Kari Heideman (2009)
Louisiana Young Heroes
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: Covington, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2009-06-14
Duration: 00:05:29
Subjects: Louisiana Young Heroes | Heideman, Kari | People with disabilities
Contributors:
- Menard, Tommy Interviewee
- Jeansonne, Hana Interviewee
- Heideman, Walta Interviewee
- Heideman, Kari Interviewee
Description
This segment from the 2009 Young Heroes Award Ceremony features a profile of honoree Kari Heideman, a senior at Covington High School. Heideman was born with no arms and short legs. Despite her physical challenges, she uses her feet to write, draw, paint, and play the piano. She is also a gifted student enrolled in advanced placement courses and a school volunteer.