For Carol Leish, advocacy is personal. At just 10 months old, Carol suffered a brain injury when the car she was riding in was struck by a drunk driver. The accident affected her vision, hand-eye coordination and speech, creating challenges that would follow her throughout her life. But Carol refused to let those challenges define … Read more
I’m honored to share this interview about my journey as a disability advocate and the mission behind Call Me Capable. For many years, I’ve been passionate about helping people see beyond disabilities and recognize the unique strengths, talents, and potential within every individual. Through speaking, journalism, advocacy, and education, I’ve worked to challenge stereotypes and … Read more
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 … Read more
I’m proud to announce my recent appointment as the Consumer Position on the Aging and Disability Resource Connection Committee for the California Department of Aging. As a Consumer representative with a two-year term (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2026), I will represent consumers, providers, and advocates who commit to establishing a No Wrong Door System and … Read more
I focus more on my capabilities than my disabilities. I say, ‘We are all more similar than different,’ since it is a message that resonated with VC Star columnist Martha Shapiro during our recent interview. In her article, with my input, Martha also highlighted how to interact with people with disabilities. I was honored to … Read more
Carol is Highlighted in Brain and Life for World Brain Day Carol recently responded to the Editor in Chief of Brain and Life, Orly Avitzur, MD, MBA, FAAN, when asked to share about living with a disability. They highlighted Carol (among others) in Brain & Life’s recent article about getting involved with World Brain Day … Read more