Jennifer Barnable: Storyteller, Disability Advocate

The Only Constant is Change

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JennaOfAvalon

June 9, 2025

Welcome to my new site, where you’ll find posts about my advocacy work and adventures, along with my creative content and storytelling projects, like the Finding Avalon podcast!

My intention is for this to be a minimalist, accessible and safe space, first and foremost for disabled, chronically ill and neurodivergent folks. Then for our supportive community allies – those who actively want to learn (and unlearn!) so that we can build an inclusive, equitable world where everyone can belong and live with dignity and safety.

Jennifer is seen in silhouette, in a darkened art exhibition with bright, colourful abstract digital art projected on the wall behind. She is wearing a surgical blue mask and using a clear mobility aid, standing facing the a mirror to take a selfie. — *NYC, 2022, “Gustav Klimt: Gold in Motion,” an immersive digital art exhibit at the Hall des Lumières.*

Please adjust your expectations, as I am a disabled creator and will not be held to non-disabled and neurotypical standards. My work as an advocate, activist and creator is truly a labour of love, operating on an uneven playing field full of systemic barriers. Additionally, I am managing life with the added complexity of intertwined disability, chronic illness and neurodivergence.

I’m learning time and time again that the only constant is change. Anyone can become disabled at any time. You never think it’ll happen to you. I’m living proof. Join me on my journey of normalizing disability acceptance, connection, inclusion and celebration.

Because as sure as there are times that feel insurmountable, there is joy and transcendance too. Are you with me?

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I’m Jennifer

Friends call me Jenna, too. I’m an award-winning storyteller, professional communicator and disability inclusion advocate committed to increasing authentic disabled representation in media and community leadership.

With Disabled lived experience through an intersectional lens, I’m committed to anti-ableism education, disability justice, inclusive changemaking and Disabled empowerment.

I write, photograph, blog, create audio and video content, and produce an indie, Disabled-led, feminist podcast: “Finding Avalon: Amplifying Disabled Voices.”

Bringing 25 years of professional expertise and reputation, I work with businesses, academia, all levels of government and community organizations.

Hire me as a speaker, faclilitator, panellist, host, advisor or consultant to support your inclusion initatives, anti-ableism education, events and services.

Asking Disabled people to work for less pay or worse, unpaid, is exploitative and ableist. By ethical and professional standards, Disabled experts must be compensated fairly and equitably for our knowledge, skills and time.

Media requests seeking balanced and diverse Disabled perspectives are welcome.