(UY) Shining Bright (Individual Feature)

Shining Bright
The Shining Bright feature is a heartfelt space to celebrate the unique stories, strengths, and personalities of individuals in the disability community and disabilities community. It’s a chance to spotlight the incredible people who light up the world around them, build awareness, and foster deeper understanding and connection. If you or someone you love would like to be featured in an upcoming issue of Uniquely You, please complete the form below. Use the questions as gentle prompts — not all may apply, so simply answer the ones that best reflect your journey. This feature typically spans up to four pages with a word count around 1,000. We encourage responses in complete sentences whenever possible. Thank you for opening your heart and helping us share the beauty and brilliance of this community.
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Name of your child or nominated individual in the disability community.*
(Every story is different. Share as much or as little as you’d like.)
Age, Grade, and School (if applicable)Your answer
Tell us a little bit about where you live. What city was it? Why did you decide to move here? Was there anything special about the area?
What would you like the disability community to know about you and/or your child? What have been some of the challenges you have experienced and how have you and your family overcome these challenges? What was the biggest change that helped overcome said challenges? What advice would you give others in a similar situation? How would you improve the approaches offered by the disability community for people in a similar place? Please, include as many details an anecdotes as possible
Do you have any resources that you have found helpful throughout your journey within the disability community that you would like others to know about? (Please share Company Name and Services Provided, Contact Name, Email and/or Phone Below)
Thoughts, advice and inspiration you’d like to share with others in the disability community.
Something you would like parents and families in the local disability community to know.
What sports or extracurricular activities does your child/nominated individual participate in?Your answer
Tell us more about your experience with those activities (How did your family get started? What do you enjoy most? Any highlights of your experience so far?)
What are your favorite places to visit around the community (restaurants, food markets, shops, parks, clubs, hangout spots, etc.)? Why do you consider them your favorites?
Name someone you or your child admires, someone who has inspired you along your journey. What makes them special and how have they motivated or helped you and your family?
When I grow up, I want to be... OR After high school, my plans are...
Favorite Food
Favorite Color
Favorite Music
Favorite Movie or TV Show
Favorite Sports Teams
Favorite Subject in School
Favorite Vacation
Any additional comments or thoughts?
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Nominations

Do you have nominations for other families or individuals who may be interested in being featured in the publication? Please provide their contact info below.
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