In September of 2009 at the age of 21, Anthony Lue’s life changed in the blink of an eye when an industrial accident left him with a severe spinal cord injury. The provincial athlete was paralyzed from the waist down and his hopes and dreams for the future world-class athlete were shattered. Anthony knew he had to learn to view the world through a new lens and overcome daily barriers in an effort to live a life that was both fulfilling and inspiring. So, despite his spinal cord injury, he made a conscious decision to persevere, build new dreams, and triumph in the face of life’s adversities.
Today, Anthony is an entrepreneur who is building a career in the field of accessibility as well as various other consulting services. Recently graduating on the Dean’s list from the University of Arizona as a dual scholarship athlete with a degree in Rehabilitation Studies and Services, Anthony shares with his audiences how they too can persevere and succeed against all odds.
FROM HIGH SCHOOL SUPERSTAR…
TO WHEELCHAIR USER: THIS IS MY STORY
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Where some might have thrown in the towel, Anthony Lue chose to keep moving forward and to continue his dream to compete for Canada. His sights were set on the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo and then the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
As Anthony knows all too well, sometimes things just don’t go your way. After realizing the inequalities within the sport of Handcycling and Adaptive athletics as a whole, he had some hard decisions to make. Anthony’s ultimate decision to fail forward and give up on a lifelong dream of pursuing the Paralympics was now his new reality. Anthony’s rollercoaster of a ride after breaking his back has put him in a unique position to help and make change on a daily basis.
This has allowed him to focus on what's really important and to help those who truly need it. After he received a full ride athletic scholarship from the University of Arizona, Anthony made a conscious decision to pursue his education and grow his business as an Accessibility Consultant and Motivational Speaker. His experiences as a young, disabled black man have brought him to this fork in the road in his life. Does he chase his athletic dreams or does he try to make this world a better place? The question for Anthony was a no brainer. Why not both! Buckle up for this new and exciting chapter in Anthony’s life.
