By Sara Nye

I am 21 years old and live in Central Pennsylvania with my parents and my cat, Thora. I have Down Syndrome.

I work as a social media coordinator for the United Cerebral Palsy/Employment First Coalition and a family adviser for the Vision for Equality/PA Family Network, and I find both jobs fulfilling.

I like working. I like having plans for my day. It makes me proud, motivated, and I feel good about myself. I have opportunities to learn new skills, which in turn builds my confidence.

I love meeting new people. Both of my jobs offer me opportunities to meet new people, build relationships with them, and feel connected to a community. I am paid competitively at these jobs, which means I work with people with and without disabilities while making at least the minimum wage. Wor

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