Growing up with multiple learning disabilities I was frequently reminded of the things that I couldn’t do, or what I was not good at. One time in high school my geometry teacher told my parents, “Amy’s disability prevents her from understanding the way I teach.” THE WAY I TEACH!? Well there's the problem! I was constantly forced to adapt to my surrounding environment, instead of the environment being inclusive and adapting to the way I learned. Today I am thankful for all the obstacles and adversity I faced growing up because from a young age I learned to adapt frequently and advocate for myself. I feel that my obstacles made me stronger and more resilient.

My name is Amy Ader. Today I am the owner and founder of disXABILITY, a disability awareness brand that empowers individuals in the disabled community to overcome the limiting beliefs that society has placed on the word “disability.” I do this by providing our community with the tools to create conversations around self advocacy, acceptance, and personal growth. I build strong and confident self advocates, so they too can access the things they need in life to feel successful.