Meet Jordan. This recent high school graduate has found his love for advocacy. He loves attending different events and connecting with others. He encourages people to get involved in disability advocacy. It’s a great way to connect with others. We’re so fortune to have him as a member of the Self-Determination Network.  

What's your story?  Tell us a little bit about yourself.

Jordan is from Auburndale, Wisconsin and he just graduated from Auburndale High School. He will be attending Project Search in Marshfield this fall. He loves connecting with other advocates.

How are you involved with self-determination? Why did you join the SD Network?

Jordan joined the Self-Determination Network to meet others. “I want to meet other people that are like me and have the same needs and wants as me,” he tells us. Jordan is active in several different disability advocacy boards including Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities, the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition, and the Wisconsin Supported Decision-Making Team. He has also attended many disability conferences, and is scheduled to present at a few upcoming events.

Tell us some good news - what's the most exciting thing happening for you (or in Wisconsin) in terms self-determination?

Jordan is looking forward to speaking at the Self-Determination Conference this year. He does a lot of work with the Disability Vote Coalition to make sure that people have the right to vote and he's happy that the governor recently vetoed the bills that would have made it harder for people to vote.

What tip or resource would you like to share with people who want to be more self-determined? 

Jordan explains that he got into doing more disability advocacy things about a year ago. He loves attending conferences and connecting with other self-advocates. He encourages others to get involved with various types of advocacy. He explains that one opportunity could lead to many others.

What are some of your hobbies?

Jordan is an avid sports fan and loves to watch Wisconsin sports. He also enjoys talking with family and friends over zoom about politics and current events. He likes discussing policy issues as well.

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