Hello friends! In this first episode of a two-part series celebrating Disability Pride month, I took a moment to connect with Melissa Del Rio, whom I met at Seattle Pacific University. Melissa works with the Northwest Center for all Abilities and is a strong advocate for people with disabilities, disability awareness, and accessibility. She discusses a transformative experience claiming her own disability while in University and subsequently mobilizing to create greater accessibility for students.

Music featured:

Intro lofi beat by Allan Louderback, Seattle-based producer. Check out his Instagram: @allanlouderback

Song is "Been to the Future" by KPH and the Canary Collective

Find Melissa on Instagram @accessibility4allmel27

Blessings and hygge,

Claire