Journalist
During the past 15 years, Carol has established herself as an advocate for people with disabilities and has written many articles for businesses, professional organizations and local newspapers.
Motivational Speaker and Disability Consultant
As a child, Carol sustained speech and vision disabilities, as a result of an auto accident. Instead of focusing on her injuries, Carol choose to focus on her abilities and strengths. By age 22 she had already proven that she was extremely . . .
Creator of Call Me Capable Board Game
Call Me Capable™ is an educational board game that helps students understand disabilities. It helps them learn to respect and empathize with persons with disabilities. It stimulates players to focus on the capabilities of people living . . .
Enjoy a few of Carol’s writings
14th Annual Autism Run
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”—Helen Keller “Our theme this year for the AUT2RUN is,” according to Ashley Pope, who is on the Board of Directors for the Ventura County Autism Society, “’Together We Shine.’ This is our annual fundraiser, and annual resource fair, which is Southern California’s largest
CASA Seeks Volunteers for Foster Youth
“The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) has been serving Ventura County since 1985,” according to Barbara Parks, MBA, Marketing Communications & Recruitment Coordinator. “Originally CASA operated under Interface Family & Children Services. In 2011 we emerged from Interface and became a fully independent 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that we are today.” “CASA originated in
Project Love Spreads Valentine’s Joy to Seniors
Local schools create handcrafted Valentine cards for seniors Project Love is an annual community outreach campaign led by Assisted Home Health & Hospice that brings encouragement, connection, and joy to seniors through heartfelt messages created by local students. Each year, Assisted works with schools and senior living communities to deliver handmade Valentine’s Day cards and
Importance of the Caregiving Navigator Program in Ventura County
“Caring for others is an expression of what it means to be fully human”—Hillary Clinton Being able to bridge the gap with strategies for better patient transitions is important in order to link care to the community. “Caregivers are the quiet backbone of our community. They give their time, their strength, and often their own
Continuing to Hustle with Chutzpah
Dreams do come true with a combination of persistence, chutzpah, luck, and networking all rolled together as one. My wonderful journey of networking started when I joined the Ventura County Professional Women’s Network (VCPWN), in 1997. In 1998 someone at VCPWN suggested that I contact Milt Wright & Associates, Inc., in Chatsworth, CA. They did
Stories from the Heart
Carol was featured in the Oct/Nov/Dec 2025 Camarillo Health Care District newsletter. Carol will be speaking at the upcoming Stories from the Heart Show hosted by the Camarillo Health Care District on November 6 at the Camarillo Public Library. Each speaker will share a unique story and speak to the heart of what it means