Jake April is a NYC journalist and advocate for people with disabilities, who lives with cerebral palsy. Gabriella and Jake discuss the importance of keeping it real with yourself, debunking disability stereotypes and widening your perspective. Jake uses his poetic writing to spark dialogue for others with CP to remember to take pause in their journeys, welcome messiness and celebrate themselves.

To learn more about Jake April:

Instagram: adapting2yourabilities

To access Jake's article: The Hand Dealt

To keep up with Jake: Twitter