Ken was born with Cerebral Palsy.  He uses his “headstick" to type on his DynaWrite communication device to communicate; he also uses a “headstick” to control his electric chair.  For the past four years, Ken has been employed in leadership positions in disability rights in Maryland. He is a dedicated advocate.  Ken is the Leader of  the  Cross Disability Rights Coalition (CDRC); Public Policy Coordinator for People On the Go of Maryland - a statewide self-advocacy group of persons with developmental disabilities; and currently serves on the Commission for the Maryland Department of Disabilities.  He has served as a legislative intern in the Maryland State Senate during the 2005, 2006, and 2007 Sessions. Ken looks forward to the new 2008 Session with many new legislators that he can educate about disability rights.