American Association of People with Disabilities’ Post

"I have never before had the ability to speak with so many disabled people working on so many important issues, and the experience has reinforced my interest in finding a career that will allow me to work alongside other people with disabilities." - Elian Sorensen During his internship with the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Elian saw how lived experiences shape advocacy and witnessed disabled individuals contribute their unique perspectives to improve the lives of others. His AAPD internship cohort further highlighted the diversity within the disability community. Learning about their journeys, struggles for access, and fight for inclusion was a testament to the strength and resilience that exists. Perhaps most importantly, it fostered a sense of belonging. Prior to this, isolation often accompanied his disability. Spending time with other young disabled activists offered a sense of camaraderie and the importance of building connections within the community. #AAPDIntern #InternLife #YoungProfessional #FutureLeader #CareerGoals #DisabilityRights #DisabilityAwareness #InclusiveWorkplace #DisabilityAdvocate #DisabilityInclusion #Spoonie #AAPD

  • A purple, blue, and white graphic featuring a photo of Elian Sorensen. The photo shows Elian, a white man with short, light-brown hair, wearing a white t-shirt and is smiling outside on a bright, sunny morning.
  • A purple, blue, and white graphic featuring a quote from Elian Sorensen that reads, "I have never before had the ability to speak with so many disabled people working on so many important issues, and the experience has reinforced my interest in finding a career that will allow me to work alongside other people with disabilities." The AAPD logo is at the bottom.

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