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
First Annual CA Government & Disability Summit
I recently wrote an article in the Ventura Breeze about the Government and Disability Summit, which took place between September 24 and 27. I also had the privilege of speaking at it. I’m passionate about raising awareness of the challenges and solutions regarding accessibility issues for people with disabilities. I’m available to speak at your
CA Jaycees 4th Quarter First Place, 1994-1995
It’s nice to know that I am still doing my passion, writing as a journalist. In 1994 I was following my passion as a writer and won first place in the CA Jaycees. Dr. Schuller asks:“What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?” If I knew that I could not
California Government and Disability Summit
Power to Speak Event: Government and Disability Summit Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers, Carol writes about the upcoming Power to Speak event in September, the California Government and Disability Summit in the Ventura Breeze, and the VC Reporter.
Disability Pride Month Officially now in July
On July 16, 2024, Carol Leish, MA & Dr. Maria Munguia accepted the proclamation that July is officially Disability Pride Month from the Ventura City Council. They received this for being on the Advisory Council for the Ventura County Human Service Agency/Area Agency on Aging. Even though the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in
Consumer Position on the Aging and Disability Resource Connection Committee for the California Department of Aging
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
Second Annual Mental Health Wellness Festival
I recently wrote about Turning Point Foundation’s Mental Wellness Festival for The Ventura Breeze. My objective aligns with Turning Point’s, as they and I want to raise awareness about mental health and share mental wellness pathways that support, maintain, and improve people’s mental health. See full article here