Name: Billy B., 49 years old

City: Phoenix, AZ

Brain Injury: TWO TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI), SCHWONOMA TUMOR and STROKE caused by an infection in my brain as a result of surgery to remove the tumor. The also caused 100% hearing loss in right ear, blindness in right eye, Bells Palsy and right side paralysis.

Explanation of mask:  I have had a rough go of it but I do not give up. I have learned that I am GLAD that I have a disability. I also learned that I do not have to let my disability run my life, I run my life and the disability is just part of it. This is a NEW JOURNEY that I will have to walk through for the rest of my life, but with the help and support of other survivors and family, I can do anything! My memory is shot and I have other difficulties but I can say is that I am alive. I am alive for a reason and I found my calling. I believe that I want to dedicate my life to being an ADVOCATE for other disabled people. I want to BE A VOICE to the many others that are disabled and who cannot use their voice.