Disability Level and Lucy The Piano Player
Are there exceptions to the disability level covered in my last article? OK, take 15 minutes to see the videos – totally worth it.
Earlier this week, I covered the four general levels of disability as a workers comp claim progresses from the injury to the date of return to gainful employment. Keeping with the same theme, I thought I would venture outside the regular articles that I write and dedicate one to a person.
I have not done this since the actor Paul Newman passed away years ago. Let’s look at two videos that will change your definition of disability level. As I musician of 50+ years, I was astounded with the level of musical mastery by this very talented teenager with unimaginable hurdles that she, her instructor Daniel, and her mum endured to enable her to play Chopin and other classical works. You will see many mums shedding a tear as she plays flawlessly. Prepare to be amazed. I was,
The video is copyrighted by The Piano – a great English series. The series follows her from an English train station to playing for the King and Queen of England at the King’s Coronation.
Take a ten-minute break and watch a miracle. The gentleman with the comments is Lang Lang, one of the world’s top piano players.
Her disability level can be seen by watching her walk to the piano. She won the competition with the pressure on in front of a large crowd at the Royal Albert Hall.
One can see many other videos on this teenager, yes teenager, that can play the piano like a grandmaster.
Charities Noted
One of the best workers comp charities is Kids Chance.
Does this change your thought of disability level? The charity that Lucy benefited from that provided Daniel, the wonderful instructor that had to invent a new way to teach Lucy can be found here.
