Kate Atwood
Texas
Age: 16
What are you involved in?
I love writing books (mainly mysteries and thrillers- they're fun to write!) and learning to speak other languages (currently Latin and Old English), as well as hanging out with friends and dancing and listening to music. I love what most people would consider oldies, and my favorite band is The Beatles. I also found that I enjoy public speaking, which, when I was younger, is something I thought I would never like.
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What is your disability?
I experienced a stroke before I was born and can't use my right side very well, but it doesn't bother me any
Why are you involved in KASA?
I became involved with KASA because I love helping other people with disabilities. People often hear about many different kinds of rights, such as women's rights, but many people don't hear about disability rights. As youth with disabilities, we should get the word out and help other youth know that they're special with what they have. Our disabilities are a part of us, and we're all unique. KASA provided me with an opportunity to help other people and youth with disabilities, and I'm definitely going to seize {take} that chance. I am disabled. Hear me roar!
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Phone:
(334) 230-5441
FAX:
(505) 872-4780
PROJECT STAFF:
Jennifer Thomas, Project Director