Becoming an Exceptional API Leader - Chan, Mai Ling; Cheng, Li-Rong Lilly; Palafox, Ph¿¿ng Liên
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Drawing from the profound insights and personal triumphs within the disability community of Asian Pacific Islander (API) heritage, "Becoming an Exceptional API Leader: Intimate Stories from 15 "Silent Voices" Changemakers" is a priceless resource for anyone seeking to understand the confluence of Asian culture, disability, and leadership. This anthology transcends the conventional, offering a collection of narratives that are as much a celebration of individuality as they are a representation of collective experience. Each author, whether personally touched by disability or driven by a deep…mehr

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Drawing from the profound insights and personal triumphs within the disability community of Asian Pacific Islander (API) heritage, "Becoming an Exceptional API Leader: Intimate Stories from 15 "Silent Voices" Changemakers" is a priceless resource for anyone seeking to understand the confluence of Asian culture, disability, and leadership. This anthology transcends the conventional, offering a collection of narratives that are as much a celebration of individuality as they are a representation of collective experience. Each author, whether personally touched by disability or driven by a deep connection to a loved one's journey or clinical service experiences, brings forth their story with raw honesty and reflective depth. From the heart of Asia to the diverse landscapes of America, these leaders share their motivations, the hurdles they've overcome, and the wisdom gleaned from creating disability-centered initiatives. Their chapters are not just stories; they are blueprints for innovation, resilience, and courageous spirit in the face of unique challenges. This book is a call to action for individuals, parents of Deaf or hard-of-hearing children or children with autism and other disabilities, entrepreneurs, educators, speech-language pathologists, and advocates within the disability sector, to harness their talents and passions. It's an intimate guide through the nuanced world of disability and culture, offering a lens to view the intricate dance of maintaining 'face' and family fidelity while pushing forward the boundaries of what it means to lead and serve. We invite you to immerse yourself in the richness of diverse perspectives, find your place within the narrative of progress, and, contribute your voice to the ever-evolving story of the API disability community. Here, you will discover the historical value of our collective strides in advocacy and communication and the personal potential that lies within the intersection of culture, disability advocacy, and unwavering determination. Join us on this journey of enlightenment and empowerment, and carve out your path, make your mark, and enrich the global movement of disability leadership. Foreword by: Li-Rong Lilly Cheng, PhD San Diego State University Founding Director Chinese Cultural Center SDSU CoAuthors: Anthony Pak-Hin Kong, Ph.D., ASHA Fellow, Giang T. Pham, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Hua-Hsuan Chung (CookBaron), Kimberly Oanh Vuong, Li-Rong Lilly Cheng, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Lou Sio Ha, Ruby, Meena Kalyanasundaram, Nadhiya Ito, CCC-SLP, Ph¿¿ng Liên Palafox, CCC-SLP, Shin Ying Chu, Ph.D., Sumalai Maroonroge, Ph.D., CCC-A, Tina Lorenzana, Tony Ching-Hsien Chang, Un, Ho Man
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Mai Ling Chan MS, CCC-SLP, is a mother, entrepreneur, speech-language pathologist, business strategist, speaker, podcast host, and author. Originating from Keyport, a small fishing town in New Jersey, Mai Ling embraced cross-country relocation which uncovered personal strengths, weaknesses, and identified areas for life-long growth. Building on these hard-earned lessons, Mai Ling also embraces her curiosity and love for human connections and she shares these passions through a variety of disability-focused offerings.As an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association accredited speech-language pathologist for over 18 years, she has provided comprehensive speech-language services to individuals and families affected by communication disabilities and is committed to advocacy and service in this community. In addition, stemming from her love for all things technology-related, she has been working to increase access to online professional education. She has years of experience creating disability-related websites, online learning platforms, and incorporating tablet technology into disability classrooms and adult rehabilitation services.Mai Ling is also working to bring advanced technology and inclusive and accessibile services to all areas of the globe.Her passion is centralized on deep-diving into the world of amazing disability leaders.Enter her world through one of her four (4) Amazon Best-Selling books: Becoming an Exceptional LeaderBecoming an Exceptional AAC LeaderBecoming an Exceptional Leader an Exceptional SLPBecoming an Exceptional API LeaderYou can also meet and learn from other global disability leaders through her Xceptional Leaders Podcast, where she co-hosts a bi-weekly program dedicated to spotlighting high-profile disability-focused topics and disability thought leadership with James Berges, CCC-SLP.When Mai Ling isn't podcasting, "Zooming", conducting FB Live interviews, or responding to emails, you can find her immersed in new technology, playing with her mini-Australian shepherd, and laughing with friends and family.