Successful community organizing starts with storytelling. Attorney and disability advocate Lola Dada-Olley shares how the gains won by the disability rights movement over the last four decades have largely occurred because of neurodivergent people and their families sharing their stories in their communities. While they may have started to improve their lives and the lives of their families, their legacy has improved the lives of many for generations to come.

In 2013, we took a leap of faith, fueled by a shared dream and a few scribbled napkins. What began as a simple blog, Wise Ink, has since grown into a thriving community where authors find their voice and their purpose. Our journey started with fear, joy, and a belief that stories can change the world. Now, Wise Ink stands as a testament to the power of words—and the courage to follow where they lead.