Angela Ray Rodgers

Angela Ray Rodgers is an inspirational speaker, advocate for people with disabilities, and the author of the touching story of her daughter in Grace Anna Sings. She manages multiple social media pages with over 1.2 million followers creating videos and stories along with her daughter Grace Anna, motivating people to find joy and live life to the fullest. Angela serves on the HART Supported Living Grant Program Council and is an Arc of Kentucky Advocate in Action.

As a former middle school science teacher, Angela knows the importance of education. She believes it is crucial to educate people of all ages on the lives of people with disabilities to help understanding. She has spoken widely on the importance of communities and schools being fully inclusive not only in work and education but also recreationally. One of the issues very dear to her heart is fully inclusive playgrounds which allow children with mobility and sensory issues to enjoy all areas of a playground.

Angela is married to her husband, Jeff, and has two amazing children, Isaiah and Grace Anna. She resides in rural Casey County, Kentucky where she attends a small, country church. She loves gardening, studying the Bible, spending time with family, traveling and singing. Her hope for the future is that people of all abilities will be respected and welcomed in all aspects of life.