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I learned about so many things about blindness from you. People are just like you, they should not laugh, they should not stare, they should be kind, they should talk in a nice way or they could start a conversation. -Elementary school student
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Hello! My name is Amanda. I am a speaker for A Touch of Understanding and am also involved with the ATOU Youth F.O.R.C.E. I have Autism and I have spoken on the subject at many different events. One tool I use is ear plugs to manage super-sensitive hearing.
I live with a chronic pain condition called fibromyalgia, which leaves me dealing with disabling pain and fatigue. I wanted to be a part of a program that would help people to better understand the lives of people who have disabilities.
My name is Darlene O’Brien, and I have been associated with A Touch of Understanding since August of 2000, and I am the proud mother of two beautiful young women, Bailie and Kelsie. I originally came on board with the organization as a speaker, as I lost my sight completely in November of 1998. ATOU has truly transformed my life in the most profound of ways.
Hello. My name is Doris Hernández-Morales, a Stroke Survivor! I realize that my life changed and I am very grateful to be alive. 
I was born with congenital hydrocephalus. My mother found out about my condition when she was 7 ½ months pregnant from an ultrasound picture that showed my head was abnormally large for that stage of her pregnancy. I am now a speaker for ATOU, and my mom serves on the Board of Directors.
I have so much to say about A Touch of Understanding that I just don't know where to begin or which thread to follow. I just told a friend that I'm reviewing A Touch of Understanding's website, and he expressed an interest in becoming involved. I referred him to the videos on the website and made the following comment.
Jenny Zimmer was born with Cerebral Palsy.
My name is Mario De La Torre. I first came in contact with ATOU at a Muscular Dystrophy fundraiser. I have been a speaker and activity leader with A Touch of Understanding for 2 years now. I have muscular dystrophy, which is characterized by progressive weakening of the musculoskeletal system and can hamper locomotion.
Hello, my name is Anna Hoban and I am 28 years old. I am a very social person and enjoy large gatherings of people. I was born with a disability called Cerebral Palsy and I use a communication device called a Vanguard to talk. I really enjoy being a speaker for A Touch of Understanding because I love using my device for public speaking and interacting with kids.
My name is Byron Chapman. I was born in Aiken, South Carolina. I came to California when I was 5 years old and grew up in Vallejo, CA. I am happily married to Judi Chapman and in November, 2012 Judi and I will be married 40 years. We have two Girls (Mature ladies now, both married) and we have three Grandson's, ages 2yrs., 7 and 10 yrs.
Dan is a below-knee, double amputee as a result of a toxic blood infection, complicated by diabetes, in 1996. He really enjoys sharing his story with all people, especially the young ones, in a humorous way.
My name is Denise Berkes Sanchez. I have grownup in the Sacramento area primarily. As a very you child I went to Bowling Green Elementary School where they have physical therapists, speech therapists and amazing teachers to help children with physical disabilities.
I was born with cerebral palsy. I was born two months early. I did not start talking until I was four years old.
Jeannie, a long-time volunteer with A Touch of Understanding, is a beautiful woman in her 60’s who has severe cerebral palsy.
Lena was born blind, due to premature birth and lack of oxygen.
Melinda is 26 years old and greatly enjoys being part of the A.T.O.U. team. She articulates, “I was so excited when I learned what they were all about. I said to myself that this is where God wanted me to be. I knew that through my own disability I could reach others and that is exactly what I am doing.”
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