(1) Having different abilities does not make my hopes and dreams less important than a typical person's dreams for his life. (2)
Like you, I dream about the job I will have some day, about the experiences I will have, and about the people I will meet. (3) I used to dream of talking with my mouth because I thought being like everyone else would make everything better. (4) Today, I am free because I can dream about my future and express my thoughts with the help of technology and the support of people who see me and not my disability. (5) Thank you for listening to me today; it felt good to make my voice heard.
The statement "He was so strong, I expected him to tear off his shirt and reveal an "S" on his chest", provides an allusion that the intensity of his strength can be compared to that of the fictitious character Superman. His strength may just give him authority to carry that "S" symbol.
