How a Two-Time Cancer Survivor Became an Advocate

After surviving cancer twice and battling Crohn's disease, Kimberly Williams knows what it means to fight a system that is supposed to help. With 25 years in special education, she witnesses families struggling to secure basic services for children with disabilities. But when her own health forces her into medical retirement, her mission takes on a deeper meaning. On Living Your Legacy, the founder of Integrity First Advocates reveals the personal experiences behind her advocacy business, the hidden challenges of healthcare navigation, and why disability advocacy is more important than ever. From insurance battles to protecting vulnerable families, Kimberly explores what happens when compassion meets bureaucracy and why having someone in your corner can change everything.Key TakeawaysHow surviving two cancers and living with Crohn's disease shapes Kimberly's approach to advocacy.Why 25 years in special education inspires her to fight for families navigating disability services.How healthcare bureaucracy and insurance restrictions create barriers to essential medical treatment.Why understanding guardianship, IEPs, 504 plans, and disability benefits is critical for families.How Kimberly transforms her personal struggles and professional experience into Integrity First Advocates.Notable Quotes"I've had cancer twice and I battle a chronic illness of Crohn's disease.""I just noticed how much their parents had to fight for basic things.""They are in place to support us, but unless you know which hoops to jump through and what to do, they're not really accessible to just everyone.""I want them to know they have someone on their side.""Knowledge is power and that's where we have to just talk more about it."