Kate, The Independent Firecracker Blog
My name is Kate Chapple. I was born on the 4th of July. I was destined to live up to become an Independence Day baby. I grew up in Houston, Texas and graduated from high school in 1993 with a standing ovation. Determine to follow the path of my sisters: going to college, living independently, having a successful career, etc. With the guidance from an independent living program, I moved to San Antonio to live by myself in a wheelchair accessible apartment after high school. Seven years later I earned my BA in Special Education from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Over the last 20 years, my career path of working with people with disabilities and assistive technology has been a dream come true. It is extremely rewarding to share the power of assistive technology with other individuals who have disabilities. As well as support to professionals and family members who support people with disabilities.
In 2000 I made Austin my home after securing my first job here. I got re-married in 2013 to my soul mate Dave. We first met at a conference for people who use augmentative and alturnative communication in 1996. Over the years, we were just friends until I left my first marriage. Currently, Dave and I live in our home with four fur babies (dogs). I am always up for new adventures. I love going to concerts, swimming, playing with our dogs, and traveling.
To my followers and one timer:
I have two blogs on this site.
Kate’s Mentoring Connection is to high light significant events in my life as someone who uses AAC.
Profiles of Success with AT is to bring awarness to the empowerment of assistive technology and how it has impacted someone’s life with a disability. If you or know someone who would like to be featured in “Profiles of Success with AT”,
please contact me at kate.independent.firecracker@gmail.com
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