Speakers
The experience of A Touch of Understanding is greatly enhanced by the dedication of our speakers who have disabilities. These individuals travel to attend presentations to give students a glimpse into the lives of people with disabilities and help them understand that people with disabilities are people first.
After experiencing our program, many of the students comment, "We may be different on the outside, but we are all the same on the inside."
Meet some of our incredible volunteers who share their insight and experiences with others. They are excellent role models and, in addition to sharing about disabilities, they help participants learn about determination, perseverance and character.
One student said, "After this presentation, I feel like I can do anything!" How empowering!
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I live with a chronic pain condition called fibromyalgia, which leaves me dealing with disabling pain and fatigue. I wanted to be a part of a program that would help people to better understand the lives of people who have disabilities.
Jeannie, a long-time volunteer with A Touch of Understanding, is a beautiful woman in her 60’s who has severe cerebral palsy.
30-35 years ago I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I approached this news with a positive attitude, spending years trying to control my weight as well as what I ate. As a result of the diabetes, in 2002 I had a below the knee amputation on my right leg. I was fitted with an artificial leg with which I can now walk without the use of a cane.
Dan is a below-knee, double amputee as a result of a toxic blood infection, complicated by diabetes, in 1996. He really enjoys sharing his story with all people, especially the young ones, in a humorous way.
I was born with congenital hydrocephalus. My mother found out about my condition when she was 7 ½ months pregnant from an ultrasound picture that showed my head was abnormally large for that stage of her pregnancy. I am now a speaker for ATOU, and my mom serves on the Board of Directors.
I have so much to say about A Touch of Understanding that I just don't know where to begin or which thread to follow. I just told a friend that I'm reviewing A Touch of Understanding's website, and he expressed an interest in becoming involved. I referred him to the videos on the website and made the following comment.
Jenny Zimmer was born with Cerebral Palsy.
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