About

Hello, I'm Alexi, the founder of Beyond a Label. Back in June of 2021, I embarked on a passion project to raise awareness and loudly advocate for the disability community. My motivation for this initiative stems from my younger sister, who faces the daily challenges of living with a disability in a world that isn't always inclusive. Witnessing her struggles, especially during her transition into adulthood, pushed me to become a stronger voice for genuine disability inclusion and equality.

As a speech-language pathologist, I draw inspiration from my sister's journey and provide support to individuals in achieving their speech, language, and communication goals, as well as navigating the complexities of advocacy, resource access, and coping with challenging times. It's a privilege to not only understand my sister's narrative and our family's journey, but also to hear the stories of countless others who have entrusted me with their experiences in the disability community. The resilience and determination of these individuals have fueled my passion for continuous support and advocacy, which is why I have Beyond a Label.

The name of this advocacy platform came very easy to me, as the message behind it is one of the main reasons I advocate daily. Unfortunately, many individuals in this community are frequently judged based on their diagnosis right away. Whether it's by their peers, employers, educators, or even their own family. They're immediately tagged with this “label” and as a result, assumptions are formed.

Society must recognize that there's so much more to a person than just their diagnosis, than just a "label." With this platform, I hope to help the world look PAST that. Recognize the capabilities. See what this community can achieve. See someone for who they are, a person first before anything else.