Jessica Cox inspires people to “disarm” limits

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Jessica Cox, the world’s first licensed pilot without arms, shares her story of defying expectations in her book, “Disarm Your Limits.” Cox was born with out arms and has learned how to go about her daily life using her feet instead. Through this she has not only earned her pilot’s license but also surfs, scuba dives, rides horses and travels the world as a motivational speaker and advocate for people with disabilities.

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