I Was a Fit & Healthy College Athlete, Until One Unsuspecting Day, I was Dealt A Hand I Had Never Prepared For...

and Here's How I Overcame it...

And So Can You In Spite of Your Circumstances!!

At last, some Proven Advice for Building a Winners Attitude, a Persevering Spirit, and Personal Success Even Though You're Handicapped or Living with Someone Who is...

And you can be well on your way in about 3 hours time!

Central California, 2007
Hi, I'm Mark Whyte.  My wife Katie and I are considered somewhat experts in the area of disabilities.  And while being called experts makes us both a bit nervous, I suppose we really are. You see, I (Mark) have been seriously handicapped for 30 years.  Katie is on the other side of disability.  She's able-bodied and is both an RN and a masters level Speech Pathologist.  Being married to Katie keeps me going (she often jokes that marrying her was the best decision I ever made...it was by the way!).  Katie's  current job role has her working with handicapped high school kids.

 AND to top it off, we have a son who's autistic!

Finally, two experts lay it on the line and talk honestly about Living Life and Loving each other in spite Of Being Handicapped! 

I was one of those 20 year old invincible kids who thought he had the world by the tale...and even if I did, sometimes with a mere "flick of the tail" you can go sprawling...and I did!!  I was on a wrestling scholarship at a 2-year college in Kansas, with aspirations of "making it to the big time - No, not the WWF - but rather a major 4 year university to continue wrestling and go from there to the Olympics!"  So what happened?

Well, like most of you reading this, I never gave much thought to how fast things can change.  These days, every time I pick up the paper and read about yet one more car accident where a person died or was severely injured, I think to myself: "Wow, becoming disabled can happen so incredibly fast!"  And of course accidents can happen in a thousand ways: cars, motorcycles, lightning strikes, war, gang violence, work related, and even on vacation.  And becoming disabled through an accident doesn't take in to consideration all of the birth defects, or diseases that can strike the unsuspecting and make life pretty darn hard to live.  It almost makes you want to curl up around your fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate and never go outside...BUT, that's not reality is it? 

Now in my case, I broke my neck in a college wrestling match.  It started off like most other matches, but little did I ever dream that this one could change my life for ever...and it did!  Due to some delays in the tournament, I didn't get a chance to thoroughly warm up my muscles before the match and was called to wrestle.  Frankly, I was a bit disoriented (my friends might say this is normal, but I'm sure they're just trying to be funny...I think...).  My opponent came out and quickly took me to the mat and turned my shoulders toward my back (not where you want to be as a wrestler).  That was not a problem, I knew what to do - so I simply bridged up on my neck - a routine I've practiced literally thousands of times - but this time, my neck snapped and broke at Cervical 6-7.  At that moment, I was paralyzed from the neck down...at that moment, I was entering the whole new world of being a "quadriplegic!"

Over the years, my recovery has been better than many, but nonetheless, I've been assigned to crutches, and more recently (on occasion) a wheelchair for 30 years.  I've gone thru surgeries, the onset of arthritic joints, massive leg spasms, shoulder degeneration and pain (from using crutches) and so much more...

Who is this Mark Whyte guy? Believe me I'm far from perfect.  I'm NOT a Type "A" personality (I wish I was at times), I'm NOT a perfectionist and I'm not especially skilled or disciplined...BUT, I am someone who has been there-done that and lived to talk about it.  After my broken neck, I went back and earned my bachelor's degree and 2 master's degrees, I've lived and worked in Europe and taught in Africa, and currently teach as adjunct faculty at the college level.  Honestly, I'm not the best dad, but I'm a pretty good one, and my husband skills lack here and there, yet, Katie's not complaining - Why is that?  It's all about choosing to get up in the morning, while maintaining a sense of hope for the day ahead and putting one foot (or roll a wheel) in front of the other, and getting busy with life...even if you're disabled.  And my view is that we can all do that, it just might take a bit of help to get started - a bit of encouragement! And that's the bottom line of what I'm all about...getting up, starting again, and helping others to do the same.

What's your story?  Since you're here on this site, I'll assume that you are likely in 1 of 3 categories: You're handicapped, you are married to someone who is (or contemplating it) or your a care giver/Special-Ed teacher, nurse, or other hands-on kind of friend.  Perhaps you are struggling with depression or simply don't know how to move on with your life and maintain a sense of dignity, and joy!  Or you're watching someone who fits that description.  If so...as the old adage goes: "You've come to the right place!"

Imagine... You CAN Live A Better Life With A Disability - Starting In Just 3 Hours!

Katie and I are teachers - people who like to help others succeed.  So we've sat down and walked through the ups and downs of being disabled, living successfully with someone who's disabled, effectively assisting others who are handicapped and raising a child who is disabled.  We've "written" the process down for you and put it in an audio-book we've called...

"Living Large in spite of a Disability"

Proven advice to Live better, love more and be a success!

 You're probably wondering what you'll hear on this audio book??  Here's some of it -- For starters:

• Can a handicap be conquered? Or are you doomed to live a pitiful and depressing existence?
   
• Is it possible to fall in love with a disabled person and make it work out?  How?  What do you need to know?
   
• How to overcome past obstacles that keep you from conquering your handicap and REALLY living life!
   
• Can you maintain both your sanity and your marriage under the extreme fatigue and pressures of raising a handicapped child?
   
• What issues do you need to consider BEFORE you start a family?
   
• Where does the strength come from to get up yet another day, and start again?
   
•  How can you as a caregiver/friend or spouse be a genuine help to a disabled person, without stripping them of their dignity?
   
• Where does the grieving process fit in the midst of a disability?  How do you keep that grief from becoming depression?
   
• What do you say to those people in the middle of a "grocery store" who say condescending things - they may mean well - but don't really understand the situation? 
   
• What does it mean to help a disabled person to accommodate, contextualize and redefine success?
   
• How can you be an effective parent if you're disabled and how do you effectively parent a child with disabilities?
   
• Why identifying and tightening your worldview (fancy term) will improve your ability to live successfully, in spite of your disability. 
   
• What does success really mean and which tools can help you get there?
   
• And so much more...
   

  This is a no-holds barred kind of discussion (what else would you expect from an ex-college wrestler?)  Look, we all know that life can be hard and at times it feels down right cruel - and yet, we all have a choice.  We can curl up and die, or start living life - EVEN if it's a different life than what we were expecting as a 10 year old with dreams of being an astronaut or an actress.  This audio package screams from the roof tops: YES, it is POSSIBLE to live a large-life as a handicapped person and YES it is possible to survive a marriage when one spouse is handicapped from day one or becomes handicapped during the marriage.  And YES, it is possible to maintain your family even when you have a child who is handicapped!

The 3 hours of audio and all of it's added materials will both encourage and challenge you! 

Take a look at these screen shots of the package you'll receive...it's a simple download that will open on your desk top (Both windows and Mac).  It looks a bit like a browser window allowing you to listen to the audios, read the materials and even connect to materials on the web. 
 

Screen #1  Below is the introduction page with the menu on your left side

Screen #2 below is the audio control -
just click and the audio will start up

Screen #3  Here are 3 shots of the menu open to different
sections - giving you a view of the amount of materials included

 Screen #4 We also provide guidelines and an outline to help you apply the materials - because knowledge without application = nothing!

Screen#5  Frankly, this part is quite cool...it's a notes function that allows you to open a document, begin reading and then open up a "NOTES" box, take some notes, save it and associate it with that page for later reference. 
 

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So pardon me a moment while I get excited.  Why?  Because the Professor part of me gets "wound up" when I can put together a product or in this case, an educational course that is functional, easy to use AND one that I know will challenge and encourage people to really grow and develop!!  THAT, makes me excited!!  Honestly, I was pleased to just put the audios together, but then I thought, "how about adding the transcript of the audios?  Then, what about some further perspective on the concept of Living Large?  Hmmm...let me think, I could add this document and that video, and theses ideas" and before you know it, I had quite a package sitting before me...

Ok, let me back up a moment...Have you ever found yourself feeling a bit irritated when people describe hard situations they're facing?  I've heard people make statements about being disabled that either comes off as "Pollyanna,"  such as: "It'll all be just fine no matter what" or on the flip side, having such a negative attitude that you think to yourself, "Geesh, I've got to steer clear of him.  His attitude is venomous!  He'll drive me into the ground with his negative outlook on life!!" 

Well, if you have ever experienced that (and if you haven't, unfortunately you will at some point) - Be encouraged!  Because on this audio, Katie and I will give you straight talk - some of it painful, some of it sharing our own failures, BUT all of it with a sense of hope - and practical steps to direct you to successful living.  Life can be hard - but it's how we respond that counts in the end. 

Several question have to be asked:  At this point in your life, Will you give up, or press ahead?  Will you whine, or consider your disability as a life lesson that will get you ever closer to your goals?  Will you continue to find convenient ways to put off your growth, your skill development, your emotional maturity, YET one more day, thinking that you can start on it tomorrow? 

When will the excuses stop?   Today's a great day for that to happen!! 

It's YOUR choice...just as it was mine and Katie's. 

Listen Today and Discover How To Live
A Better Life With A Disability

That's what this audio package is all about.  And of course, you can conveniently play it over and over on your car stereo, at your home or in an iPod or mp3 player. 

So order today and you can download it instantly.  THEN, you'll be on your way to metaphorically getting off your "bum" and making your life better than it is - more fulfilled, more encouraging, and more fulfilling - in just about 3 hours. 

You can order this audio package right now - you'll get the information you need from 2 people who have literally:  "been there and done that!"...for just $67.00.  Download it instantly and get started living large!  AND, on top of receiving the audios, we'll also give you the written transcript of all 4 audios as an eBook!   So, you'll receive, the audios and the printable eBook!  PLUS, we have several  bonuses we'll send you as well...     Make Your Life Stretch Farther -- Starting Now!   Order Here 24 hours a day and 7 days a week - no need to wait!!  it's a small investment that you can listen to again and again and then pass on to a friend. And if you don't think so, there's always my... "....60 day Money Back Guarantee!" If our audio book package doesn't help you get started living large, just email us - No hassles - and we'll gladly refund your money.

AS A BONUS for ordering,  we'll gladly send you these additional reports, and you can keep them even if you return the audio package. 
 

 Make Your Life Stretch Farther -- Starting Now!   Order Here
24 hours a day and 7 days a week - no need to wait!!

We want you to WIN!  Both in life and with the purchase of this audio book.  In fact, this audio book series is JUST  THE BEGINNING!  We are developing a whole series of audios on very specific topics, by interviewing experts in the fields of Aspergers syndrome, Autism, Speech issues, Manic depression, Rehab specialists, Motivational experts, and all kinds of disabled concerns...the list could be endless.  And we'd very much like to get your feedback so that we can literally "zero in" on the topics that meet the real needs.  After you order, we'll email you and show you how you can give your input on these kind of issues.  So jump in and get started with this series and be on the ground floor for the ones to come!

Remember, you'll get all of this:

• 3 hours of audio featuring topics designed to meet needs of both the disabled person, and those around them! -- Download instantly.
   

• Multiple, Instantly downloadable bonuses that will further focus you for success.
   

•  Access to our Blog where you can give input and keep up with a variety of disability topics.
   

• AND, a downloadable eBook of the entire audio series in PDF format.

Are You Ready to start Living Larger? 
Take your first step and I'll meet you there!!

Here's to your Success,

Mark and Katie Whyte

Make Your Life Stretch Farther -- Starting Now!   Order Here
24 hours a day and 7 days a week - no need to wait!!