Learning from their Stories

Amplifying the voices of the marginalized, and those who support them.

By Amy Schwabe

· Launched a year ago

'Talking up a storm'
James in his own words
Jun 22•Amy Schwabe

'I was so happy to find someone I could talk to'
Self-advocacy within the autism community
Jun 15•Amy Schwabe

'It's institutionalized ableism'
Changes to Wisconsin's IRIS program are hurting people with disabilities and their advocates
Jun 8•Amy Schwabe

'They make me feel welcomed in the world'
Jun 2, 2025•Amy Schwabe

'I feel like everyone uses supported decision-making'
Mar 16•Amy Schwabe

'Are you familiar?'
Sep 8, 2025•Amy Schwabe

'Every one of us is worth it'
Jun 9, 2025•Amy Schwabe

'You're beautiful. You're powerful. You're loved.'
Apr 7, 2025•Amy Schwabe

'Propelled into Advocacy'
Apr 21, 2025•Amy Schwabe

'Feeling 'comfortable, welcomed, and truly valued'
Milwaukee-area advocates (literally) build their communities
Jun 1•Amy Schwabe

'When the 'Aha moments' get personal'
How Autumn's self-advocacy informs her advocacy work for people with disabilities
May 25•Amy Schwabe

'Creating a world where there aren't so many barriers'
Autumn in her own words
May 18•Amy Schwabe

'Creating those 'Aha moments'
Taking the opportunity to change people's minds about disabilities
May 11•Amy Schwabe

'May the 4th be with you!'
A story to celebrate 'Star Wars' Day
May 4•Amy Schwabe

'Prioritizing what really matters'
Ritchie and Shane in their own words
Apr 27•Amy Schwabe

'Now it's half guesswork, half communication'
An accommodation is secured just in time to help a family communicate
Apr 20•Amy Schwabe

Learning from their Stories
Amplifying the voices of the marginalized, and those who support them.