Read more about No Limits: My Journey of Love, Independence, and Advocacy
“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 Bringing Joy to Others One Design at a Time
“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. “
Read more about DJ Alex—Music and Self-Advocacy are in My Blood
“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.”
Read more about From Not Knowing to The Awareness Show
“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!”