What brought you to Apraxia Kids?

I was in search of a new job in the nonprofit sector within the Pittsburgh region. When I saw the job opening at Apraxia Kids and visited the website, I knew Apraxia Kids was a place I wanted to work.  

What is the biggest impact Apraxia Kids has had on your life?

The biggest impact Apraxia Kids has had on my life is seeing how a small organization with an even smaller team can make a huge impact. I am constantly in awe of the amazing resources, support, and education we offer as well as our incredible volunteer base who dedicate so much of their valuable time and resources in support of our mission. It has truly taught me that with passion and dedication anything is possible. 

Do you have any advice for the apraxia community / someone just starting on their journey?

My piece of advice would be to check out our website, send us an email, or give us a call! You are not alone on this journey; we want to be your partner and help you however we can. I also highly recommend joining our Facebook support groups. These groups are filled with parents, grandparents, and loved ones in all stages of their journey as well as SLP’s and professionals who are happy to help and support as needed! 

Do you have a personal connection to apraxia? 

When I first applied at Apraxia Kids, I did not have a personal connection, but I found out shortly after that one of my friends has a son with Apraxia. It was a very odd coincidence that really showed me how so many families are impacted by Apraxia and I was not aware of it.

How has your contribution made an impact on the apraxia community? 

My impact on the Apraxia community is to help keep Apraxia Kids running smoothly so that our forward-facing team can go out to build resources, educate our professionals, and advocate for our cause. I am behind the scenes much like a stage crew member. Our performances are my favorite to watch, and I love the role I get to play in them.