Pascuala Herrera contracted polio at the age of nine months.  Due to lack of medical care, because of her disability, she crawled around in her pueblo, La Purisima, Durango Mexico, until coming to Chicago, Illinois when she was six.  She currently lives in Franklin Park, Illinois with her husband, two daughters, two cats, and a dog.  Pascuala has assisted thousands of students with disabilities in and outside of a classroom.  She is a frequent local and national presenter on the topic of her life experience, disability awareness, motivation, and the importance of education for individuals with disabilities and Latinos.  As a disabled Latina, woman she inspires and motivates others in working towards achieving their aspirations despite any challenges they face.  

Pascuala Herrera contrajo polio a la edad de nueve meses. Debido a la falta de atención médica para su discapacidad, gateó por todo su pueblo, La Purisima Durango Mexico, hasta que emigró a Chicago, Illinois, cuando tenía seis años. Actualmente vive en Franklin Park, Illinois con su esposo, sus dos hijas, dos gatos y un perro. Pascuala ha ayudado a miles de personas con discapacidades dentro y fuera de un salón académico. Ella es una presentadora local y nacional frecuente sobre el tema de su experiencia de vida, conciencia sobre el trato de personas con discapacidades, motivación y la importancia de la educación para los discapacitados y latinos. Como mujer latina con discapacidad, inspira y motiva a otras personas a lograr sus aspiraciones a pesar de cualquier desafío que enfrentan.

Pascuala has presented to small groups and large audiences on topics of disability, Latinx issues, motivation, and finding a life purpose.  Presentations can be virtual or in-person (after it is safe to do so).  The author wants to reach as many people as possible so presentation fees are negotiable.  To discuss your need, contact Pascuala directly by emailing her at pascualaherrera00@gmail.com  or complete the form below.

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