In this episode of Legends from the Nonprofit Crypt, Jessica Aviva shares the story of Georgina—an athlete, dancer, and professional who happens to use a wheelchair. Her life is filled with strength, creativity, and movement, yet when she applies for a job at her beloved community center, she’s met with barriers, bias, and condescension.

From a humiliating “accessible” entrance to being stashed in a boiler room on her first day, Georgina’s experience reveals how ableism seeps into nonprofit workplaces that claim to serve everyone. But when an emergency strikes, Georgina proves her strength in ways no one expected—changing not only perceptions but also the culture of the organization itself.

“Wheels” is a story about resilience, resistance, and the fight for dignity in spaces that should welcome all of us.

Hang out with Jessica at Community Changemakers School or Club Fruition!

This podcast is a work of fiction. All characters, names, places, events, and incidents are products of the creator’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or real events is purely coincidental.