My biggest cheerleader in life was my dad. I have cerebral palsy. My dad never pitied me or made me feel like a burden. He taught me to dance and to dream big. When I went to Arizona State University my father encouraged me to follow my passion for entertainment. He didn’t try to steer me into something more reliable. He believed in me and cheered me on as I performed for Muhammad Ali. Women benefit from men as mentors and allies. The Rosenzweig Report, founded by Jay Rosenzweig, is an important and useful tool in highlighting how much more needs to be done to encourage and support women in the workplace.
| – | Maysoon Zayid, Comedian, Author, Disability Advocate |