, which is what I first noticed in rehab and then it occurred to me that my condition would be permanent. So now i'm fully versed in tetraplegia. ... I am very proud of you and of what you've accomplished. Similarly to what happened to you with your relationships - it was actually my younger brother - a teacher - who was very much there at the very beginning for me, but he has all but faded away. And my mother lives locally but she can only cope with speaking to me on the phone. And I lost several friends. But i have developed new friendships since my accident. And it is what it is. Human beings are endlessly fascinating creatures. I never would've imagined the level of abandonment I've experienced on a personal level. Yet we survive! And I still have joy in my life. I have an amazing husband. And our sons are 23-yrs old. Life is still infinitely enjoyable. I wish you all the very best of luck in the world! From Toronto!! And love to mum. She is amazing. xo ... oh and my favourite pop musical group is from Fremantle. I saw them last year in concert here. I will give you one guess. lol
Stay positive my dear, you are more than your injury, and I have seen patients with SCI do and be amazing things. So continue to sore ma'am, and I am glad you have a family and support system.❤️
@christopher hennessey Hey CH! ... Thank you for sharing your story. Yes I can type and text very well with my thumb. And I have retained a powerful grip and also full use of my arms. So I'm very fortunate indeed. My only real issue appears to be my inability to straighten all of fingers, and of course my inability to walk. I still have full bowel and bladder functioning same as before my accident. In life it's attitude I could continue to bemoan my losses. But instead I am grateful for all that is positive in life. Best regards from Toronto!
Thank you for all your kind words. It has been a long hard road, we made it this far with a lot of love and support from amazing kind people like yourselves. We are determined to give back to the community that supported us the best we can. Please do not hesitate to contact us if there's anything we could do to support your journey. Together we can make a difference!
It sounds like his journey has just begun! I can’t imagine to watch a update video in 10 years and hear how many more wonderful things he has accomplished! Breaking boundaries. So wonderful! Beautiful man with a beautiful story to share! Makes my heart burst ❤️🙏🏼
I grew up with a disability, due to a spinal cord injury. I gave up on my dream of becoming a medical doctor coz some people said it was impossible for me; then I see this today 😭😭 I feel so comforted now. At least you've shown the world that it's possible to be a doctor, even with quadriplegia. All the best to you Doctor Dinesh. ♿💙
My daughters doctor is paralyzed from the waste down he has been her doctor since birth from the first time I saw him I never judged him a gave him a chance she’s 8 years old now and still her doctor
My brother was a C6/7 Quad. He was in a car accident. At the time he was in the air force. After he got out of rehab (and out of the air force) he went to law school. His accident was 1960, LOTS of things different back then, including accessibility. He found it difficult to be in court for long hours, so when his law school offered him a teaching job, he eagerly took it. One of his difficulties was that he was 6'4" and 240 pounds. The old wheelchairs were all manual and hard for him to push. A group of his students arranged to meet him when he got to school. They would take turns and would help him get his wheelchair out of the car and him into it, and then they pushed him up to his classroom. At the end of the day others assisted there. The car thing changed when he finally got a motorized chair and a van with a lift so he could roll right up to the steering wheel. This same group of "kids" did this for him for over ten years, with a few dropping out and a few new ones came on. His health started to fail, and he finally had to give up teaching, but they all remained close friends until his death in 1988. Dinesh, you have a similar personality as my brother. You make good friends and you keep them People want to be around you because they love you! Anyone could see how special you are from the very first of the video. You have already accomplished so much, and the sky's the limit! Your mom is very special; she gave up the rest of her "life" because she wanted to and she feels privileged to be your mother. People gravitate to you; your first smile was enough for me to see. Your girlfriend is lucky and I am sure she pinches herself everyday, saying to herself how did I get so lucky to get this special guy?
Medicine is there to help people heal and recover. Seems like the ideal environment to embrace people of different abilities who can bring such talent, skill and compassion to others.
Yes, I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy, who also has MS. I am both patient and healer, and helps me daily with encouraging the patients I am blessed to treat. So anyone or group that feels that a person is less than, has the wrong mindset, and should not be in medicine at all.
I am not a doctor but I am going to be an occupational therapist and I have chronic pain & tourettes :) The place I have my apprenticeship as said they value people bringing expirience of any kind :)
Yeah, tbh I would leap at the chance to be the patient of a physically diverse doctor because I suspect they’re more empathetic and understanding. We cannot find the source of my malady and I’ve had doctors literally walk in and out without looking at me or actually examining me once. I am resigned to being ignored until my issues become debilitating, and even then I am pessimistic about my outlook, based on the experiences of my chronically ill and disabled friends. We need more humanity in medicine.
This is awesome!!. I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and I am proud of him!. I also have MS, but it helps me to be a better clinician, as both patient and healer. So impressed! And cheering him on!
Dinesh is incredibly lucky to have family support, support staff, and the financial and intellectual ability to live well with his injury. You can have all the optimism in the world, but if you require assistance with daily living for any reason and don’t have people willing and able to help, you’ll never be able to achieve your goals. I’ve had all those same advantages, except I’m 40 years post injury. I have the luxury of the long view. Dinesh isn’t heroic or inspirational, he’s simply busy living his life to the fullest. We will have achieved true equality when it’s no longer noteworthy to see people with disabilities living and working in our communities.
Or when we don't face so much barriers and magical thinking too. We need equality, but the saddest part of it was when realising so many different groups of people need equality and with quite a few of them it overlaps with disability. (A person with a disability who's worked with PWDs and met more than enough refugees with disabilities facing immense barriers doubly)
this guy has it all. Handsome intelligent and kind plus hes a doc.. love. This research he is engaged in could change life for so many people too. His girlfriend is hella lucky
@nasima sultana have you never heard it’s the person inside...NEVER judge a book by its cover, and don’t judge someone if you haven’t walked in their shoes.....you don’t have that right !! ...he is amazing, and intelligent....just by listening to him, plus he is a doctor....are you ??. to say otherwise shows me you have a sad life behind a keyboard
It’s, “DOCTORS” if you are meaning more than 1 doctor. You use an apostrophe to show BELONGING, such as, that doctor’s wheelchair really helps him to get around. I just thought that you might want to know - I’m not trying to be a jerk.
I don't know why, but I feel like Dinesh's open and positive attitude on life would make him a perfect hospice doctor. Sounds like a paradox, but most doctors in that field actually match that personality. No matter what he does in life, I am sure he will break barriers and challenge people's biases.
This video inspired me even more to become a nurse. I do have a physical disability and I am a wheelchair user. I also have limited arm movement. I do want to go to meet school, but so many people are trying to gear me towards other jobs because they don’t think I can be a nurse. I do have a bunch of physical limitations but I know I can get accommodations and other people can help me with. This video gave my hope back that I can be a nurse.
You should go for nurse practitioner as a nurse who’s injured on disability for 4 years. I am unable to lift/push/pull 50 pounds so I’m a “liability” so they don’t let me nurse! As a nurse practitioner you can write prescriptions and the work load isn’t as physical I think that would be worth it the extra bit of education. So you can work in a roll without having so many barriers to overcome! ☺️ good luck my dear
Thank you. I have a form of Muscular Dystrophy. Yeah I do want to do more of the hands on stuff, but a nurse practitioner might be something I’m able to do. I’m also unable to push/pull/ roll people over. I do have an extremely strong passion to work in the medical field.
mad respect for him as disability im proud to see him because many of us give up because people tend to look down us and do not want us get accepted in some of education in some countries.
Keep pushing your research, there is hope. Your brain as a doctor is what we need as patients. And your attitude to life is what we can all aspire to. You are an inspiration!!!
I woke up this morning and came across this story. Dinesh, we travel the road of life and some people make a huge impact that will not be forgotten. Your attitude and the way you view life is amazing. You are a true scholar and a gentleman.
What an amazing man! I began my medical employment on the neurosurgery unit at Ohio State in 1980. The technology has come such a long way. My heart is full. And thanks, Mom!!!
Sam Thomas, I just now read your comment. I think the word overcome is misplaced in disability’s situation. You don’t overcome a disability necessarily, as you don’t heal from the disability over time, you just learn to accept and live with the disability. Someday soon I hope, disabilities can be cured if the individual choses, but until then, let’s use the right terminology. I agree with everything else you’ve said, though.
Dinesh's mum is the best. I applaud her dedication and unconditional love for Dinesh. She gave up so much just to help her to son to overcome the adversity. And Dinesh, what an attitude!!!
This man is wonderful!!!! His accident and injuries most likely made him an even better Dr because he has empathy and see things from the patient side of an illness or injury as well. I am a disabled nurse that had no choice but to give up the career I loved so much and worked so hard for. I had special skills in wound care and enjoyed every minute of continually learning new or more things!!! When I became disabled 6 years ago from a horrible nervous system disorder called CRPS most of my friends turned there back on me. I am learning as I watch my family try to deal with my disease that it’s very hard for people to watch my go from a very athletic hard working woman to having to use a walker or electric wheelchair and for them to watch me decline so so much over this period of time. I am now very lucky if I am up and off the couch for 15 minutes. It’s extremely painful and it absolutely drains what little energy I have. I thank God every day that my husband has not and will not leave my side. Everything changes and it’s hard to constantly readjust with the loss of my body’s mobility and even harder to adjust to a constant moderate pain level that often gets a lot worse rather than better but I am one touch woman!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️ I guarantee your mom is so proud of you and I hope you feel the same about yourself. Thank you for continuing to fight and give such good care to your patients ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰
💓As a disabled person with mobility issues I have 2 motto’s There Is Always Someone Worse Off Than Myself... Nobody Can Do Everything but Everybody Can Do Something💓
First of all let me say this " Your daddy is a fool" moving on, your Mother is awesome, may God continue to guide and protect her. Doc.....you are a special gift in this world, God don't make mistakes. I don't know you and I love you, your heart is so pure. Take care of yourself, Put God First. 242.
You, Dr have opened the medical field to persons with disabilities. You did exactly as I when I was told I couldnt continue my education and work in the field of my choosing. So proud and happy for you. Sometimes one must prove they can do something even if for themselves. Cheers to yourself and your amazing Mom. 💜💙💜💙💜💙💜
You are a such inspiration to people especially to those with such injuries.. I'm in wheelchair 8 years... 💞God bless you and your family and real friends 🍀💖
I literally had the same accident in October of last year ☹😣 except I got taken to the worst hospital where I had to treat my own wounds went home with glasses shattered all over and currently suffer with chronic pain all through out my body. You are so strong man. we as human beings have no idea how precious life is until death stares us straight in the eyes.thank God we both survived and that we have a second chance to live to our fullest potential 🙏 🙌 💕
@lavidavi thanks love i live in the US! i was so shocked when they told me they only had to give me painkillers and couldn't give me an emergency room because they had an influx of other urgent issues and patients. smh it's all good tho i can't wait to go back to my country cuz this country is the worse thing that ever happened to me.
I wish you all the best. My genetic condition became very acute awhile ago and I had to switch to a wheelchair. It’s rough but we are strong. We are unique. We are a people with a incredible history, a persistent present, and a bright future. Never forget that you have a whole community who supports you.
Hi Dinesh....im a born Sri Lankan too now in America. I am very proud of you.....and blessings to your mom. You are blessed Dinesh , yes like mom says you will get up and go. 🥰
I have been in a wheelchair 20 years, I'm a complete c5, c6, c7 quadriplegic and and have pretty good hands. I never have been depressed. I love your attitude.
If your doctor doesn't actually listen to you, please find another doctor who will. Active listening to the patient is crucial for effective health care. Fact.
To his mother I say you are a mother of all mother's. I taught my deaf and dumb child who had keratekonis. Today he can hear didn't go blind. Finished his degree and Honours in Education. Running a karate club. I know mum you are an inspirational mum. Rushen and Trishen and Suminthra Oojugir Kwa Zulu Natal South Africa
Dr Dinesh, you inspire me everyday-ever since I saw you on “Australian Story”-I was an RN, but had to quit work 3 years into my career due to rheumatoid arthritis. I had been working towards medicine. You give me faith, hope & courage to pursue my goals & dreams-I can’t Thankyou enough!!!! Your determination, strength & courage is incredible-You are a shining light Dr Dinesh!!!
Your mother and grandmother are incredible I hope that you cherish them forever. We can never repay our mothers what they have done for us. You are also right about life being nothing with hope. Hope is what moves us forward. Hopefully we get an update on the coming years about your life and research.
I have no idea how I bumped into your video. God lead me here. I have a physical impairment and work in the healthcare system. I am so appreciative of the opportunity to learn about you. Dinesh congratulations your story has touched me and you are truly a hero. By the way I love your mom too, she is a beautiful angel! Kay
Love it :) He’s a trooper and an inspiration for us all. He did a BBC World Service interview to share his story a couple of years ago & that was really heartbreaking. Glad to know he’s now on the upswing and building a beautiful life with his family. #GodBless
Thank you for sharing your story! You give me hope and inspiration that I can work in the medical field while in a wheelchair. I am currently in a wheelchair because of Guillain barré syndrome and in nursing school. Keep it up and don’t give up! Thank you again!
Proud of you doesnt even cover how I feel. I've had 2 separate spinal injuries....the second left me paralyzed. With surgeries, therapies and hard work I began walking but I realize its not possible for everyone. My injury was massive bruising and trauma but not severed I also all the tissue surrounding my spinal cord was torn apart upon impact...but there was still no guarantee I'd ever walk again. This man's an amazing human being! A HERO without a cape but a Hero on wheels...I'm disgusted at how he was treated after his injury by his Dad as well as others challenging his dream to become a Doctor. Hes more Qualified because he understands being the patient. Very very AMAZING MAN! Love from USA, Maine
What an amazing story but I need to know if he got married to that amazing woman who one sees him and not his disabilities. I'm lucky enough to have found my husband who loves me after my car accident on always stayed by my side.
His mom said he was beautiful boy he still is a beautiful person no matter wat taking care of people is wat he was put on earth to do I pray god continue to keep given him that gift!!
I’m so proud and would be happy to have a doctor like him take care of me. I am a firefighter and was in school for my EMT when I was in a car accident I hit a semi on the highway. Because of what happened to me I feel it makes me a better provider.
What an inspiring example of fortitude, determination to gain the knowledge to help others, of compassion shared! I wish your research team continued progress. Would you and your dear mom have interest in working with a team to develop a UA-cam channel? Are you setting up or working with a foundation? I’d be grateful to follow your career. I’m sure many would find the work being done in neuroplasticity and bioengineering applied to spinal nerve function fascinating. Hope to see something from you again before long!
Doc ..you don't ve the best job in the world, you ve the best attitude ! You can take up any job with such a charismatic aura. Hope you continue to heal n shine for yourself n others.
Much aroha ❤from New Zealand !
Keep smiling Doc a lot of people need a to see a SMILE like yours before anythings ❤
Not everyone can be a Doctor only stronger are chosen to become one 👍
im from NZ too :) and im so happy his mum called the kiwi fruit and kiwi fruit instead of just "kiwi" ahhahhaha. its minor but feels wrong when someone says they eat people or endangered species
@@maryarianator4779 MaryArianator re kiwi fruit: thank you so much for the lesson that needs to be repeated over and over. I, from Canada, will never use the word kiwi alone again, I now understand the difference. Thank you!
As a 4th year medical student who is s paraplegic... thank you so much for this video!!
Good luck!
I’m so proud of you! You’ll be an awesome doctor one day ❤️
Congratulations! We need more diversity in science and medicine
Never loose hopes be strong n never mind useless people! What u r thinking about them is more important than what they r thinking about u!
I love reading things like this. It makes me believe I can do it too. Wishing you the best ❤
My oncologist is in a wheelchair, and he's an amazing doctor! I'm lucky to have him caring for me.
Instead of blaming his father for leaving him at the critical moment of his life, he valued those people who stood for him and supported him throughout. That's the mindset I want to have.
So proud of you sir
I am 21 year old from india I have got T5 Incomplete spinal cord injury since 7 years and I'm a student now iam pursuing my 1th yr masters in commerce.
good luck for you :) O.O
You can do this💕💕
Big Blessings to you! 👏👍
I'm also an incomplete paraplegic from Indonesia.. good luck!
She gave up her marriage? Wow. That is the ultimate mom.
I think it was his dad that gave up on the marriage
She didn’t give up her marriage. The bastard left her as he was no longer getting all the attention !!
She wouldn't have given up her marriage if her husband had been supportive.
Wow his father abandoned him. I bet the father was gone well before his accident. Kudos to his mom. It doesn't matter how old your child is you don't ever stop being a parent to your child.
When people show you who they really are.....believe them, even when they are family.
My experience was similar. But it was my mother who turned her back. Some people can't cope with illness. The best thing for me to do was to forgive her, and to move on with my life. Bitterness will get you nowhere. Her point was she did not give birth to a disabled person. And she was embarrassed by the wheelchair.
People who leave you in your darkest moments, were never there for u since the beginning so don’t even shed a tear about them
I am disabled myself and this video gives me so much confidence and hope. I am going to medical school in September and despite all the anxieties about not being able to manage and being looked down upon, i am super excited for this journey
You can do it! I wish you all the best ❤️
You’re aren’t DISABLED your are SPECIALLY ABLED🤗
Fighting! Congratulations and I'm certain your hardwork and determination will push you through school. I think we need more PWDs throughout healthcare as med. providers rather than just as clients/patients.
All the best never loose hopes! Just Rock!
@@aishamuhammad9757 No, I am disabled. Disabled isnt a dirty word. Its not my whole identity but its a big part of my life and the word disabled helps me communicate that to others, and people saying I'm not disabled dismisses my experience as a disabled person and all the hardships that come with it. You wouldnt tell someone with cancer that they dont have cancer, they just have different cells, so dont tell people they arent disabled if they want to use that label. If someone doesn't like the label disabled, thats their choice and thats okay but a lot of us in the community claim the label disabled with pride ❤ this isn't meant to be angry at you, i really appreciate the support, just wanted to educate xx
His optimism is contagious, Dinesh is a fighter, i like his personality a lot!
The love of a mother, like no other.
As a sri Lankan mother, my utmost respect for Dinesh's mother.💕 She was a power mom. I cried along with her in this video. I also have a little son, his name is Dinush. 🤗
First up:Congratulations on finishing Med. school, despite having a serious injury.
Who better to treat, and to inspire folks with spinal injuries and for that matter, any injury,
than someone, a Doctor, who's overcome the limitations caused by that particular injury.
You are the living proof.
Had a much lower back injury... T11/12 (complete). I did go on to Law School and was Editor-in-Chief. Great job Dinesh; you are breaking stereotypes. Keep it up!
The same thing happened to me Dinesh. I am C5/6 incomplete ... I have an uncertain amount of movement below my chest - sporadic numbness. But yes i fainted one summer evening on June 18/2011. Unable to break my fall due to unconsciousness - i broke my neck. My hands are similar to yours, which is what I first noticed in rehab and then it occurred to me that my condition would be permanent. So now i'm fully versed in tetraplegia. ... I am very proud of you and of what you've accomplished. Similarly to what happened to you with your relationships - it was actually my younger brother - a teacher - who was very much there at the very beginning for me, but he has all but faded away. And my mother lives locally but she can only cope with speaking to me on the phone. And I lost several friends. But i have developed new friendships since my accident. And it is what it is. Human beings are endlessly fascinating creatures. I never would've imagined the level of abandonment I've experienced on a personal level. Yet we survive! And I still have joy in my life. I have an amazing husband. And our sons are 23-yrs old. Life is still infinitely enjoyable. I wish you all the very best of luck in the world! From Toronto!! And love to mum. She is amazing. xo ... oh and my favourite pop musical group is from Fremantle. I saw them last year in concert here. I will give you one guess. lol
Stay positive my dear, you are more than your injury, and I have seen patients with SCI do and be amazing things. So continue to sore ma'am, and I am glad you have a family and support system.❤️
How can family abandon their own, it’s very sad indeed. Hopefully they come around one day and notice the mistake they made.🙏💖
Wow. Thank you for staying strong and living for you.
@christopher hennessey Hey CH! ... Thank you for sharing your story. Yes I can type and text very well with my thumb. And I have retained a powerful grip and also full use of my arms. So I'm very fortunate indeed. My only real issue appears to be my inability to straighten all of fingers, and of course my inability to walk. I still have full bowel and bladder functioning same as before my accident. In life it's attitude I could continue to bemoan my losses. But instead I am grateful for all that is positive in life. Best regards from Toronto!
Thank you for all your kind words. It has been a long hard road, we made it this far with a lot of love and support from amazing kind people like yourselves. We are determined to give back to the community that supported us the best we can. Please do not hesitate to contact us if there's anything we could do to support your journey. Together we can make a difference!
It sounds like his journey has just begun! I can’t imagine to watch a update video in 10 years and hear how many more wonderful things he has accomplished! Breaking boundaries. So wonderful! Beautiful man with a beautiful story to share! Makes my heart burst ❤️🙏🏼
You are an amazing mom! ❤️❤️
I believe that there are herbal(hela wedakama) doctors who can cure Dinesh in Sri Lanka
Your son is truly inspirational! And you are superwoman!
You changed his world Amma!
I love his statement, "life is nothing without hope."
I grew up with a disability, due to a spinal cord injury. I gave up on my dream of becoming a medical doctor coz some people said it was impossible for me; then I see this today 😭😭
I feel so comforted now. At least you've shown the world that it's possible to be a doctor, even with quadriplegia. All the best to you Doctor Dinesh. ♿💙
'You can change the world for them.' What a selfless and motivational thought that is!! :)
WHAT A WONDERFUL MOTHER YOU WERE BLESSED WITH.
My daughters doctor is paralyzed from the waste down he has been her doctor since birth from the first time I saw him I never judged him a gave him a chance she’s 8 years old now and still her doctor
My brother was a C6/7 Quad. He was in a car accident. At the time he was in the air force. After he got out of rehab (and out of the air force) he went to law school. His accident was 1960, LOTS of things different back then, including accessibility. He found it difficult to be in court for long hours, so when his law school offered him a teaching job, he eagerly took it. One of his difficulties was that he was 6'4" and 240 pounds. The old wheelchairs were all manual and hard for him to push. A group of his students arranged to meet him when he got to school. They would take turns and would help him get his wheelchair out of the car and him into it, and then they pushed him up to his classroom. At the end of the day others assisted there. The car thing changed when he finally got a motorized chair and a van with a lift so he could roll right up to the steering wheel. This same group of "kids" did this for him for over ten years, with a few dropping out and a few new ones came on. His health started to fail, and he finally had to give up teaching, but they all remained close friends until his death in 1988. Dinesh, you have a similar personality as my brother. You make good friends and you keep them People want to be around you because they love you! Anyone could see how special you are from the very first of the video. You have already accomplished so much, and the sky's the limit! Your mom is very special; she gave up the rest of her "life" because she wanted to and she feels privileged to be your mother. People gravitate to you; your first smile was enough for me to see. Your girlfriend is lucky and I am sure she pinches herself everyday, saying to herself how did I get so lucky to get this special guy?
Ruth Thomas sorry you lost your Brother ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Your brother sounds like an amazing guy ❤️
What a wonderful person your brother was!
Good to see a disabled doctor, especially as I'm disabled myself! Well done Dr, carry on doing what you're doing!
Medicine is there to help people heal and recover. Seems like the ideal environment to embrace people of different abilities who can bring such talent, skill and compassion to others.
Yes, I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy, who also has MS. I am both patient and healer, and helps me daily with encouraging the patients I am blessed to treat. So anyone or group that feels that a person is less than, has the wrong mindset, and should not be in medicine at all.
I am not a doctor but I am going to be an occupational therapist and I have chronic pain & tourettes :)
The place I have my apprenticeship as said they value people bringing expirience of any kind :)
Noel TheTree I wish you the best!
Yeah, tbh I would leap at the chance to be the patient of a physically diverse doctor because I suspect they’re more empathetic and understanding. We cannot find the source of my malady and I’ve had doctors literally walk in and out without looking at me or actually examining me once. I am resigned to being ignored until my issues become debilitating, and even then I am pessimistic about my outlook, based on the experiences of my chronically ill and disabled friends.
We need more humanity in medicine.
“Life is nothing without hope” - such a powerful quote. Best wishes doc.
This is awesome!!. I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and I am proud of him!. I also have MS, but it helps me to be a better clinician, as both patient and healer. So impressed! And cheering him on!
Dinesh is incredibly lucky to have family support, support staff, and the financial and intellectual ability to live well with his injury. You can have all the optimism in the world, but if you require assistance with daily living for any reason and don’t have people willing and able to help, you’ll never be able to achieve your goals.
I’ve had all those same advantages, except I’m 40 years post injury. I have the luxury of the long view. Dinesh isn’t heroic or inspirational, he’s simply busy living his life to the fullest. We will have achieved true equality when it’s no longer noteworthy to see people with disabilities living and working in our communities.
Or when we don't face so much barriers and magical thinking too.
We need equality, but the saddest part of it was when realising so many different groups of people need equality and with quite a few of them it overlaps with disability. (A person with a disability who's worked with PWDs and met more than enough refugees with disabilities facing immense barriers doubly)
this guy has it all. Handsome intelligent and kind plus hes a doc.. love. This research he is engaged in could change life for so many people too. His girlfriend is hella lucky
The gold digger is strong with this one...
God forbid you compliment a guy in 2020.
@@RandomUA-camr1023 poor thing. I feel bad for you. Eaten up with bitterness and hatred.. Worse than any virus! Ill pray for your sorry ass
Right...
@nasima sultana have you never heard it’s the person inside...NEVER judge a book by its cover, and don’t judge someone if you haven’t walked in their shoes.....you don’t have that right !! ...he is amazing, and intelligent....just by listening to him, plus he is a doctor....are you ??. to say otherwise shows me you have a sad life behind a keyboard
Salute to all DOCTOR’S ALL OVER THE WOLRD.
It’s, “DOCTORS” if you are meaning more than 1 doctor. You use an apostrophe to show BELONGING, such as, that doctor’s wheelchair really helps him to get around.
I just thought that you might want to know - I’m not trying to be a jerk.
I don't know why, but I feel like Dinesh's open and positive attitude on life would make him a perfect hospice doctor. Sounds like a paradox, but most doctors in that field actually match that personality. No matter what he does in life, I am sure he will break barriers and challenge people's biases.
She is an awesome mother and he is a lucky son.
This video inspired me even more to become a nurse. I do have a physical disability and I am a wheelchair user. I also have limited arm movement. I do want to go to meet school, but so many people are trying to gear me towards other jobs because they don’t think I can be a nurse. I do have a bunch of physical limitations but I know I can get accommodations and other people can help me with. This video gave my hope back that I can be a nurse.
You should go for nurse practitioner as a nurse who’s injured on disability for 4 years. I am unable to lift/push/pull 50 pounds so I’m a “liability” so they don’t let me nurse! As a nurse practitioner you can write prescriptions and the work load isn’t as physical I think that would be worth it the extra bit of education. So you can work in a roll without having so many barriers to overcome! ☺️ good luck my dear
Thank you. I have a form of Muscular Dystrophy. Yeah I do want to do more of the hands on stuff, but a nurse practitioner might be something I’m able to do. I’m also unable to push/pull/ roll people over. I do have an extremely strong passion to work in the medical field.
A living legend. He is a proud to Sri Lanka. 🇱🇰🇱🇰.
Amazing people, Dinesh and his Mother. Amazing.
I met this man at a university function and he is truly incredible. I feel so priviledged to have met him and heard his story
Who could ever dislike this video? this video definitely show that you can do anything no matter your situation
mad respect for him as disability im proud to see him because many of us give up
because people tend to look down us and do
not want us get accepted in some of education in some countries.
Excellent for him and for them, he and his girlfriend!
Keep pushing your research, there is hope. Your brain as a doctor is what we need as patients. And your attitude to life is what we can all aspire to. You are an inspiration!!!
What a courageous, dignified & determined man. "Life is nothing without hope."
I woke up this morning and came across this story. Dinesh, we travel the road of life and some people make a huge impact that will not be forgotten. Your attitude and the way you view life is amazing. You are a true scholar and a gentleman.
What an amazing man! I began my medical employment on the neurosurgery unit at Ohio State in 1980. The technology has come such a long way. My heart is full. And thanks, Mom!!!
WOW dad couldn't be strong for his own child.😱😒😞 moms have always been the Foundation of the family💪💪💪🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌💕😀
LadyShyye hello
I cant believe.What father would do that.
You are a wise man and your mum and grandma are too!
Spaeaking as someone who also has a spinal cord injury,it is great to see how dinesh has overcome his injury and is helping others.
Sam Thomas hello
Sam Thomas, I just now read your comment. I think the word overcome is misplaced in disability’s situation. You don’t overcome a disability necessarily, as you don’t heal from the disability over time, you just learn to accept and live with the disability. Someday soon I hope, disabilities can be cured if the individual choses, but until then, let’s use the right terminology. I agree with everything else you’ve said, though.
Dinesh's mum is the best. I applaud her dedication and unconditional love for Dinesh. She gave up so much just to help her to son to overcome the adversity. And Dinesh, what an attitude!!!
This man is wonderful!!!! His accident and injuries most likely made him an even better Dr because he has empathy and see things from the patient side of an illness or injury as well.
I am a disabled nurse that had no choice but to give up the career I loved so much and worked so hard for. I had special skills in wound care and enjoyed every minute of continually learning new or more things!!!
When I became disabled 6 years ago from a horrible nervous system disorder called CRPS most of my friends turned there back on me. I am learning as I watch my family try to deal with my disease that it’s very hard for people to watch my go from a very athletic hard working woman to having to use a walker or electric wheelchair and for them to watch me decline so so much over this period of time. I am now very lucky if I am up and off the couch for 15 minutes. It’s extremely painful and it absolutely drains what little energy I have. I thank God every day that my husband has not and will not leave my side.
Everything changes and it’s hard to constantly readjust with the loss of my body’s mobility and even harder to adjust to a constant moderate pain level that often gets a lot worse rather than better but I am one touch woman!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
I guarantee your mom is so proud of you and I hope you feel the same about yourself. Thank you for continuing to fight and give such good care to your patients ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰
💓As a disabled person with mobility issues I have 2 motto’s There Is Always Someone Worse Off Than Myself... Nobody Can Do Everything but Everybody Can Do Something💓
First of all let me say this " Your daddy is a fool" moving on, your Mother is awesome, may God continue to guide and protect her. Doc.....you are a special gift in this world, God don't make mistakes. I don't know you and I love you, your heart is so pure. Take care of yourself, Put God First. 242.
WOW, I'm speechless! Dr. Dinesh, you are such a beautiful, strong, intelligent person- the world is lucky to have you.
This makes me so happy. ❤️ Disabled does not mean unable!
I have not even finish watching this,my tears started to fall when he graduated.WELL DONE
And his very own Guardian Angel right there with him, his lovely mother
You smile and I am sure your patients appreciate it.
You, Dr have opened the medical field to persons with disabilities. You did exactly as I when I was told I couldnt continue my education and work in the field of my choosing.
So proud and happy for you. Sometimes one must prove they can do something even if for themselves.
Cheers to yourself and your amazing Mom.
💜💙💜💙💜💙💜
Nothing like mother’s love.... No one in this world will love you like your mother. ❤️
You are a such inspiration to people especially to those with such injuries.. I'm in wheelchair 8 years... 💞God bless you and your family and real friends 🍀💖
I literally had the same accident in October of last year ☹😣 except I got taken to the worst hospital where I had to treat my own wounds went home with glasses shattered all over and currently suffer with chronic pain all through out my body. You are so strong man. we as human beings have no idea how precious life is until death stares us straight in the eyes.thank God we both survived and that we have a second chance to live to our fullest potential 🙏 🙌 💕
@lavidavi thanks love i live in the US! i was so shocked when they told me they only had to give me painkillers and couldn't give me an emergency room because they had an influx of other urgent issues and patients. smh it's all good tho i can't wait to go back to my country cuz this country is the worse thing that ever happened to me.
I wish you all the best. My genetic condition became very acute awhile ago and I had to switch to a wheelchair. It’s rough but we are strong. We are unique. We are a people with a incredible history, a persistent present, and a bright future. Never forget that you have a whole community who supports you.
Hi Dinesh....im a born Sri Lankan too now in America.
I am very proud of you.....and blessings to your mom. You are blessed Dinesh , yes like mom says you will get up and go. 🥰
And also his mom is awesome. Such a devoted mother to helping her son when he was in a car accident and became disabled.
What an incredible and inspiring man he is!
How can people give a thumbs down for this video?? What an inspiration this dr is!! This proves diabled people can do anything too
Love your positivity, Dinesh. Please do a follow up video in the future.
I have been in a wheelchair 20 years, I'm a complete c5, c6, c7 quadriplegic and and have pretty good hands. I never have been depressed. I love your attitude.
May I ask what that's like for you?
Dr. Palipana you are an inspiration!
I wish he was my doctor, he the type of doctor that actually listens to his patients...unlike mine
If your doctor doesn't actually listen to you, please find another doctor who will. Active listening to the patient is crucial for effective health care. Fact.
@@divaah4406 this isn't possible in my country lol
Life is nothing without hope...well said Doc. You're an inspiration.
To his mother
I say you are a mother of all mother's.
I taught my deaf and dumb child who had keratekonis.
Today he can hear didn't go blind.
Finished his degree and Honours in Education. Running a karate club.
I know mum you are an inspirational mum.
Rushen and Trishen and Suminthra Oojugir
Kwa Zulu Natal
South Africa
This is huge! I’m extremely proud of you Dinesh, keep going 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
God bless you docter and god bless mom she rocks
Dr Dinesh, you inspire me everyday-ever since I saw you on “Australian Story”-I was an RN, but had to quit work 3 years into my career due to rheumatoid arthritis. I had been working towards medicine. You give me faith, hope & courage to pursue my goals & dreams-I can’t Thankyou enough!!!! Your determination, strength & courage is incredible-You are a shining light Dr Dinesh!!!
As a Sri Lankan and a medical professional, couldn't be more proud
You are indeed a real life hero
Dr. You are such an inspiration! And your mom, is the epitomy of strength, a Mama Bear...! Keep going, you are amazing ♥️ from South Africa 🇿🇦
his mom is the SWEETEST lady 💗
Your mother and grandmother are incredible I hope that you cherish them forever. We can never repay our mothers what they have done for us. You are also right about life being nothing with hope. Hope is what moves us forward. Hopefully we get an update on the coming years about your life and research.
Oh his mother 🖤🖤🖤 you are unconditional love.
Life is nothing without HOPE🙌🏾
Amazing Doctor❤️
Amazing Mom❤️
All the Best💞
I have no idea how I bumped into your video. God lead me here. I have a physical impairment and work in the healthcare system. I am so appreciative of the opportunity to learn about you. Dinesh congratulations your story has touched me and you are truly a hero. By the way I love your mom too, she is a beautiful angel! Kay
Love it :) He’s a trooper and an inspiration for us all.
He did a BBC World Service interview to share his story a couple of years ago & that was really heartbreaking. Glad to know he’s now on the upswing and building a beautiful life with his family. #GodBless
He's an amazing guy. I pray he'll be able to overcome his injuries.
Your grandmother, your mum and you are example of strength and determination..🌻
Being a Srilankan 3rd year medical student abroad , watching this video gives me so much strength and motivation ❤️ Thank you Dr Dinesh
This man is a true inspiration. Never take anything for granted, you never know when will it be taken away from you!
If you have lost friends than they never were friends to begin with 😡 you are an amzing person
Thank you for sharing your story! You give me hope and inspiration that I can work in the medical field while in a wheelchair. I am currently in a wheelchair because of Guillain barré syndrome and in nursing school. Keep it up and don’t give up! Thank you again!
Go for it Girl 💖
Proud of you doesnt even cover how I feel. I've had 2 separate spinal injuries....the second left me paralyzed. With surgeries, therapies and hard work I began walking but I realize its not possible for everyone. My injury was massive bruising and trauma but not severed I also all the tissue surrounding my spinal cord was torn apart upon impact...but there was still no guarantee I'd ever walk again. This man's an amazing human being! A HERO without a cape but a Hero on wheels...I'm disgusted at how he was treated after his injury by his Dad as well as others challenging his dream to become a Doctor. Hes more Qualified because he understands being the patient. Very very AMAZING MAN! Love from USA, Maine
Dinesh's mother is a hero. dinesh you are a lucky and blessed man, having a mother like her.
What an amazing story but I need to know if he got married to that amazing woman who one sees him and not his disabilities. I'm lucky enough to have found my husband who loves me after my car accident on always stayed by my side.
Im pretty sure she sees him AND his disability. Wouldnt be fair to ignore it or anything else thats part of him. We have to see the WHOLE person.
Another amazing person, surrounded by amazing people!
You are inspirational and to have your Mother by your side - what an awesome team and family!
His mom said he was beautiful boy he still is a beautiful person no matter wat taking care of people is wat he was put on earth to do I pray god continue to keep given him that gift!!
Dr. Palipana, is truly the definition of a phenomenal man....... Blessings.......
These are the beauties of this world that only sharing a moment with them would bless someone understand the power and sacrifice of love.
You are so strong person. GOD BLESS YOU! One of the top most inspiring story.
Amazing life story. His mom and friends are such a blessing
Being a doctor I know how tough our jobs gets...huge respect to you. Not even once did u complain. That’s the attitude we all need.
You are in your head, not in your legs. Bless you for your attitude and charisma. I'd feel safe in your hands.
This is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing your story
Thanks for watching!
Coco K Incredible story, incredible people! 💙
I’m so proud and would be happy to have a doctor like him take care of me. I am a firefighter and was in school for my EMT when I was in a car accident I hit a semi on the highway. Because of what happened to me I feel it makes me a better provider.
What an inspiring example of fortitude, determination to gain the knowledge to help others, of compassion shared! I wish your research team continued progress. Would you and your dear mom have interest in working with a team to develop a UA-cam channel?
Are you setting up or working with a foundation? I’d be grateful to follow your career. I’m sure many would find the work being done in neuroplasticity and bioengineering applied to spinal nerve function fascinating. Hope to see something from you again before long!
I certainly agree Mama, you got a beautiful boy there. Stay safe Doc💕