Full Name
Jhonelle Bean
Speaker Bio
Jhonelle Bean is a 31-year-old Caribbean American disability advocate living with Tourette Syndrome and co-occurring conditions such as anxiety and sensory issues. After going undiagnosed for 18 years of her life, Jhonelle now shares her experiences living with TS through social media to help educate others and destigmatize the condition, especially for People of Color. Jhonelle also sheds light on disability awareness in general and has created a community for other Advocates to find a place to relate and get support and resources from each other called "For The Advocates." She has also been able to share her story in magazines such as, "Voyage San Antonio" and "CanvasRebel," and on podcasts such as "Fabulously Tourette," "Beyond 6 Seconds,” and is the co-host of Tourette Podcast. In her free time, Jhonelle enjoys playing with her dog, reading, playing video games, and learning about new things
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