T. J. Monroe
1156 Waycross Road
Forest Park, Ohio 45240
tmonroe2@cinci.rr.com
513-225-8893

Objective: To work full-time in the field of Disability Rights utilizing my skills as a leader, organizer, speaker and motivator to help all people with disabilities.
1991 to present

 

 

 

 

Consultant, Self-Advocacy Movement
Advise agencies and government on human rights policies, self-advocacy organizing and development. Training and public speaking on issues of concern to People with Disabilities including:

Human Rights Institutions & Group Homes
Employment Inclusive Education
Independent Living Transportation
Relationships ADA
2005 to 2006 Custom Plastic Fabricators, Inc.
Production Supervisor
2002 to 2005 Constuction Plus
Assistant Carpenter
2001 to 2002 Grey Goose Restaurant
Manager's Assistant
1994 to 2000 President's Committee on Mental Retardation (PCMR)
First member nominated to the PCMR with a mental disability
1997 to 2002 Yesteryear's Bar and Grill
Dishwasher
1996 to 2001 Animal Care Center
Veterinary Assistant
1995 to 1996 The ARC of Hamilton County
Consultant: Providing training to People with Disabilities interested in training other People with Disabilities about their rights and responsibilities in Ohio
1993 to 1995 VISTA Volunteer, People First of Tennessee, Inc.
Regional Self-Advocacy Coordinator, Middle Tennessee.  Responsibilities included providing leadership and technical assistance to ten regional self-advocacy support groups.
1984 to 1991 Veterinary Specialists of West Hartford
Veterinary Assistant
1976 to 1991 People First of Connecticut
Founder:  Organized and opened 17 chapters of People First in the state of Connecticut.
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