{"id":244555,"date":"2024-11-03T09:46:32","date_gmt":"2024-11-03T09:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/03\/meet-the-young-uber-driver-with-no-legs\/"},"modified":"2024-11-03T09:46:32","modified_gmt":"2024-11-03T09:46:32","slug":"meet-the-young-uber-driver-with-no-legs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/03\/meet-the-young-uber-driver-with-no-legs\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the young Uber driver with no legs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/479\/47987155.295.jpg\" alt=\"Ellah Ametor Avumatsodo became paralysed in the legs after falling off a building\" title=\"Ellah Ametor Avumatsodo became paralysed in the legs after falling off a building\" width=\"295\" height=\"160\" \/> <span class=\"play-icon\">play video<\/span><span class=\"image_caption\"><span>Ellah Ametor Avumatsodo became paralysed in the legs after falling off a building<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"-webkit-user-select: none; -webkit-touch-callout: none; -moz-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none;\">\n<p id=\"article-123\">In December 2010, a vibrant, hardworking roofing contractor named Ellah Ametor Avumatsodo set out to earn his monthly wages. <\/p>\n<p>He navigated through Accra, walking part of the way and taking public transport until he arrived at Adenta Commando, a suburb of the city. <\/p>\n<p>Unbeknownst to him, that would be the last day he\u2019d experience the ability to walk.<\/p>\n<p>While roofing the second storey of a building, Ellah suffered a devastating accident, falling from a height that left him unable to walk. <\/p>\n<p>This life-altering event marked the beginning of a difficult period, filled with dejection and discrimination that even led to thoughts of suicide.<\/p>\n<p>But despite the hardship, Ellah made the courageous decision to rebuild his life. <\/p>\n<p>With the help of a friend who also lived with a physical disability, he acquired a specially adapted vehicle equipped with an assist device\u2014a hand-operated pedal. <\/p>\n<p>With this tool, Ellah registered as a cab-hailing driver, transporting customers with the utmost care and dedication.<\/p>\n<p>Today, Ellah views positivity as his most powerful weapon against life\u2019s challenges. <\/p>\n<p>His commitment to the safety and satisfaction of his passengers defines his work, turning adversity into an inspiring testament to resilience.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"iN6SuGiZCKY\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"People&amp;Places: Meet the young paraplegic Uber driver working without functional legs\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iN6SuGiZCKY?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>play videoEllah Ametor Avumatsodo became paralysed in the legs after falling off a building In December 2010, a vibrant, hardworking roofing contractor named Ellah Ametor Avumatsodo set out to earn his monthly wages. 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