Social media influencer Jessica Jordan Ping was born and raised in Central Illinois, U.S. She entered this world with a rare disease called CHILD syndrome, which affects only about 60 people worldwide. For her, it manifested as a shortened left arm and shortened left leg. Her leg had to be further amputated after birth. To get around, she sometimes uses a wheelchair, prosthetic leg or a walking stick. Vivacious and confident, Jessica effectively uses her social media platforms as an advocacy tool, showing the world that her disability is just one part of who she is.
WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF A LUXURY VACATION?
A luxury vacation has to make me feel included. It should be an all-inclusive vacation and this concept means something different to me. This is a vacation where I can participate in every activity and never feel excluded. Where I am constantly being catered to in the same way that a non-disabled person is being catered to. This is what luxury feels like-not having to worry about whether or not I'm going to be included in the supposed inclusive activities.
A luxury vacation includes ease of thinking. I don't want to have to overthink or stress because in my day-to-day life I'm constantly stressed-is this accessible? Do I really have to call again? Do I have to scope out a location before I go on the next weekend getaway with my friends to make sure that I can actually enter it without having to be a bother to anybody?
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER?
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