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Fox expressed a robust attitude to his situation: he refused to regard himself as disabled, and would not allow anyone to pity him, telling a Toronto radio station that he found life more " rewarding and challenging " since he had lost his leg.

His feat helped redefine Canadian views of disability and the inclusion of the disabled in society.

Fox's actions increased the visibility of people with disabilities, and in addition influenced the attitudes of those with disabilities, by showing them disability portrayed in a positive light.

Rick Hansen commented that the run challenged society to focus on ability rather than disability.

" What was perceived as a limitation became a great opportunity.

People with disabilities started looking at things differently.

They came away with huge pride ", he wrote.