“I have a heart for people, and that means I have a heart for inclusion! I believe that disabled people can meaningfully contribute to life and ministry, alongside the able-bodied community, as they were designed to be. “
“I have a heart for people, and that means I have a heart for inclusion! I believe that disabled people can meaningfully contribute to life and ministry, alongside the able-bodied community, as they were designed to be. “
“All of the roles I have today are where I can be a positive role model to the community and can make a difference. Where I can make sure everyone is heard. Everyone’s advocacy journey is different, and there is room for us all in the work.”
“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!”
“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.”
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.