We are the Voices - Feb 2023 Issue 1

We are the Voices - Feb 2023 Issue 1

Popcorn For The People


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Popcorn For The People is a not-for-profit social enterprise with the purposeful mission of empowering adults with autism and other developmental disabilities by providing meaningful employment. This enterprise was started by Dr. Steven Bier and his wife Dr. Barbie Zimmerman-Bier to encourage and employ their son Sam who has Autism. Popcorn For The People is a valuable pillar of our society that is motivating an inclusive workforce and giving an encouraging message to the rest of companies and industry to enhance inclusiveness for the betterment of the community.?continue reading...


Jonathan Collins -?a determined wheelchair fencer


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Jonathan’s can-do attitude helped him to excel at wheelchair fencing sports. His sincere determination and hard work have won him gold in Mixed Sabre National Championships Novice Challenge. Jonathan also has the distinction of placing second in the British Fencing Personality of the Year Awards Dinner. To educate people about the life of a wheelchair athlete fencer, he has started the Wheelchair Fencer Blog.?continue reading...


Quote of the week:

“Even with our disability, we would like to be accepted in society to do what we love to do””?- Tabia Kocks,??model with Down Syndrome


Book for families of children with disabilities

A must-have! book for families of children with disabilities. A compilation of real-life stories of creators who have proved that nothing is impossible when you have the creativity and most importantly the support and encouragement of families. Through their stories of accomplishments and interviews, these individuals show us that no one sets boundaries for us other than ourselves. This book includes a variety of creators ranging from artists to singers to pianists to entrepreneurs. They range in age from nine to twenty-three and are enjoying different phases of their lives.??

?About Uplifting Voices?-??#1 global online community for people with disabilities –?Together we will be heard, together we will uplift.


How can I share my personal story in this community?

Every personal experience and ideas are welcome in this community. Please email us at?[email protected]?with your brief introduction and website/social media information.

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

  • reading?real-life stories?of people living with a disability.
  • Personal stories of?Role Models
  • discovering your own child’s/student’s interests/hobbies/accomplishments/talent/skills/creativity while exploring the?showcase?section.

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Sharon Finley

ACTION NOW for AUTISM

2 年

PLEASE do not change your mission and or vison on "We are teh Voices" so refreshing and honest BRAVO

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Betty E Schoen

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with 20+ years of experience working with disabled youth.

2 年

Great mission for this organization! Youth, in particular, are motivated by peers, so the stories of peers with like disabilities can really impact youth to do more.

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