Ken Kunken Keeping Your Expectations High, Overcoming Barriers, & Dreaming of Things that Never Were

“Just because something hasn’t been done before, doesn’t mean you can’t do it now.”
~ Ken Kunken

In this episode of The Remarkable People Podcast, David hosts the inspirational Ken KunKen, who shares his journey of becoming a successful attorney despite being a quadriplegic. Ken talks about his life-altering injury during a college football game, his resilience in completing his engineering degree at Cornell University, and his eventual pursuit of a law degree. With support from his family and the drive to make a difference, Ken not only excelled in his career but also became a motivational speaker. He discusses overcoming physical and attitudinal barriers, the importance of maintaining high expectations, and his fulfilling personal life, including his marriage and fatherhood. Ken’s story is a testament to human perseverance and the power of a positive outlook.

Guest Bio: Ken Kunken broke his neck playing football for Cornell University in 1970, leaving him almost totally paralyzed from the shoulders down. After a lengthy hospitalization, Ken returned to Cornell where he completed his undergraduate degree in engineering. Ken then earned a Master of Arts degree at Cornell in education, as well as a Master of Education degree at Columbia University in psychology.

Ken became a nationally certified rehabilitation counselor. He worked for more than two years at Abilities Inc., where he provided vocational and placement counseling to severely disabled individuals. Wanting to accomplish still more, Ken enrolled in Hofstra University’s School of Law. Ken then worked for more than 40 years as a Nassau County assistant district attorney, where he became a Deputy Bureau Chief.Ken is married and the father of triplet boys.
Ken’s Book “I Dream of Things That Never Were: The Ken Kunken Story” was published in 2023.

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