Amplify Advocacy: Kim Drudge's Story

In this episode of Amplify Advocacy, we connect with Kim Drudge, a passionate Virginia youth advocate dedicated to helping young people with disabilities speak up and get involved. Drawing on her extensive background with the Youth Empowerment Transition Council, ALLY (A Life Like Yours) Alliance, Virginia LEND, BIRDS, and the Inclusion Project through VCU, Kim reflects on her journey—including her involvement with Project Rise and other initiatives connecting blind youth and young adults. Throughout the conversation, she shares how the YEN Project has fostered meaningful friendships and fueled her drive to advocate for herself and those around her. Subscribe to SPAN Parent Advocacy Network for more stories of advocacy. Learn More and Get Involved Learn about SPAN’s Youth Empowering Voices at https://spanadvocacy.org/yev/ and discover more about our mission at https://spanadvocacy.org/ Join the Conversation How has your personal journey shaped your advocacy? Let us know in the comments below! #YouthEngagement #DisabilityAdvocacy #SelfAdvocacy #YouthLeadership