217 - People with Disabilities ARE Leaders—It's Time We Act Like It with Molly Kennedy
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Molly Kennedy, disability advocate, nonprofit leader, and host of the Be Determined podcast. Born with cerebral palsy, Molly shares how losing her ability to walk later in life reshaped her journey while strengthening her commitment to self-determination and inclusion. She explains why person-centered planning empowers people to lead their own lives instead of being defined by limitations. The conversation explores disability services, advocacy, accessibility, leadership, and belonging, while highlighting the importance of seeing people with disabilities as capable leaders who deserve opportunities to contribute and thrive in their communities.
Key Takeaways:
Person-Centered Leadership - Person-centered planning puts people with disabilities in charge of their goals, decisions, and future.
Belonging Matters - True inclusion means having the opportunity to belong, contribute, and make an impact in your community.
Flexible Supports - Disability services work best when they adapt to individual needs instead of using one-size-fits-all solutions.
Disability Leadership - People with disabilities are leaders in their own lives and have valuable leadership to offer others.
Advocate Confidently - Inclusion grows when people confidently claim their place in spaces where they belong.
Molly Kennedy’s definition of inclusion:
Inclusion is being able to belong in your community, be a contributing member and not only getting the help you need but also having your own impact in your own way.
Molly Kennedy’s Bio:
Molly Kennedy is a disability advocate, consultant, and speaker living with cerebral palsy, is helping redefine what leadership looks like by demonstrating that it is shaped not by circumstance but by vision, determination, and impact.
Connect with Molly Kennedy:
Website: https://www.mollytkennedy.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Molly-T-Kennedy-61555875711719/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollytk1969/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-determined/id1772739689
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