Disabled But Not Really

🚨 Tickets Are Going FAST! 🚨 The Triumph Gala is just around the corner, and seats are filling up quickly! 🎉 If you haven’t secured your ticket yet, now’s the time. Don’t miss out on a night that celebrates resilience, empowerment, and the strength of our community. 💪🏽 📅 Date: November 14th 📍 Location: The Abbott, Kansas City 💵 Tickets: $100 (Available until October 31st) 🔗 Grab yours before they’re gone: https://lnkd.in/e_UCgP3Q See you there! 👏🏽 #TriumphGala #DisabledButNotReally #KansasCityEvents #Community #DisabilityAwareness #GetYourTicket

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Check out my latest blog to learn how we can advance access and equity for people with disabilities in the workplace. #NDEAM #DisabilityInclusion #InclusiveWorkplaces https://lnkd.in/g2BXmhHt

💡🎗October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month – a time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting understanding, and supporting those affected by Spina Bifida. It offers not only a perfect opportunity to continue educating ourselves, our communities, workplaces, elected officials, even our health care professionals, but also the occasion to connect with each other and celebrate our community. 💛 What is Spina Bifida? Spina Bifida is a neural tube defect that occurs during early pregnancy when the spinal column doesn’t close properly. This can lead to varying degrees of disability, affecting mobility and sometimes leading to other health issues. 💛 We encourage you to share your story. Be sure to use #SBAM2024 and #SpinaBifidaAwarenessMonth as you post throughout the month. We are always stronger together, and if you connect with someone new you might not only make a new friend, but you might make a difference in someone else’s life!

🎉 We are excited to announce another incredible sponsor for the upcoming Triumph Gala – The Seated Position! The Seated Position is a nonprofit organization founded by the inspiring Andrea Dalzell MSN-ED, RN, also known as “The Seated Nurse”. Diagnosed with transverse myelitis at age 5 and using a wheelchair since age 12, Andrea is a trailblazer. She became the first registered nurse in a wheelchair in New York State, breaking barriers for people with disabilities in healthcare. Through her nonprofit, The Seated Position, Andrea is dedicated to breaking down barriers and creating life-changing opportunities for students with disabilities who aspire to careers in STEM and healthcare. By providing critical mentorship, resources, and advocacy, The Seated Position empowers students to overcome challenges and gain access to education and professional pathways that foster inclusivity in these vital sectors. With Andrea’s visionary leadership, the organization ensures that individuals of all abilities are represented, supported, and empowered to pursue their dreams in the healthcare profession. 📅 Date: November 14th 📍 Location: The Abbott, Kansas City, Missouri ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM ✨ FOR TICKETS 🔗 https://bit.ly/47RdPbL ✨ FOR SPONSORSHIP 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ey4qbr The evening will feature inspiring stories, live entertainment, a silent auction, and the opportunity to connect with others who are passionate about making a difference.

NOBODY IS GOING TO OUTWORK YOU 💪 | The journey isn't always easy, but it's necessary. With the #DBNR family by your side, quitting is not an option! How do u think they are feeling right now? 💭 LET'S HEAR IT 🔥 A) Feeling The Burn 💪 B) Motivated 🏋️♀️ C) Ready For More The #HelpMeFit challenge is showing us just how much can change when we don’t give up. #CommunityStrong #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #AdaptiveFitness #DBNRKC #HelpMeFit

Sharing my latest Easterseals blog article! Thank you, Easterseals, for featuring my article! “The Importance of Accessibility in Transportation: How Transportation Employees Can Offer Services to Users with Disabilities in Safe, Respectful Ways to Create More Accessible Communities” by Andrea Jennings, M.Mus. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gbFG7kcc This piece features insights from: Keith Jones, Keith Jones President of SoulTouchin' Experiences, Mark Waterson, CEO of Convalescent Aid Society, a non-profit organization providing loan of medical equipment to community members Zebreda Dunham, who runs the YouTube Channel "Zebreda Makes it Work Treasure Sheppard, a Strategic Initiatives Project Manager at HACLA Sara Goldman, MPH, MSBS, ADAC, an Accessibility Coordinator Dana “MzDanaK" Jones, a community member and rising author of an autobiography called "N the BLINK of an Eye, Thank you to all the contributors for their invaluable input. Recommended Books by Disability Visibility https://lnkd.in/gkfhAfCm by Alice Wong and The Anti-Abelist Manifesto https://lnkd.in/gnmk2nZU by Tiffany Yu are good books to start with. https://lnkd.in/gJixMtEH

Stronger together 💪 | The journey isn't always easy, but it's necessary. With the #DBNR family by your side, quitting is not an option! How do you think they are feeling right now? 💭 LET'S HEAR IT 🔥 A) Feeling The Burn 💪 B) Motivated 🏋️♀️ C) Ready For More The #HelpMeFit challenge is showing us just how much can change when we don’t give up. #CommunityStrong #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #AdaptiveFitness #DBNRKC #HelpMeFit

"Your circumstances don’t define you – your attitude and actions do" – Anna Sarol 🩷 Every time Anna speaks, she inspires us to look beyond our limitations and focus on what we can achieve. No obstacle is too big when you have the heart to keep pushing forward. 💪 Anna Will Be Our Keynote Speaker 🎙 November 14th for the Triumph Gala as we celebrate the triumphs within our community 🎉🥳 GET YOUR TICKET ➡️https://lnkd.in/e_UCgP3Q 🚨 Don’t miss the chance to hear from the incredible, Anna #Inspiration #TriumphGala #DBNR

📣 September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month 🗣 This month, we’re shining a light💡on the impact of spinal cord injuries and the strength of those who face them. Corey Blevin shares his journey of resilience and transformation after being paralyzed in 2004 due to a gunshot wound. In this moving video, Corey opens up about the emotional challenges of being around others with disabilities and how he sought a change to improve his fitness and mental well-being. Corey's story is a testament to the power of community, positivity, and determination. Watch now to be inspired by his incredible journey and the strength he draws from his peers.💚 📌 Support, donate, or volunteer—your involvement is what empowers all our programs and participants. Every action you take helps us create opportunities to change lives. 🎟PURCHASE YOUR GALA TICKETS 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_UCgP3Q 🔗

🚨 TIME IS RUNNING OUT 🚨 🎃 Triumph Gala – Tickets Available Until October 31st! 🎃 The Triumph Gala is just around the corner, and this is your chance to be part of a night filled with celebration, empowerment, and community! Tickets are STILL available – but hurry, the last day to purchase tickets is October 31st! ⏰ 📆 Date: November 14th, 2024 📍 Location: The Abbott, Kansas City, Missouri ⏰ Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM 🍽️ Dinner is included with every ticket purchase! 🎟️ Ticket Options: ▪️General Admission: $100 ▪️VIP Admission: $200 (VIP includes exclusive access and premium seating) 🎉GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY: https://lnkd.in/e4utWNJC