Leah Honea

• Founder of More Than Just A Word - a campaign to bring awareness to the words we use to describe those with disabilities. I presented a series of speeches in my community explaining the history, meaning, and prevention of the ”R” word. My goal is to eliminate the use of the word and to encourage inclusive speech. I created a website to share information on this important topic. https://morethanjustaword.com
• I have completed over 2,000 hours in the last 5 years volunteering for the following causes:

Camp Sunshine, Operation Christmas Child, Healing Hearts, Flo’s Angels, TDS Backstage Crew, Assistant to Numbering the Beats, Assistant to Stay Connected, Assistant to Harmony of the Soul, Assistant to You Are Not Alone, Smoking on the Tracks, Fellowship of Christian Students, Fire Rescue 5k, Parklane Fall Festival, The Happening of Mississippi, Vacation Bible School, Parklane Academy Aftercare, Sweetheart Ball, San Francisco Homeless Relief Effort, Parklane Academy Kids’ Soccer Camp, Teacher’s Assistant, The Claiborne, Pretty Is As Pretty Does, The Butterfly Effect, Iron Horse Festival, Rotary Club Basketball, Special Olympics, Parklane Academy Concessions, J.J. White Junior troops, BossUp, Osyka Auction House Volunteer, Miracle League, SWMRMC Operation Fundraiser, Little League Baseball, Special Needs Prom, Open Doors Theater Project

• Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
• Communicated positively with children and guardians.
• Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
• Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.