Gerald Scott on Clubhouse

Bio

I was born with a condition called Cerebral Palsy.
I have had to deal with racism (as an African American) and ableism (as a person with a challenged ability).
Some of the most psychologically damaging and traumatic instances occurred while confronting those who viewed me from an ableist perspective.
Ableism simply defined means, “the prejudicial, bigoted and discriminatory attitude towards people with disabilities”.
Despite the nay-sayers, and the obstacles that they attempted to put before me, I accomplished many things in my life... I graduated high school with my class; matriculated at Temple University and Bible Tabernacle Seminary and College; was a teacher’s aide at a public school for children with developmental challenges; was ordained an elder and served as a Senior Pastor in a major African American denomination, for over 20 years; taught high school history and was a Director of a Child Development Center. I am a husband, father and proud grandfather of three.
Along with my interests in Disability advocacy and activism, I am also a passionate genealogical researcher. My family roots are primarily from Caroline County, Maryland; Mecklenburg County and Louisa County, VA; and, Jefferson County, West Virginia.
I also am a published author and a host of two Facebook and Blogtalkradio series called “Real Talk with The GMan” and “Taking the Dis Out of Disability”.
I have been and continue to be a fervent advocate of the rights of the 60 million persons with physical, developmental and mental challenges, in the United States and the one billion around the world.
Finally, I am a proud member of the disability advocacy/activist group, ADAPT Philly.
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