Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL) is pleased to announce that we will be hosting Jennifer Adams, Ms. Wheelchair America 2014, at the Disability Empowerment Center on Friday, August 1st, from 11:00 to 11:45 am. Ms. Adams will be presenting in the DEC café, just outside of the conference center on the first level of the building. The presentation is free and open to the public. Ms. Adams will have copies of her book available for sale and autographs for $10 for those that may be interested. To RSVP click eventbrite/e/jennifer-adams-ms-wheelchair-america-2014-tickets-12393891463 or call David Carey at 602-443-0723. We look forward to seeing you on August 1st! ~ Jennifer Adams ~ Motivational Speaker Our limitations are not a burden, but instead a gift, for beyond our limitations is fulfillment and purpose. ~ Jennifer Adams, Former Ms. Wheelchair America 2014 Jennifer Adams was born with partial limbs, yet she does not consider her struggles a burden, but instead a gift, for she has had the privilege to learn that beyond our limitations is fulfillment and life’s purpose. Jennifer is a radiant, high energy spokes-woman who enjoys singing, public speaking, and skateboarding. Jennifer is an accomplished woman. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Pacific Lutheran University, a certification in Radio Broadcasting, and a Master’s degree in counseling from Faith Seminary. While she went to school, she worked in corporate settings. After receiving her Master’s degree, she worked at the Tacoma School of the Arts as an advocate for students with disabilities. Through Jennifer’s education, life experience and professional experience, she started a motivational speaking business, SHIFT. The message of her story “shifts” peoples mindsets to see the possibilities beyond their limitations. Through SHIFT Jennifer’s started an anti-bullying campaign called “The Power of Words.” Jennifer knows first-hand the power that words have on an individual’s life through her own experience of being bullied in school, and the healing experience of being built up through positive words and support from family and friends. The message of “The Power of Words” is, that everyone should be accepted, regardless of disability, skin color, family back ground, financial means, or any perceived anomaly, because acceptance is POWERFUL!!! Jennifer also has a passion for the arts; acting, dancing, and singing. She has experienced barriers to her passion in the mainstream art world, due to her disability. Her goal is encourage people with disabilities to take their gifts and talents out into the world to break down barriers of discrimination. “When we (people with disabilities) show the world our talents, disabilities dissolve and abilities shine forth.” Jennifer’s SHIFT Platform Title: Inclusion Revolution Platform Focus: “To spread the message of acceptance and awareness to businesses, schools and legislators in America and demonstrate to everyone that having a disability is cool!”
Posted on: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 18:33:08 +0000
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