Born non-verbal, Stephanie once struggled with basic communication — now she addresses large audiences, tells her story with confidence, and inspires over 53,000 SONC athletes by fundraising and advocating for inclusion.
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Editorial: Davidson Local Centers Disability Stories This July
July marks Disability Pride Month—and this year, Davidson Local is moving disability stories from the sidelines to headlines.
Disability advocate talks about rare disease, Ehlers Danlos Awareness Month
At the April 28th meeting, Lexington City Council Member John Burke presented a proclamation to Pamela "Kelly" McAfee, President of the North Carolina Democratic Party Disability Issues Caucus. Pamela's story is one of resilience and strength as she lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a group of disorders that affect connective tissues supporting the skin, joints, and blood vessel walls.