Colleen Flanagan

Easter Seals MA Thrive: Youth Services Coordinator

"The Thrive mentoring program for young women with disabilities is a project I am extremely proud to contribute toward. When I was a teenager, there were many times my self esteem, body image, and confidence suffered as a result of rarely seeing women who had disabilities like me, living the type of life I wanted for myself. Back then I felt all alone - I wanted to be able to connect with others who had similar experiences, but that was hard to find. Now as a thirty-something, I am proud to be a professional with Easter Seals, working to making sure young people with disabilities today understand they are not alone! I look forward the connections the Thrive program will make! Please join us and be part of the movement of empowering young women with disabilities. If you are a teen or young adult yourself please check out 'Letters to Thrive' which is a collection of letters by women with disabilities to their younger selves. If you are a women with a disability who has advice for a teen with a similar disability, or 'your younger self' please consider submitting a letter too! Together we will empower young women with disabilities. "

Navigating the Workforce with a Disability Facebook Chat: Featuring Colleen Flanagan as a panelist

Learn about other featured "Team Thrive" members!

Sandy Ho: Program Coordinator

Desiree Forte: Youth Services Manager