Hello, my name is Anna Hoban and I am 27 years old. I am a very social person and enjoy large gatherings of people. I was born with a disability called Cerebral Palsy and use a Vanguard Communication device to communicate. I really enjoy being a speaker for A Touch of Understanding because the kids are very curious about my communication device and me.

I love spending time in my community. I enjoy swimming, listening to music, watching my favorite movies especially Annie, and going to aerobic class at my local gym. I enjoy living in my own apartment with a roommate and my support staff. But I still visit my Mom and Dad on the weekends. I am the co-owner of a business called Buttons N Bears Oh My! My business partner Jackson designs the buttons and/or magnets and I make them using a machine. We also sell adorable stuffed animals. I also volunteer at Kaiser once a week. I do the paper cutting for them.

I am really thankful for A Touch of Understanding, it is really important for children to understand disability and what it means. Just because someone has a disability does not mean they can’t do something, they just find another way to do it.