Senior genetics major, Truman and National Scholar Elizabeth Caldwell was invited to give a Ted Talk at TEDxClemsonU’s Innovate to Elevate event on August 24, 2024.
TEDxClemsonU’s Innovate to Elevate event aimed to catalyze a culture of innovation, collaboration, and positive change within the university community, empowering individuals to elevate their ideas, aspirations, and impact on the world.
The title of Elizabeth’s talk was “Now You See Me: Recognizing Invisible and Dynamic Disabilities,” and featured topics of her own disability, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), disabilities as a whole and how society reacts to these disabilities.
“Most often my cane is the first thing people notice about me. And once strangers see me with a cane, they immediately begin making assumptions.”
Elizabeth’s talk resonates with both people with and without disabilities. She encourages those listening to rethink the way we view those with disabilities.
“I believe its time to innovate the way we think about disabilities so that we can elevate the entire disability community and make the world more accessible for all.”
