A.A.P.D= The American Association of People with Disabilities.
I learned a lot from this program within only a week, enough said. The program itself has already inspired me and fulfilled my expectations. I always told myself, “I don’t mind working for the government someday”, and thus, I get to work in United States Department of Agriculture as my first internship this summer. This opportunity will be a RICH experience for me, as well as for other interns without a doubt. I give many thanks to Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation, The HSC Foundation, and Walmart for all of their support to make this program successful.
“Nondisabled Americans do not understand disabled ones”- Joseph P. Shapiro (page 3).
I am going to keep this simple and sweet: this is our time to shine in the world; also to show what we really are. We are capable of anything.
I must admit Pat Wright opened my eyes. I was amazed by each of her words and she touched every part of my heart. I can see why she is called, “The General”. There were a lot of good presenters out there. I am very grateful to be able to meet all of them. I gave a huge applaud to people who have fought for the disability movement in the past 60 years to make things accessible for disabilities possible. More to come!
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