Her Life. Her Voice. Her Story: Meet Lori

Lori smiling
Self-Advocate • Minnesota
Humans of Down Syndrome • In My Own Words
Meet

Lori.

“I love who I am just the way that I am.”
46 years old Minnesota Self-Advocate
🏠
13 Years
Living in her
own apartment
💼
19 Years
At her longtime
job
🎤
Choir
Singer +
performer
👯
Hostess
Friends are always
welcome
In My Own Words

Hi, I'm
Lori.

I'm 46 years old and I live in Minnesota. I've lived in my own apartment for 13 years, and one of my favorite things to do is have friends over and host social groups.

I would describe myself as fun, organized, and friendly.

I like to stay busy, too. I've worked as a scanner for 19 years, scanning the mail that comes in. This year, I received a plaque recognizing my time there. I also work part time stocking and cleaning at a gas station.

And when I'm not working? You might find me singing. I'm in a choir and I love performing at concerts!

My biggest dream?

“I already achieved
my dreams!”

I'm living on my own — and I love it.

Get to know me

A few of my favorite things.

Because there's a lot more to Lori than a diagnosis.

🎤

Music

I love to sing! I'm in a choir and love performing at concerts.

🏰

Disney

I love Orlando. I'm a Disney girl all the way!

🌮

Good Food

I make my own meals, like eating healthy, and love Mexican and Italian food.

📺

TV

One of my favorites? The Big Bang Theory.

🤼

Wrestling

I'm a wrestling fan — and a music fan, too!

💪

Fitness

I work out and exercise to stay healthy and build my muscles.

MY SUPERPOWER

Strength +
Perseverance.

I've faced challenges and have worked through physical therapy to help strengthen my legs. I also exercise and work out to stay healthy and build my muscles.

Chosen by Lori. ❤️

“I've had to overcome challenges.”

Lori
From Lori

What I want
you to know.

“I love who I am just the way that I am.”

I want my feelings to be heard.

I want to be respected.

I want to fit in and be heard.

This is

Lori.

Her life. Her voice. Her story.
This is Humans of Down Syndrome
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