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“Lisa is determined to take her advocacy work to the federal level. Her journey started when she was in her 20s, advocating for better transportation services in her local area. What began as a personal mission soon grew into helping others navigate the complex web of services for people with disabilities.”

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“I decided to start a Podcast. The first episode of the Awareness Show Podcast aired 13 years ago and now there are over 115 episodes. I’ve interviewed everyone from self-advocates to celebrities including the actress Donna Mills from Knots Landing and Dawn Wells who played MaryAnn on Gilligan’s Island!”

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“For those of you just starting out, it can help to talk with friends and family about what you like to do. It doesn’t have to necessarily be about what job you like to do. Sometimes, even general conversations can help you figure out what you might be interested in.”

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During my life, I have had great experiences. There are way too many to put in this short story. But a few are worth mentioning. My father and I walked from San Diego to Los Angeles. It was just the two of us, and he pushed my chair and did everything we needed on the trip.

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Being successful starts even before I have to work, it starts with my uniform and arranging transportation through Access. I always schedule a little early so I can be on time even if there is traffic or the driver is late. Being on time is part of being professional.

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