May 10, 2015
The inspiration for Trevor's Voice is a young man who had an incredible impact on all of us at Entrust. Trevor passed away in 2015. He is greatly missed by his family and all those who knew him personally.
Of all the things I miss most about Trevor, it's his voice. It wasn't his intonation or cadence, nor did he have the pipes of James Earl Jones. Trevor's gift of voice was the candor and simplicity of his expressions. Trevor would often come into my office and express his thoughts on everything from his experience with our disability services to his water slide bucket list. There were some times that his extreme honesty caught me off guard! However, this type of honest communication only inspired reflection on both our parts. We had a similar vision for people with disabilities to have a place where they could express themselves freely. This vision included inspiring reflection and eventually improvement in their own communities.
Trevor's Voice is the culmination of this vision. The blog series exists in the spirit of all that Trevor believed in.
In each installment of Trevor's Voice, you'll hear from guest bloggers. These are people that Entrust serves in our disability support programs. They share their thoughts, hopes, ambitions, and dreams through personal stories. They are not asking for your charity or pity, but simply for your time. Your time to read their stories and hear their authentic voices. The purpose of Trevor's Voice is reflection and awareness building. I hope that by reading the stories and experiences from the people Entrust serves, you'll feel inspired. You may feel moved to share these stories or take action. Some of these personal narratives might even make you smile.
You'll be surprised how much you have in common with our guest bloggers. Savor the opportunity for personal enrichment. Allow these stories to pull at your heart-strings, provoke new thoughts, or even change your perspective on disability and community.
Welcome to Trevor's Voice.
Enjoy,
- Tilton Reed, CEO
