Richard St. Denis helps provide free wheelchairs for people in rural Mexico . The wheelchairs are collected from the U.S. , repaired and re - fit . St. Denis ' group also teaches people how to use their chairs and maximize their quality of life . Do you know a hero ? For decades , Richard St. Denis has advocated for the rights of Americans who , like him , are living with a disability . Nominations are open for 2011 CNN Heroes .
Richard St. Denis helps provide free wheelchairs for people in rural Mexico . The wheelchairs are collected from the U.S. , repaired and re - fit . St. Denis ' group also teaches people how to use their chairs and maximize their quality of life . Do you know a hero ? Nominations are open for 2011 CNN Heroes .