Be Determined

For people with disabilities, it can be hard to get support that encourages you to use your strengths and reach for your goals. Too often, people with disabilities have their big dreams curtailed by others who think in terms of deficits, not possibilities.

But no one achieves every one of their goals on their path to growth and expansion, and people with disabilities need to be given the same space to try as everyone else.

Today, we’re talking about the importance of dreaming beyond our perceived limitations and taking the steps to turn those goals into reality. 

Listen to the full episode to hear:
  • Why we need to shift to a mindset of building strengths, not just supporting deficits
  • How even the goals we don’t meet allow us to expand and grow
  • Things to consider when turning big dreams into manageable steps 

Learn more about Molly Kennedy

What is Be Determined?

Be Determined is an intimate look at building a self-determined, multi-faceted life with cerebral palsy. Each episode explores themes of identity, resilience, diversity, advocacy, relationships, and community and challenges conventional narratives about disability. Host Molly Kennedy shares her experiences and invites others to share their stories—stories of navigating a world not designed with them in mind and the wisdom they've gained along the way. While cerebral palsy shapes how Molly experiences the world, it does not define her. In her words, "What defines me is my determination, my achievements, and the lasting impact I strive to make on my community."