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Great Expectations
Julie (shown here with her husband and children) epitomizes great expectations in her personal life and in her work as a self-advocate and national president of Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE).
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Positive Contributions
Noelle's contributions to her family and her community are immeasurable. Here, she celebrates life, love, and Halloween with her brother, Nicholas.
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Strengths
The first grandchild of her parternal and maternal grandparents, Harper thrives in an atmosphere that emphasizes her strengths, with her capacities enhanced by strong family-professional partnerships. Read more about Harper.
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Choices
Ryan exercises the freedom to make personal choices, including where he lives and works. Through Individual Control of Funding, Ryan owns a home and operates a successful vending machine business, a life characterized by automony.
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Relationships
J.T. (center) maintains close relationships with family, friends, and co-workers, people who are his close and reliable allies. Whether at a backyard party, at work, or in the community, J.T.'s friendships are central to an independent life that is truly his. Read more about J.T.
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Full Citizenship
Jordan, who has autism, exudes a sense of pride and accomplishment following his Bar Mitzvah, signaling full citizenship not only in his religious community but in society as a whole. Read a speech by Jordan.
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