Kason Erwin is 16 years old and starting his junior year of high school where he is the football and boys’ basketball manager. He is also in PALS (Peer Assistance and Leadership), serving as a role model and mentor for students in the district. He works as a kitchen assistant at a local restaurant and volunteers with the Point Venture Leo Club, participating in community service projects. After high school, Kason plans on attending a post-secondary program for students with intellectual disabilities so he can experience college like his friends. When he finishes college, he would like to work for a college or NFL football team as a manager. In his free time, he likes to wake board, swim, ski, play golf and basketball. Kason also enjoys playing video games and hanging out with friends. He says, “I like to speak up and advocate for people with disabilities like myself. My main dream is to inspire people and show them they can do anything they set their minds to. I am thankful for this opportunity and look forward to learning more about options for guardianship.”