Background Information

This story is about a man who has lived a full life both without and with a disability. He is living proof that all a person really needs is determination and love to make it in life. He is the designer of the voice synthesizer that you may use with the SARAW program. 

Questions

1. What does ALS stand for?

2. What does life expectancy mean?

3. What kinds of things did Tony Vitale do before being diagnosed with ALS?

4. Why do you think Vitale rejected the idea of quitting work and going on permanent disability?

5. What does the word synthesizer mean?

6. What languages is Vitale fluent in?

7. What is a book about someone's life experiences called?

8. What countries has Vitale been in?

9. Use the word endeavor in a sentence.

10. Why does Hawkings continue to do his work?

11. According to the last line of the story, what is most important to Vitale?