https://www.shanemichael.us- At first glance, Shane Michael Taylor’s story may seem similar to that of many other country artists in the industry today. He had dreamed of pursuing a career in music since he was a young boy growing up in Waterbury, Connecticut. He enjoyed riding horses, listening to country greats like John Denver and Garth Brooks and eventually began writing his own lyrics. What audiences may not realize when they first listen to Shane’s songs, however, is that he has overcome more obstacles and adversity in his three decades than most people could imagine facing in a lifetime.
Shane navigates the world in a wheelchair. Everything from eating and showering to getting into bed requires
the assistance of someone else. In addition, he struggles to communicate verbally as a result of being born with
a severe form of Cerebral Palsy, a developmental disorder affecting movement, speech and posture. Making
excuses, however, was never an option for Shane.
Shane taught himself to type with his nose at the age of five, at which point it became clear to everyone around
him that he was not going to let his physical condition limit him in any way. “I learned to adapt to the world
instead of letting it adapt to me,” he notes. “When I am faced with a challenge, I try to find something that
works and I don't stop until I do."
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