“I am on the International Board of Best Buddies, and I am also working with Special Olympics, and with The Arc to help people with disabilities become more independent and more included in their communities.” PeopleHelpingCommunitySpecialIndependentInternationalBoardsDisabilityOlympicsBuddyArcsPeople With DisabilitiesBest BuddiesSpecial Olympics Author:Lauren Potter
“I was recently appointed by President Obama to the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. I am so excited that the President trusts me to advise him on things that are important to people with disabilities!” PeopleImportantPresidentIntellectualExcitedDisabilityPresident ObamaCommitteesTrust MeAdvisePeople With DisabilitiesIntellectual Disability Author:Lauren Potter
“I've had tons of bullies who would call me retarded, even on my Facebook page. It's sad and it really hurts. I want to tell people not to use the word. Don't say your friend's retarded when they do something foolish. If you have a disability, keep working hard. Whatever it takes, do it, and don't be mean to people.” PeopleIfsWantMeanHardUseHurtPagesFoolishCall MeDisabilityBullyWhatever It TakesRetardedFacebook PageIt Really Hurts Author:Lauren Potter
“It feels amazing to be a role model for people with and without disabilities.” PeopleFeelsRolesModelsDisabilityRole Models Author:Lauren Potter
