Hi John, we’re so glad you could join us today, and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our neurodiverse community and readers. To start, can you share a personal experience where you felt included or excluded because of your disability?

[A time] when I felt included [was] when I was walking around in Media. I used to go over to Tap 24 and watch the Eagles game, or [go to] different places to hang out with old neighbors. I like hanging out with them- it’s good.

What would you say is the most important thing people can do to be more inclusive and supportive of those with disabilities?

I get along with a lot of people. I'm nice to people. I’m a good listener and [a good] talker. I love dogs and walking dogs. I just like hanging around and being included- that’s good.

I like getting visitors. Sometimes I have a person who will come see me at the library. Like, if I’m out in public, I go to the library and everything.

What resources from ANEWAY have been most helpful to you in your personal and/or professional journey?

 I got a Walk On State t-shirt, and for autism [awareness month], we got to paint in [the word] autism and print out the t-shirts. I really liked that- that was fun!