Jessica Rogers
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 1, 1997??? Sao Carlos, Brazil |
| Height | 18 in (460 mm) (2010) |
| Weight | 35 lb (16 kg) (2010) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Wheelchair track Swimming |
| Event(s) | All Events - Track 100 Brestroke - Swimming |
 | A major contributor to this article appears to have a close connection with its subject. (March 2011) |
Jessica Rogers is an accoplished athlete participating in Wheelchair basketball, Wheelchair Track and numerous swimming events. She is also the founder of the Caudal Regression Syndrome Association, an organization for information sharing, support, and networking.
Biogrophy
Jessica has a condition of lumbo sacral agenesis/caudal regression syndrome and bilateral leg amputations. Her spine ends at approximately T 7-10. She has resulting paralysis and very small lower anatomy. She has one kidney.
Jessica was adopted from Brazil by single mother Phyllis Rogers. Phyllis started adopting child in 1989. Today, Jessica is one eight children, all of whom have disabilities. Three of her brothers and sisters are hearing-impaired; while Jessica on the other hand uses a wheelchair to get around.
Early life
Jessica spent the first part of her life in an isolated crib in a care facility for adults with severe cognitive limitations. She was adopted into a single parent household with many siblings who have different disabilities. Jessica soon overcame her initial delays and proved to be a determined and bright young lady.[1]
In the news
In July of 2005, Jessica at the age of 8 years old, made national headlines while attending the National Junior Disability Championships (NJDC) in Tampa, Flordia. She was there to participate in the 25-meter breast stroke event. Monday afternoon Jecssica and her family decided to take a side trip to Busch Gardens. While at the park Jessica was denied access to three Busch Gardens rides, including the 6-inch-deep kiddy water rapids.
Ride attendants at Bush Gardens took one look at the Jessica, a little girl with no legs, called their managers and turned her away, not wanting to be responsible. When Jessica returned to the NJDC games Tuesday, her wheelchair carried a sign asking fellow athletes to boycott Busch Gardens. Afer going to the news media about over the Bush Gardens icident. Bush Gardens later on allowed Jessica on some of the parks rides.[2]
Filmography
Documentaries and other television appearances include:
| First aired | Title | Episode | Distributor | Produced by | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 18, 2006 | REBUILT: The Human Body Shop | A Child's Courage | Discovery Health Channel | D.T. Slouffman | Freddie Award-winning Discovery Channel series |
| October 2006 | News Report: Kicking For Kids Who Can't | None | WUSA9 News - Washington D.C. area | Emily Smitt | 2006 Emmy Winner |
Sports Career
Jessica's current goal is to make the 2012 Paralympics team, swimming in 50M and 100M events.
- 2010: Junior National Champion, 100, 200, 400, 800 M wheelchair track
- 2010: American Paralympic record holder, women's 100 SCY breaststroke
- 2010: American Paralympic record holder, women's 200 SCY IM
- 2010: Canadian American Paralympic National Champion women's 100 M breastroke
- 2009: Canadian American Paralympic National Champion women's 100 M breastroke
- 2009: Canadian American Paralympic National Champion women's 200 M breastroke
See also
References
- ^ "IM Jessica Rogers...2010 Racing Chair Recipient". Retrieved March 28, 2011.
- ^ "Disabled girl barred from theme park rides". Retrieved March 28, 2011.
- ^ "AMERICAN RECORDS FOR PARALYMPIC SWIMMERS - March 4, 2011" (PDF). Retrieved March 28, 2011.
- ^ "About Us". Retrieved March 28, 2011.
External links
- Caudal Regression Syndrome Association- Organization founded by Jessica Rogers
- A Child's Courage - The REBUILT: The Human Body Shop segment featuring Jessica Rogers
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