>> I am a wife and a mother who currently works
as a victim witness advocate
for the Mercer County Prosecutors Office
in New Jersey.
>> After I was injured in 1986, I got involved in athletics.
So I did a lot of sports.
>> I am fortunate that I'm married, my wife Sara.
I have a wonderful son Allen.
You know, blessed to have a family
that is a tremendous personal support and value to me.
>> Having a disability doesn't mean that you're dead.
Doesn't mean that you don't want to have a leisure life too.
Doesn't mean that you don't want to do --
and don't have the same thoughts and feelings as everybody else.
>> Although we've come a long way in society, and there's,
you know, much more emphasis on disability rights today
and independence for people with disabilities.
There's still a lot of stigma that people
with disabilities can't have families.
Can't be married.
Can't have children.
Can't work a full-time job.
You know? I've had even people with disabilities ask me,
"Well, why are you working?"
Well, I want to work.
I want to work.
I want to contribute to society.
I want to make money.
I want to be successful in my and to me
if I can work I want to.