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Ashley trained her service dog, Luna, entirely on her own. She says that without Luna, there are many things she would not be able to do today. Luna helps Ashley navigate spaces that feel unsafe

Floyd Cross has lived many lives in one. His story begins across several states, moving from home to home after losing his mother before he was old enough to remember her. Her absence weighed heavily

Jerry served in the military for fifteen years in the infantry with a focus on nuclear, biological, and chemical warfare. Despite that intense background, he says most people would never guess, just by looking at

Sarah is a 34-year-old woman who lives with bipolar disorder. She is deeply artistic and finds peace and grounding through creating artwork. Art has become a safe, calming outlet for her, allowing her to express herself and

Micki Baker is a drummer, which most people wouldn’t guess just by looking at her. Music is an important part of who she is and reflects her creativity, rhythm, and determination. During her time at

Sandra Kay takes the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover” very seriously. She wants people to understand that just because someone does not appear disabled, that does not mean they are not facing real

Without sitting down and truly talking with Nancy, and simply judging her by a quick glance, you might never realize that she is a deeply open and giving person. Nancy has an ability to see

Melanie says that most people would not know just by looking at her that she is one of the most caring, funny, and lighthearted people they might ever meet. Beneath the surface, she carries a

Joy says that most people would not know just by looking at her that she is funny, smart, caring, and deeply loyal to the people she loves. She enjoys karaoke and playing pool, two things

Emmanuel often says that most people would never know, simply by looking at him, that he is extremely intelligent. He believes deeply that intelligence does not have a single appearance and that there is no

Before his time at CISS, Kent led a full and active life. He spent time hunting and fishing, finding peace and purpose outdoors, and worked steadily in a city parking garage as well. Those experiences

Joscelyn was born on June 23, 1992, and her zodiac sign is Cancer. Throughout her life, she has often felt stuck in situations that she describes as being like an oil spill, moments when everything