Advocacy
Capernaum Club
In December 2019, Alexia was named a Leader in the Capernaum Club, an organization in Naples, Florida that focuses on teens and young adults of all abilities with special needs.
As Alexia puts its, “To be a Leader gives me more responsibility. I get to be more outgoing and build confidence and willpower within myself. I call members outside of meetings to develop closer relationships, and let people know they can rely on me if they have issues or need advice. I want to teach them that God created them for a purpose and that they are valued and loved.”
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
In May 2019, Alexia was invited to speak at the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation in New York City. She gave a dynamic presentation about how her disability gives her superpowers
Elementary School in Marco Island, Florida
In May 2016, Alexia was invited to speak to a 4th grade class at an elementary school in Marco Island, Florida. All the children had read her book in advance and were full of questions about life with disability. She lead a lively discussion and afterwards, taught them how to make heart stencil art. The children loved it!
House of Gaia
Alexia spends much of her life helping others. By sharing her unique and powerful story, listening to and caring for others, she has become a role model for many individuals and groups around the world. She enjoys mentoring and teaching art to children while demonstrating the power of love and determination as effective tools in the development of independence and self-esteem.
Alexia is an outspoken advocate for the rights of the disabled, especially children, worldwide. To those who know her best, she is a positive force of nature and a fearless warrior who inspires everyone around her with her determination to make the world a better place, one step at a time.