About me
Kevin Wright is a native Washingtonian with a learning disability and speech impairment. However, Kevin does not view these as barriers; rather, he believes his quiet nature is his only obstacle. Growing up, Kevin attended two private schools. He attended Accotink Academy in Springfield, VA from kindergarten to eighth grade. Kevin attended Kingsbury Day School in Washington, DC for high school, graduating in his senior year. Afterward, he went to Mitchell College, a private four-year institution in New London, CT, where he majored in Communications with a minor in Graphic Design. Kevin received support from the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) throughout high school and college.
Following college, Kevin’s persistence and networking led to a six-month internship with the Department on Disability Services (DDS) through the Aspiring Professionals Internship Program, a program focused on Employment First initiatives. This program places qualified individuals with disabilities in paid positions within District government agencies. As a result of his internship, Kevin was hired as a contractor for DDS under the DC Learners & Earners initiative. Kevin contributed to employment and advocacy efforts by presenting at national conferences, conducting trainings, creating and editing materials, and mentoring others.
In 2016, Kevin became a certified trainer for the People Planning Together program, which empowers people with developmental disabilities to create their own life plans and gain independence. He worked with DDS for five years before starting a new journey with the DC Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) in 2021, where he now serves as a Program Support Assistant.
Kevin’s former ultimate career goal was to mentor young adults by sharing his own experiences and helping them develop their career paths. His new objective is to spotlight as many individuals as possible, with or without developmental disabilities, allowing them to share their stories, accomplishments, and insights with professionals and employers, highlighting the benefits of hiring individuals with developmental disabilities.
