PIPCA Graduate Highlight #2

Posted by Jim Lockwood on February 1, 2010 under Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

In 2009, Keith Bonchek applied to participate in the Partners in Policymaking program being held in Los Angeles.  Keith was selected to attend the program and joined 35 others beginning their advocacy training on March 27, 2009.  As an adult with Cerebral Palsy and hearing loss, Keith has been trying to help others advocate for themselves.  But he needed the training that would give him the skills and knowledge to really make a difference.  With the support of sign language interpreters, Keith completed the training and graduated in October of last year.

Keith speaks locally and nationally as a motivational speaker and self-advocate.  He became the outreach coordinator for People First of California, and helps others with disabilities in Southern California.  Keith is a member of the North Los Angeles Regional Center board of directors where he is actively involved in improving services to people with disabilities.  Keith also serves on the committee for the California Memorial Project.  Keith is actively involved in his community and always looking for more ways to help others.