Ep. 111: Part 2 -The Inspiring Journey of Mary White
Michelle sits down with Mary White, an advocate for individuals with disabilities, to share her inspiring story. Diagnosed with hydrocephalus as a child, Mary reflects on how speech therapy shaped her voice and confidence. She discusses her educational path through the Access Program at Mississippi State University, which provided her with opportunities to grow academically and socially. Mary highlights the importance of support systems, her impactful work at the Children's Hospital of Alabama, and her dedication to creating more inclusive spaces through public speaking and advocacy initiatives.
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Timestamps
00:00 Meet Mary
04:00 Overcoming Early Challenges
10:30 Access Program Journey
16:40 Career and Advocacy
24:00 Encouragement and Resourcesa
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About Mary White
Mary White is an advocate for people with disabilities and enjoys sharing her story. She has a series of You Tube videos called, “The Awesome Mary Show” that focus on living with a disability. Her videos are informative, inspirational and humorous. She graduated from Mississippi State University’s ACCESS Program in 2023. Mary has been recognized as a leader in advocacy including; the Self-Advocate of Distinction Award in 2024 from ARC of Alabama, the Jeff Ridgeway Advocacy Award, the Vulcan Community Award and was named one of Alabama Public Television's Young Heroes. Mary lives in Birmingham and works at Children’s of Alabama.
About Michelle
Michelle Gage, MA CCC-SLP, embarked on her journey in speech-language pathology during her undergraduate studies at the University of Mississippi, where she also worked at North Mississippi Regional Center, gaining invaluable experience in various therapy approaches. Following her Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Central Florida, she has dedicated 25 years to empowering children and families in improving language skills and overall development. Currently residing in Mississippi, Michelle extends her expertise through telehealth services. Additionally, she proudly serves as the host of the SLP Full Disclosure podcast.
Outside of her professional commitments, Michelle is the proud mother of Mia, an accomplished middle school math teacher and all-around amazing human. In her leisure time, she indulges in her love for travel and cherishes moments spent with family and friends.
