Michelle sits down with Mary White, an advocate for individuals with disabilities, to share her inspiring story. Diagnosed with hydrocephalus as a child, Mary reflects on how speech therapy shaped her voice and confidence. She discusses her educational path through the Access Program at Mississippi State University, which provided her with opportunities to grow academically and socially. Mary highlights the importance of support systems, her impactful work at the Children's Hospital of Alabama, and her dedication to creating more inclusive spaces through public speaking and advocacy initiatives.

Chapters:

• 00:00 Meet Mary
• 04:00 Overcoming Early Challenges
• 10:30 Access Program Journey
• 16:40 Career and Advocacy
• 24:00 Encouragement and Resources

About Mary:
Mary White is an advocate for people with disabilities and enjoys sharing her story. She has a series of YouTube videos called, “The Awesome Mary Show” that focus on living with a disability. Her videos are informative, inspirational and humorous. She graduated from Mississippi State University’s ACCESS Program in 2023. Mary has been recognized as a leader in advocacy including; the Self-Advocate of Distinction Award in 2024 from ARC of Alabama, the Jeff Ridgeway Advocacy Award, the Vulcan Community Award and was named one of Alabama Public Television's Young Heroes. Mary lives in Birmingham and works at Children’s of Alabama. 

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