My name is Johanne Mayer and I have Down Syndrome. For most of my life I have been dealing with the challenges and discriminations that come along with my disability. That is what motivated me to become a disability advocate and try to give a voice and hope to others through my podcast inclusive views.

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The philosophy of the podcast is that we are taking the "Dis" out of disability and showing people that the disability community has a lot to offer to the world and we shouldn't be cast aside or marginalized.  

 

I am a part of the Ambassador program for the National Down Syndrome Society.  I graduated from NJ Partners in Policymaking and  I am currently working to try & create legislature & policies that looks out for the rights of the disability community and educates the public and am trying to get involved with the Biden Administration and on a state level.

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I am also currently teaching students with special needs at Mercer County College (where I received my Associates Degree) and I volunteer at the Zani's Fury Friends Dog rescue. While working at Zani's, I met my best friend Nellie. Nellie is a chihuahua that was rescued from a dumpster in Puerto Rico, and she is a sassy ball of energy. I love her to pieces. Checkout her instagram out (@nelliejazzed)!

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Helping other and animals is truly my passion, so I hope you enjoy my podcast and it inspires you to do more and give hope to others.

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Thanks

Johanne