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Meet Our Founders

Explore the stories of Dr. LaShawna Hill and Dr. Tonie B. Ziegler and their dedication to advocacy.

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Purpose, connection and dignity.

Explore the stories of Dr. LaShawna Hill and Dr. Tonie B. Ziegler and their dedication to advocacy.

The organization’s founding story emphasizes listening to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

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Meet Our Founders

Explore the stories of Dr. LaShawna Hill and Dr. Tonie B. Ziegler and their dedication to advocacy.

What to explore

  • Dr. LaShawna Hill — Founder
  • Dr. Tonie B. Ziegler — Co-Founder
  • Family experience and professional advocacy

Putting the ideas into practice

Meet Our Founders connects to the larger Star State Community mission by encouraging informed choice, accessible learning and relationships built on respect. Start with personal goals, identify appropriate support needs and ask which opportunities are currently available.

Important: This supplementary page extends the verified themes without claiming to reproduce an existing historical page.

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