Young Invincibles’ storytelling program provides a platform for young people to have their lived experiences heard. Young people are often excluded from the policymaking process, yet are widely impacted by the decisions of local and national lawmakers. YI ensures young people have seat at the table by sharing stories from those most impacted by health care, higher education, workforce, and financial policies. We work with young adults to share their personal accounts through op-eds and blogs, interviews with the media, and speaking engagements. Check out some of the stories below, and we hope you’ll be inspired to share your story with us here.
The Future of Healthcare for the Disability Community
People with disabilities experience ableism, discrimination, invalidation, and microaggressions to institutional barriers every day. As a first-generation Latinx, Queer, and Disabled undergraduate student, I have always been concerned with the intersectional impact I could make on the disability community. While...