
19:40
Hi Rory! Apologies as we were just getting set up :) Glad you are here!

19:43
Sometimes it takes a few minutes to let everyone in

19:48
hi everyone

20:03
i’m sorry I’m late

20:04
bRB everyone

20:21
np

20:21
Welcome everyone! Should be an exciting afternoon

20:34
i’m sorry I’m late

20:57
Hope everyone is ready for this...it should be great

21:43
i’m sorry I’m late

21:53
No worries William, welcome!

21:55
No problem, William!

22:00
me to

22:09
Welcome Samantha!

22:13
Glad everyone is here now :)

23:20
gthomas@pyd.org

23:21
thanks genelle

23:28
Thank you, Genelle

23:46
Thank you, Genelle

23:51
Learn about the National Disability Mentoring Coalition at disabilitymentors.org

24:06
very interesting job ra

25:10
Hi Ray!! Good to see you again!

25:37
The Aleen Iverson thing was amazing

26:11
I LISTEN to his podcast.

27:25
what's the title of the book?

29:27
My Legs may be Paralyzed but my Mind Isn't

33:14
Who was I talking with for tech support?

33:31
Mike or Steve would be ideal Peter

33:55
I was already on the phone with someone troubleshooting a tech issue.

33:59
Yes, I have heard of him

34:22
Steve Harvey looks like Mr. Potato Head

34:34
Host of Family Feud that Steve Harvey?

34:41
he hosts family feud at 8 eastern time

34:55
on channel 7

34:57
OH yeah

35:40
Steve Harvey sure looks like Mr. Potato Head

37:04
Thank you, Genelle.

38:41
Your mind is stronger than anything

38:48
Sorry that I was late…What did I miss from 2:00pm.-2:10pm.

39:27
not much

39:27
Sorry that I was late…What did I miss from 2:00pm.-2:10pm?.

39:27
Not much, Brenna, this is all being recorded.

39:27
Brenna, we have recorded the session and will provide it so you can watch what you missed.

39:37
stop

40:08
Did I miss anything important?.

40:13
Mostly the speech by him about him wanting to be in the NBA but he had a disability and got paralyzied which he has tried to use to turn into a positive @Brenna

40:23
stop

40:44
it’s ok, Samatha.. Just listen to Ray.

41:10
I am lisuning

41:32
Jonathan I was there for that, and I was there for Genelle’s speech too…I was wondering what I missed during the beginning?.

41:50
ok emma

41:54
amen!!!!!!

42:03
No problem, Brenna, just a brief intro…try to follow from here and you can always watch the recording later!

42:58
Thanks, Ray!!!!

43:10
Thank you, Ray!!!

43:11
That was awesome Ray. Thank you for sharing your story

43:28
thank you ray!

43:34
Very inspiring

43:37
thx ray

43:38
is it hard to be in a wheelchair when u love basketball

43:39
Thank you, Ray!

43:39
Great speach Ray !!!

43:42
thx

43:43
Extraordinary

43:43
Thank you, Ray!

43:43
Thank you soso much , your story is so inspiring.

43:49
you are the bast

43:53
that is great thank you

43:57
thanks ray

43:58
Thank you so much for sharing your story, Ray! You're an amazing person!

44:05
good question, Garnet

44:12
Advice on being in an interabled relationship?

44:24
You can also use the raise hand feature too!

44:26
wheel on ray

44:34
Great question, Lillian

44:36
Thank you very much.

44:44
What is the most enjoyable thing about being able to play the game you love in a wheel chair? Does it give you hope

44:46
Ray played wheelchair basketball and won a scholarship to college to play on a wheelchair basket ball team!! Thus a college education and the sport of wheel chair b. gall

44:52
basket ball

44:54
Where can you purchase your book?.

44:57
you are the bast

44:59
That was such a great story and thank you for sharing.

45:00
Awesome story Ray!

45:08
I'LL GET BOOK

45:19
I have the book, it is great

45:22
Yo Man Ray you are the coolin’ Chillin’ Person you are the man You are a Rock-in’ scientist you are very nicest person you have great Compassion

45:23
Breanna, I found the book on Amazon!

45:29
What advice do you have for people who discover that they can't get their dream job or career?

45:32
good question

45:54
I had back surgery and it was awful

46:08
YOUR POWERHOUSE

46:15
Can you buy your book at Barnes & Noble?.

46:21
YES

46:45
THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤️

47:10
nice pic

47:11
SEE ME NOT MY DISABILITY

47:37
YES

47:39
agreed

47:47
great question

48:04
can I go to the bathroom

48:08
Great question, Liz

48:20
yes samatha,

48:20
DOMINATE

48:24
Of course! You never have to ask

49:07
NO NEED TO ASK

49:16
DO U

49:19
I’m really out amazed you are Mr. incredible love that picture in the Background I totally seek your Happiness love that smiling smiles

49:39
BE U

49:40
I agree!!!

50:49
Love Amazon!!

50:57
Thanks, Ray!

50:57
Can we share your website in the chat?

50:58
You touched on this a little bit but I am curious in a bit more detail, What was a pivotal moment of yours that made you realize that you are able to make this your career?

52:01
What’s your website or email so I can order the book?.

52:09
DO YOU HAVE AUDIOBOOK

52:36
DONT SEE IT.

52:44
Are there moments in your life when you feel resentful or sad about what happened to you?

52:56
BRB YALL

53:03
tyt

53:10
ok

53:13
Where did you meet your wife?.

53:48
Do you ever feel greatful it happened in the sense that it gave you new perspective on life and taught you a lot of life lessons at a young age which some never learn

53:50
PLEASE MAKE IT

53:52
Thanks for sharing your story. Very inspirational Can you share your website in the chat

54:08
I would like to know which member of YLF I was troubleshooting with.

54:15
Yo Man Ray you are the coolin’ Chillin’ Person you are the man You are a Rock-in’ scientist you are very nicest person you have great Compassion

54:18
raygrand.com

54:37
How’s is to marry someone who doesn’t have a disability?.

54:49
thanks, medhdi

55:23
what are some things you do or an suggest, when yo have more difficult days? do you feel held back and how do you get past those feelings

56:05
awesome, question LaRyzza!

56:42
sry bad internet conection

57:59
I’m really out amazed you are Mr. incredible love that picture in the Background I totally seek your Happiness love that smiling smiles

58:12
np Garnet, just rejoin anytime you get disconnected:)

58:31
that’s awesome, Ray!!

58:33
Yo Man Ray you are the coolin’ Chillin’ Person you are the man You are a Rock-in’ scientist you are very nicest person you have great Compassion

59:27
do you hav moments when you feel sad about what happened?

59:32
just to clarify

59:35
Resentful means it's something you're upset about

01:00:33
I had a surgery on my back and it change EVERYTHING.. I understand you ray

01:01:33
Shit

01:01:45
lol

01:01:56
omg haha that’s a great analogy

01:01:57
No foul language please, Jack. Thanks.

01:02:00
I love this analogy!

01:02:05
Sorry

01:02:08
Let's keep the language on the public chat professional and appropriate please!

01:02:11
lats not say that

01:02:16
Ok Sorry

01:02:41
I will

01:03:04
wow

01:03:25
SEND LINK TO BOOK

01:04:02
CANT FIND IT.

01:04:04
Way to look at the bright side of things. Fantastic perspective

01:04:15
Wow, what great perspective

01:04:21
YES

01:04:35
Ray, your honesty is refreshing.

01:05:04
I WAS BORN THIS WAY

01:05:14
BABY

01:05:23
ray even though ur black your amazing you should run the black lives matter movement

01:05:32
WAHOO RAY, HIP HIP HOORAY RAY!!!!

01:05:34
haha! Yeah Cristinaina

01:05:39
Can't stop the glee

01:05:46
YES

01:05:47
Hip hip hoo"Ray"!

01:06:00
Yeah yeah yeah,

01:06:12
Woohoo!!

01:06:25
AGREED

01:07:05
RAY SHOULD RUN

01:07:07
When will the breakout sessions be?

01:07:15
YEah RAY!!!! WOOO!!!

01:07:19
Run for President

01:07:25
RAY FOR PRESIDENT

01:07:30
YES!!!

01:07:34
awesome

01:07:37
ray 2020

01:07:40
Yo Man Ray you are the coolin’ Chillin’ Person you are the man You are a Rock-in’ scientist you are very nicest person you have great Compassion

01:07:41
YES RAY!! YOU’D BE AN AMAZING PRESIDENT!!

01:07:56
BLACK LIVES MATTER

01:08:02
BLACK LIVES MATTER

01:08:04
always

01:08:17
AGREED

01:08:31
really enjoy your walk

01:08:36
I FEEL chronic pain is AWFUL

01:08:47
^

01:08:48
talk I mean'

01:08:48
YES

01:09:22
Sounds like you have a wonderful wife!

01:09:38
Melanie is amazing Love Melanie

01:09:48
I'M A WRITER

01:09:53
TOO

01:10:00
That is so true, Ray! A giving mindset challenges so much.

01:10:12
Yo Man Ray you are the coolin’ Chillin’ Person you are the man You are a Rock-in’ scientist you are very nicest person you have great Compassion

01:10:15
Personal acceptance leads to public acceptance

01:10:15
your mindset is powerful

01:10:17
I totally agree your wife sounds awesome! you should feel so lucky n fortunate to have her.

01:10:19
THIS! SO TRUE

01:10:25
ADVOCATE

01:10:37
I completely agree LaRyzza - such a powerful mindset and a powerful self-advocate

01:10:48
I’m really out amazed you are Mr. incredible love that picture in the Background I totally seek your Happiness love that smiling smiles

01:11:39
PLEASE PUT ME IN BREAKOUT ROOM

01:11:43
ALL OF THIS

01:11:46
YES

01:11:49
We will move to breakout rooms shortly!

01:11:57
Yo Man Ray you are the coolin’ Chillin’ Person you are the man You are a Rock-in’ scientist you are very nicest person you have great Compassion

01:12:02
Just gonna say when you speak you get the whole room to listen and it is amazing GREAT JOB!!!!

01:12:03
Beautiful words Ray!!!

01:12:05
WITH RAY

01:12:06
Yess, thank you so much for this.

01:12:14
Yes, thanks so much Ray!!

01:12:16
YES

01:12:17
I hope we can get Ray all of these comments

01:12:20
Thank you, Ray!

01:12:25
Thank You So Much Ray!

01:12:26
Thank you so much, Ray! You are amazing!

01:12:28
Thank you so much, Ray!

01:12:29
Yes, Thanks again Ray!!

01:12:48
BEST PART OF YLF

01:12:56
YES

01:13:23
Thank you very much.

01:13:24
Great job Ray

01:14:41
I didn't really have time to prepare anything,

01:15:09
Yes Peter!!

01:15:12
but I think I can still do well.

01:15:12
No problem, Peter!

02:07:17
tHANK YOU MANU, I AM SURE THE YOUTH IN YOUR GROUP WERE SO PLEASED TO HEAR YOU

02:07:52
Ray - you're the man of the day!! Take care

02:07:55
The only thing missing was lunch!

02:08:08
Ha, yes true

02:08:12
Yes, Lunch would be awesome

02:08:14
ray wt ur contact info

02:08:15
Great to see you Manu!!!

02:08:25
Nice to see you too Deep!

02:08:31
Thank you mentors! Including Ray.

02:08:32
I just want to thank you all , i really enjoyed my group

02:08:43
My group ROCKED!

02:08:48
Thank you everyone!!

02:08:49
Great Day!

02:08:53
Thank you everyone, nice to see you to Manu

02:08:55
This was wonderful!

02:08:56
Everyone here are rockstarts, thank you Mentors, Peer Leaders, interested delagates and everyone else!

02:09:00
Thank you!!

02:09:13
You were great as always, Ray!!

02:09:18
thanks

02:09:18
Go Lindsay!

02:09:19
Yeah this is such an awesome event. Thank you mentors, delegates and everyone!!!

02:09:23
Woohoo!

02:09:24
thank you Ray! is there an email i can reach you at?

02:09:41
Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to put this event on! Your work definitely paid off!

02:10:20
Have fun tonight everyone!!

02:10:29
I prefer to listen tonight I'm too shy to perform

02:10:30
Can I sing with head phones in cuz my voice sounds better? im worried about yall not hearing the music tho

02:10:31
Can I do a cover song for my instrument?

02:10:31
So glad you all enjoyed your groups - hope you learned some great tips for making progress toward your career goals!

02:10:34
Thank you, Becca!

02:10:36
Or does it have to be an original?

02:10:52
It does not have to be an original.

02:10:53
it can b anything

02:11:02
good point mo

02:11:05
Sure Jonathan it shouldn’t be an issue

02:11:07
Is performance optional? I would prefer to watch if that’s okay

02:11:08
I prefer to listen because I'm too shy to perfomr

02:11:14
Of course optional

02:11:15
Performance is OPTIONAL

02:11:20
no problem jack

02:11:30
bye everyone

02:11:35
Bye everyone!

02:11:35
thanks everyone

02:11:37
Bye all!!!

02:11:42
Thanks everyone

02:11:42
Bye Darryl

02:11:47
Bye all!

02:11:48
BYE Y’all

02:11:48
bye everyone

02:11:53
Have fun!

02:11:55
Adios!

02:11:56
Bye, all see you at 6:30pm!!!

02:11:58
Thank you!

02:12:04
bye y’all!