‘Pave the way even further’: Double amputee graduates college

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

A student at Jackson State University in Mississippi is paving the way for future tigers with disabilities.Jahkee Johnson was born with a disease called tibial hemimelia.His mom was forced with the tough decision to move forward with a double amputation surgery when Johnson was just 9 months old.Fast forward to now – Johnson spent four years at Jackson State University.He also played the trombone as a member of the Sonic Boom of the South.“Somebody come behind me and do better, man, pave the way even further, make sure you go even further with it. Make sure you show there’s no limits. You are your own limit and your mindset is your own limit. Don’t let anybody set those limits for you,” Johnson said.Johnson is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in science and health and physical education and recreation.He’s going off to be a recreational therapist at Georgia Regional Hospital and says he will continue to stay involved with kids with disabilities.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —

A student at Jackson State University in Mississippi is paving the way for future tigers with disabilities.

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Jahkee Johnson was born with a disease called tibial hemimelia.

His mom was forced with the tough decision to move forward with a double amputation surgery when Johnson was just 9 months old.

Fast forward to now – Johnson spent four years at Jackson State University.

He also played the trombone as a member of the Sonic Boom of the South.

“Somebody come behind me and do better, man, pave the way even further, make sure you go even further with it. Make sure you show there’s no limits. You are your own limit and your mindset is your own limit. Don’t let anybody set those limits for you,” Johnson said.

Johnson is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in science and health and physical education and recreation.

He’s going off to be a recreational therapist at Georgia Regional Hospital and says he will continue to stay involved with kids with disabilities.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.

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