“There’s beauty and power in being different.”– a national champion athlete, lawyer and author with Spina Bifida Occulta
Uplifting Voices
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Katherine’s lifelong challenges with medical disabilities have never slowed her from reaching her goals. She has been a five-time Rhode Island state champion and an eight-time national champion in high school track and field and for these accomplishments, she was inducted into the Hall of Fame for the Rhode Island Interscholastic League. Katherine went on the earn her law degree and started her own law firm while also serving on the board of directors for the national and Rhode Island ACLU chapters and the Rhode Island Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Her work was recognized and she was named “Rising Star” in criminal defense five years in a row. After serving with the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Texas for a few years, Katherine had to retire based upon disability for medical reasons. Since retiring from law, she has penned a memoir called “Relentless: From National Champion to Physically Disabled Activist” and is currently active with her podcast named “The Phunky Diabetic Podcast”. continue reading...
Instant Inspiration Book - A must-have! book for people with disabilities. Instant Inspiration is a compilation of real-life enriching stories of differently-abled creators who have proved that nothing is impossible when you have the creativity and most importantly the support and encouragement of families. This book will inspire everyone especially children with disabilities as well as their parents, teachers, and caregivers and it will be of interest to anyone working with children with disabilities, from professionals to school administrators to school libraries. It makes a great addition to any classroom, home, library, or child's bedside.
Uplifting Voices - #1 global online community for the empowerment of people with disabilities – enrich your life, get motivated, explore interests, and celebrate strengths.
How can I or my family or my students with disabilities benefit from Uplifting Voices?
You and your child/student can benefit from this community by
- reading the Instant Inspiration book and checking out wonderful stories of creative role models with disabilities breaking down barriers
- reading life-enriching stories featuring personalities who overcame barriers put up by disabilities
- motivational stories of Motivational Role Models
- discovering your own child’s/student’s interests/hobbies/accomplishments/talent/skills/creativity while exploring the showcase section.