Torreno, Stephanie

As an individual with a disability, Stephanie Torreno has lived with cerebral palsy (CP) since birth. Although CP affects her entire body, she considers herself fortunate to have the abilities to walk, speak, and care for herself to a great extent. She depends on daily assistance from caregivers and paratransit services to live adult life as independently as possible. Stephanie's experiences with a physical disability have taught her to advocate for herself and others with disabilities. In her life and through her writing, she remains realistic in describing the daily challenges and rewarding