Daniel Hodges is a white guy with multiple advanced degrees. He is also someone who missed five years of school, fought for custody of his children as a blind parent, and founded a nonprofit from the tail end of a mental health crisis — while in law school.
Daniel brings a perspective shaped by access barriers, chronic pain, and an unpredictable disability. His story challenges how we think meritocracy and crafting roles based on a person’s disability needs.
In the world of disability advocacy, Daniel Hodges describes himself as a peacemaker.
In this powerful episode of the Champion Mindset Collective podcast, we sit down with Daniel Hodges, the president and co-founder of the Peaces of Me Foundation.
Every day, approximately 138 Americans die by suicide. This makes suicide the 11th leading cause of death within the US. Peaces of Me is deeply concerned with this trend.
As humans, we navigate a maze of communication barriers, diverging perspectives, and competing needs in our daily interactions. Moreover, basic survival requires us to discern the needs, intentions, and objectives of those around us.
