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Christen may have short arms, but she has a long reach that pulls you in to her world, and asks you to stay there awhile. She smashes subconscious bias, by shining a light on what every day in her life looks like. You can't help but wonder, then, seeing the world fresh through your eyes, but also with the memory of how she deftly skewers design choices that don't reflect universal design, how someone else could reach the creamer for their milk way back on that counter. That is the gift Christen gives you - the opportunity to engage with the world, armed with the insight that we can all help make it better.

- Justin Simard, singer, writer, actor, director, and disability advocate

Hearing Christen speak about her challenges with accessibility has truly been an eye-opening experience for me. It’s helped me see the world from her perspective, having to navigate it with

short arms and the unique obstacles she faces every day. Before, I didn’t fully realize just how difficult these challenges can be, and how much of the world isn’t designed with her needs, and

those of others, in mind. Listening to her share her experiences has deepened my understanding of the importance of accessibility and the changes needed to create a more inclusive, accessible environment for everyone. I’m grateful to now have this insight and for my heightened awareness of the need to consider different perspectives in our everyday lives. Christen is an amazing advocate and is working diligently to change the world for those who struggle to live their lives in it.

-Erin Ramsay