Elena is a 20 year-old autistic woman who lives in Fairfax, VA. Adopted from Russia, Elena experienced childhood in a new country with adoptive parents that assisted her with getting adjusted in public school.
Raji Azar Jr. is a 34 year-old autistic man from Fairfax, Virginia. In adolescence, Raji was placed into a variety of exclusive and inclusive situations with his peers due to his disability.
Karina was born in Russia but spent much of her childhood and adolescence adjusting to the education and mental health care systems in the United States, where she earned hastily presumed diagnoses of bipolar depression.
Adam discusses his daily life living with a physical disability including the supports he needs, the assistive technology he uses, and the obstacles he has faced in getting mental health treatment.
In this interview, Jessica talks about dealing with anxiety and depression, therapy, and reading about Asperger’s for the first time
Danny Waits works at the Best Buy Distribution Center in Shepherdsville, KY. He discusses the benefits of working, including home ownership.
Morgan Turner is a Health Education Assistant for the Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky.
Tina is working for Growing Together Preschool – Lexington, KY. Her amazing support from fellow co-workers has led her to work independently.
Katie from Ashland, KY found a great job at Kentucky Farmer’s Bank – and is thriving in a work environment that fits her interests.
Lucy works for the Growing Together Preschool in Lexington, KY. Lucy being accepted in the workplace has allowed her to thrive in her position.