Des Moines, Iowa 50312
515-371-2424
Miapete73@yahoo.com
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My name is Mia Peterson. I have my own business, “Aiming High.” I am a public and motivational speaker. I speak at conferences and meetings about self-advocacy, self-determination, and other topics about developmental disabilities.
I used to think that if I wanted to be independent, all I had to do was learn to do more things on my own. Now I know the most important thing we have to learn is when to ask someone else for help. We all need other people in our lives. Working with someone you trust makes all the difference. Let’s talk about self-advocacy and self-determination. This is what it means to me. Self-advocacy is about advocating for what you believe in. It’s about speaking up for ourselves. Let people know what you are thinking, and how you feel. It’s important to speak up for yourself. Let your voice be your guide. Sometimes, our voices are heard other ways.
Self-determination is being determined to do new things. Challenge yourself. Being independent is self-determination. Take the challenge, and take the risk. Show folks what you can do. Sometimes it is the hardest thing to do. Teamwork is important. Together everyone achieves more! The more we work hard, the more we get done.
Today, within my business, I continue doing public speaking, and I enjoy it! I found my voice doing this. I like sharing what I can do, not what I can’t do. I have started writing a book. I call it, “Take the Challenge; Take the Risk.” I look forward to many opportunities to tell my story.
For more information, please check me out on Facebook. Make it happen for you, and aim high with me.
Thank you! - Mia Peterson