Read more about Proud to Be Me: Why I’m Proud to Be a Woman with a Disability. — Azucena Garcia Ferro
“My life is not less. It is not a lesson in how to be thankful you escaped. It is rich, and difficult, and joyful, and ordinary, and extraordinary, in exactly the proportions every human life is.”
Read more about No Barriers. No Limits. No Stopping Rigo. — Rigo Gaona
“I am very committed to advocacy for people with disabilities. I meet with legislators and attend rallies for things I believe in. I want everyone to understand that people with disabilities are capable and smart and that we belong in every place.”
Read more about No Limits: My Journey of Love, Independence, and Advocacy. — Julie Gaona
“Being disabled is a part of who I am and I’m proud of every part of me! I will always fight for people with disabilities and encourage them to be proud of who they are.”
Read more about I Said, “I Want to Work!”—That Changed Everything
“What I want people to know is this: disability or no disability, tell people what you want. I told everyone, “I want to work!” Everything happened quickly. With the support of a job developer and a job coach, I connected with a local employer. I now work five days a week.”
Read more about Medicaid Matters: Supporting Alan’s Safe and Dignified Life
“Medicaid is what our son relies on for a safe and dignified life. He can be a bright light for all the people around him if we, the society, make good choices to sustain the essential supports and services for my son and other “different” and “able” individuals.”