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Photo: Kathy Brill

Hi there! I’m Kathy Brill.

I was a professional in the field of education and disabilities prior to the birth of my youngest daughter.  I understood the role of professionals, but had not experienced the role of parenting a child who has a disability. 

I now hold the unique perspective of being able to understand both viewpoints, which led me to successfully problem-solve and create numerous solutions to barriers facing people with disabilities so they can live productively in their communities. 

My youngest daughter, now 30 years old, uses a power wheelchair and numerous additional technological and personal supports, has a job, friends, and lives in her own home.  We did our best to raise her to be self-determined, and now she is indeed! If you are interested in learning about the thoughts, steps, and strategies that helped us to work toward that goal, please contact us!

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Our Story

It has certainly been a wild ride. Scroll down to see all of the life and family experiences, as well as professional roles, that have impacted our journey.

Cool Timeline

1977
1977

Graduated Kutztown University

Photo: Graduates tossing caps
B.S. Elementary Education
1977

Teaching

Photo: Classroom

I spent the next three years in the classroom, teaching elementary school.

1980
1980

Daughter #1 born

Photo: Baby feet
1982
1982

Back to teaching

Photo: Classroom
1982

Received Masters Degree

Photo: Graduates tossing caps

in Elementary Education from Kutztown University in Pennsylvania.

1982

Received Certification in Special Education

1987
1987

Daughter #2 born

Photo: Baby feet
1989
1989

Daughter #3

Photo: Baby feet

Our daughter, Alexa, was born 3 months premature. I had no idea at the time how much she would teach me and help me grow as a person!

1990
1990

Alexa Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy

1993
1993

Member and Chair, Statewide Early Intervention Conference Planning Committee

from 1993-1995

1994
1994

Early Intervention Consultant

From 1994-1995

PA Family Focused Early Intervention System

1995
1995

Director of Parent to Parent of PA

1995-2002

1995

Alexa starts school

1996
1996

The School Bus Lift

Photo: Alexa getting off the bus

There’s a story behind this photo. Stay tuned to learn more.

2001
2001

Alexa is statistician for traveling ice hockey team (2001-2005)

Photo: Alexa's hockey team
2002
2002

PA TASH Board, member and Chair

From 2002-2010

2004
2004

Executive Board, National Coalition on Self-Determination

Photo: Kathy and Alexa with members of the National Council on Self-Determination

From 2004-2010

2005
2005

The Beach Wheelchair

Photo: Alexa in a beach wheelchair

There’s a story behind this photo. Stay tuned to learn more.

2008
2008

Alexa goes to college

2009
2009

Member of NAB

National Advisory Board on Improving Health Care Services for Seniors and People with Disabilities (NAB)

2009-Present

2009

Received Masters of Professional Studies

Political Management, concentration Grassroots Advocacy from George Washington University

Independent Research Title: “Outcomes of Transportation Funding Redistribution.” (solution for school bus bullying, segregation, budget)

2012
2012

Co-founder, Board Member, and First Executive Director of Parent to Parent USA

From 2012-2018

This role shaped much of my insight into the lives of parents of children with disabilities. I hope to share those insights with you here.

2012

Helped coordinate first Philadelphia Disability Pride Parade

Photo: annual Philadelphia Disability Pride Parade

Planning member of annual Philadelphia Disability Pride Parade                  

From 2012-Present

2013
2013

Alexa graduates college

2016
2016

Board Member, Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health

From 2016-Present

2016

Alexa moves out and gets a job

Photo: Alexa's house

2016 was a landmark year for us. That was the year we launched Alexa from the nest. Stay tuned to hear about how it felt and what it took to make it a success!

2019
2019

Board Member, Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education

mcie.org

From 2019-Present

2020
2020

Launched Brill Consulting LLC

Drop me a line!

I’m accepting new clients through the rest of the year. Please drop me a line and we’ll get started with your next project!

Let’s connect!

Let’s Grow Together

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About Brill Consulting LLC

We are a consulting & coaching firm with decades of experience in self-determination, peer support and family networks, community living, advocacy and civil rights

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(717) 503-8992
kathy@brillconsultingllc.com

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