A Success in My Life Journey
Hello! My name is Hannah Rose Kandel. My family and friends sometimes call me Hannie or Rosie, but I also like to be called HannieRosie. I’m 27 ½ years old and live in Naples, Florida. I’d like to share with you some recent steps I’ve taken toward an office job and a bright, fulfilling future. […]
Vilissa Thompson
Vilissa Thompson Ramp Your Voice! is the brainchild movement of Vilissa Thompson, LMSW, a macro-minded social worker and prominent leader and expert in addressing and educating the public and political figures about the plight of disabled people, especially disabled women of color. I strive to promote the importance of self-advocacy & strengthen empowerment efforts among […]
Ron Suskind
I never thought I’d be the CEO of a tech startup. But after I wrote Life, Animated, I got thousands of responses asking largely the same question: “how can my family connect with our autistic child like you and Cornelia did with Owen?” So I gathered some of the best neuroscientists and technologists around, and […]
Steven Spohn
Steve Spohn is the Chief Operations Officer and Community Outreach Director for AbleGamers charity, award-winning author, and advocate for people with disabilities. Featured on CNN, NBC and other mainstream news outlets as an assistive technology and game accessibility expert, Steven brings all his knowledge and much more to championing for people with disabilities in the […]
Kevin Pearce
Former professional snowboarder Kevin Pearce is now an inspirational survivor, sports commentator, motivational speaker and advocate for brain injury and Down syndrome. via his website kevinpearce.com & visit LoveYourBrain [av_font_icon icon=’ue8f4′ font=’entypo-fontello’ style=” caption=” link=’manually,https://www.facebook.com/loveyourbrainfoundation/’ linktarget=’_blank’ size=’40px’ position=’left’ color=” admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=’av-8mlai6′] Facebook Page [/av_font_icon] [av_font_icon icon=’ue8f2′ font=’entypo-fontello’ style=” caption=” link=’manually,https://twitter.com/KevinPearce’ linktarget=’_blank’ size=’40px’ position=’left’ color=” admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=’av-81043y’] […]
Kelle Hampton
Kelle Hampton: This blog grew from an itty bitty space to a bigger floor plan in 2010 when I wrote about the birth of our daughter, Nella, who was born with Down syndrome. From there, I wrote a book, Bloom, about our first year with her. via her website kellehampton.com [av_font_icon icon=’ue8f4′ font=’entypo-fontello’ style=” caption=” […]
Eliana Tardio
My name is Eliana Tardio, I’m the proud mom of Emir and Ayelén; both with Down syndrome. Having two biological children with Down syndrome is not a common circumstance, but a teachable experience as any other. via her website elianatardio.us [av_font_icon icon=’ue8f4′ font=’entypo-fontello’ style=” caption=” link=’manually,https://www.facebook.com/ELIANATARDIOH/’ linktarget=’_blank’ size=’40px’ position=’left’ color=” admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=’av-75lpmi’] Facebook Page [/av_font_icon] [av_font_icon icon=’ue8f2′ […]
Hannah Deakin
My name is Hannah, I am 26 years old. I had an injury as a young teenager, I developed several illnesses, then secondary complications and as a result I am disabled and use a powerchair. I aspire to make a difference in the world. via her HannahDeakin.blog [av_font_icon icon=’ue8f2′ font=’entypo-fontello’ style=” caption=” link=’manually,https://twitter.com/HannahDeakin2′ linktarget=’_blank’ […]
Peter Frates
A former Captain of the Boston College baseball team and professional baseball player in Europe, Pete Frates was diagnosed with ALS in March of 2012, at the age of 27. via petefrates.com [av_font_icon icon=’ue8f4′ font=’entypo-fontello’ style=” caption=” link=’manually,https://www.facebook.com/TeamFratetrain/’ linktarget=’_blank’ size=’40px’ position=’left’ color=” admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=’av-6wq4zc’] Facebook Page [/av_font_icon] [av_font_icon icon=’ue8f2′ font=’entypo-fontello’ style=” caption=” link=’manually,https://twitter.com/petefrates3′ linktarget=’_blank’ size=’40px’ position=’left’ […]
Sarah Gordy
“I’m a professional actor, dancer and model. I have Down’s Syndrome but that is not all I am.” Sarah Gordy [av_font_icon icon=’ue8f4′ font=’entypo-fontello’ style=” caption=” link=’manually,https://www.facebook.com/sarahgordyactor/’ linktarget=’_blank’ size=’40px’ position=’left’ color=” admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=’av-7tvc7f’] Facebook Page [/av_font_icon] [av_font_icon icon=’ue8f2′ font=’entypo-fontello’ style=” caption=” link=’manually,https://twitter.com/sarah_gordy’ linktarget=’_blank’ size=’40px’ position=’left’ color=” admin_preview_bg=” av_uid=’av-5ck3qz’] Follow on Twitter [/av_font_icon] [av_hr class=’invisible’ height=’50’ shadow=’no-shadow’ […]