Encouraging Voices

Real-life stories from people living with a disability. Here you will find a collection of detailed personal interviews of these personalities conducted by Uplifting Voices. Their useful advice/tips in their respective expertise, valuable ideas and messages will help everyone in the community especially children with disabilities to learn and to become self-assured.

"I cannot imagine expressing myself more accurately than I do through music." - a passionate singer & composer with autism
Damian Malecki, England

"If travel is something that you want to engage in, then don't let being autistic hold you back from doing so." - An Accessible Tourism Consultant with Autism
Alex Stratikis, Australia

"With every disability comes a superpower, waiting to be discovered or waiting to get recognition."- a generative AI artist with ADHD
Caroline Mishra, India

“The more we can see obstacles and challenges as opportunities, the easier it is to see our way through to the other side.” - a passionate author, entrepreneur, and speaker
Kevin Rizer, USA

“Life may not have been easy every day, but I persevered, and ultimately, I found my way.” - the highest-ranked female US wheelchair tennis player
Dana Mathewson, USA

“I never gave up hope that one day I could have a better life.” – a resourceful entrepreneur and author with autism
Ashley Lauren Spencer, USA

Founder of the DEAFinitely Dope movement and a passionate music lover successfully bringing the deaf and hearing communities together through music
Matthew Maxey, USA

“A community that has your back is a very powerful thing.” – a Paralympian, author, and speaker with cerebral palsy
Ashley Gowanlock, Canada

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