Growing up with the ADA

Still More Work to be Done – Jennifer Lee

Jennifer speaking at IL Education Day at the State House in 2019

Advocacy and the removal of barriers for people with disabilities is Jennifer’s calling. As chair of the MA https://www.masilc.org/mainStatewide Independent Living Council, Jennifer has been recognized for her organizing skills and effective advocacy. Jennifer has great appreciation for growing up post-ADA, but as a woman of color with a disability, she is very sensitive to …

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Disability is Normal – Desi Forte

Desi - on the right - with youths at the state house

While some advocates focus on inclusion, Desi’s path to independence has been through the disabiity community. She credits finding role models and peers at the Mass Hospital School with showing her how to be independent. Today, as a manager at Easter Seals MA, Desi still lives and works within the disability community. But she also …

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