1. W3AM I PROJECT Laurie Alphonse

2. W3 AM I Where AM I… Who AM I… Where AM I going?

4. Willing to share their stories

5. Journey towards independence including the challenges

6. Struggles with self worth & Self-Esteem

8. Provide tools for building self-worth and self esteem in a society where body image is so important

10. When did you realize the impact of your disability? (positive or negative)

11. What barriers do you have to negotiate daily?

12. What is your approach to life, attitude overall?

16. The Role of Coping Mechanism in the Development of Self-Esteem (Accomplishing Self-Management)

17. The Role of Supports

18. Helping and Hindering Development

19. Celebrating Successes

20. Finding Self-Esteem, where there is none

22. How Parents Attitude about Disability Effects Child’s Development

23. Role of Coping Mechanisms in the Development of Self-Esteem (Accomplishing Self-Management) What are our coping mechanisms How did we discover them Have our coping mechanisms ever been subject to the judgement of others (good or bad) Has our mechanisms opened/closed doors for us

25. EducationalHelp to determine diagnosis and educational adjustments Hinder: Limit forward progress Working to diagnosis Limit education and career prospects

27. Start Feeling good about the whole you.

30. Where is separation?

31. Is separation necessary?