Celebrating Inclusion of Children with Disabilities by Sharing Their Stories
Mya Grace's Interview
Interview with MyaGrace
MyaGrace has cerebral palsy and intellectual disabilities. She is a slow learner than other students her age. You can get to know her by watching her video.
MyaGrace was adopted from India when she was two years old. She was very small for her age and had difficulty eating.
If you look closely you’ll see MyaGrace in Dylan’s story about Poppin’ Joe. Her brother, Ethan, shares his story in I Don’t Know If I Want a Puppy. Also, look for Ethan in MyaGrace’s books.
Q: What’s your favorite?
Food- apple
Book- (doesn’t have one)
Game- a ballgame
Color- pink
Sport- basketball
Animal- bear
Place to go- school
Q: How old were you in your book?
A: I’m nine years old in my first book.
Q: What’s it like to be in a book?
A; I like it.
Q: What’s it like having a disability?
A: I love myself.
Q: What do you want to be when you grow up?
A: A teacher
Q: What do you wish others understood or knew about you?
A: That they’d love me.
Learn more about intellectual disabilities
Learn more about cerebral palsy
