I spent 21 days in the ICU at Massachusetts General Hospital and over 3 months at Spaulding Rehabilitation Center. Even though I was surrounded by family and friends, I had never felt more isolated and alone. Existing in a system which was built by and for able bodied people is a constant battle. Disabilities are all unique and have their own variety of challenges which makes it almost impossible to find the information that is relevant to your specific situation. I desperately wanted to talk to someone that would understand me and give me advice on how to adapt.
I turned to my healthcare providers for advice and guidance but it was clear they didn't understand my situation any better than I did. I found many spinal cord injury facebook groups, but they more frustrating than they were worth, filled with devotees (people who fetishize disabilities) and fake accounts. I never knew who I was actually talking to. Overtime, I found a few friends in the disability community who really understood me. These individuals, along with my amazing support system, helped me through the hardest years of my life. I made it my mission to reach out and talk to as many people living with disabilities as I could, helping them in any way possible.

While talking about my experiences with my brother, Todd, and my boyfriend, Jack, we decided there had to be a better way to connect people within this community. The idea for The 10% Community was born.

The 10 Percent app aims to support and connect people within the disability community by providing a social networking
platform designed by and for people living with disabilities. The 10 Percent closes the gap within the community by providing individuals with a direct connection to others in similar situations or with similar interests and experiences.

You can browse forums to easily find answers to your questions or to see how others adapt to the able bodied world we live in. Join groups to discuss interests, challenges, or goals and make friends along the way by attending local meetups or support groups. You will also be able to browse the news feed to stay up to date on current news related to the disability community. The 10 Percent also offers simple and direct access to all resources offered by private organizations and the government. We want this app to be the most accessible app on the market with
features to support all disabilities. There will be advanced privacy and security features so you can ensure that you know exactly who you are talking to at all times. It will be the hub for anything related to disabilities, getting information and resources directly to the people who need it most, all while fostering a safe environment to make lifelong friendships and overcome any obstacle.