Leslie Thornton

Leslie is a 27-year-old from St. Mary’s, GA who is passionate about people with disabilities having real lives, with real jobs, real relationships and making real decisions. She works to advocate for the human and civil rights of all people and equality for people with disabilities, especially in employment. She has spent the last four years working as a Social Media Content Developer. Leslie believes, “equity should be a standard for all lives. No human being has more worth than another.”

Leslie's Showcase

For her showcase, Leslie talks about supported decision-making and the training she provides on how decision-making needs to be considered in the context of employment.