I am so excited to begin a new journey with you. I want to begin by telling you a little about what to expect here.
I am driven by a simple mission: Empower others and change our world together.
My life’s work is focused on empowering individuals with complex disabilities and significant cognitive impairments. I taught in public schools for over 21 years working to raise student and family expectations. Like many, 2020 taught me a great deal, including how much work is still needed to ensuring all members of our communities are heard and valued for their gifts, beliefs, and talents.
The pandemic was devastating, difficult, and isolating. But it also brings us the unique opportunity to define “normal” for our communities. I want to seize this moment, changing perspective to one of possibility, hope, and shared expectations. I genuinely believe that every member of our community can be successful in their career, relationships, and life. I welcome you to this work as we take an honest look at obstacles and challenges. Sometimes these discussions will be uncomfortable, and that is okay. It is only when we risk honesty that we can begin to truly understand each other’s perspectives.
You will come to know me through each post, and, I hope I get to know a bit about each of you too. I know I can learn from each of you.
Alison
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