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“One of Kimo’s favorite parts of being a business owner is seeing his artwork displayed in different places. His experience shows how the right supports can help someone pursue an employment goal.”
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Read more about One Step at a Time: “My Path to Employment” — Ashleigh Rowe
“Working has taught me a lot about myself. I have hard days just like everyone else. I know I need to give myself enough time to get ready each morning so I can have a successful day. I also know that people feel comfortable talking with me. I enjoy listening, helping others, and making people feel heard and seen.”
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Read more about Proud. Resilient. Unapologetically Me. — Emily Grunder
“Disability Pride isn’t about doing it all alone. It’s about knowing when to ask for help — from your doctors, your support team, your community. If I could tell anyone one thing, it’s this: don’t be afraid to ask for help. That’s not weakness. That’s pride.”
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Read more about My Journey in Advocacy and Emergency Preparedness. — Eric Aguilar
“I am a passionate leader committed to ensuring that emergency management and first responders integrate accessibility into every stage of crisis planning.”
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Read more about Disability Pride Month Reflections: “We Will Not Go Back!” — Sascha Bittner
“My mother had never known a person with cerebral palsy before me, and she initially bought into the “medical model” of disability, so she thought she somehow had to “fix” me. As we became more exposed to the disability rights movement, she began to see disability as a social condition and civil rights issue, which meant the solution wasn’t fixing me, but fixing the world by changing attitudes, changing laws, and creating more accessible, accommodating, and inclusive communities.”
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