“What’s the Word?” is an opportunity to hear directly from self-advocates about what’s important to them. This month’s article features Lindsey Wood, a self-advocate living in northwestern WI.
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“My name is Lindsey, and I am a young woman with cerebral palsy living in northwestern Wisconsin. Self-advocacy is essential in all areas of my life, like transportation, education, employment, and personal health. I have had some incredible role models that have helped me learn to advocate for myself and become independent. Being self-advocate taught me to do things differently and that it’s okay. Although initially frustrating, I learned to have patience and perseverance and keep trying to solve problems that arise in my life. Eventually, I will find a way to modify systems to work for me.”
If you or somebody you know would like to be featured in “What’s the Word?” contact Jeremy at jeremy.gundlach@wisconsin.gov.