Kevin G. Nuñez is a dynamic advocate and leader committed to creating a more inclusive world for people with disabilities. With a decade of hands-on experience and a background shaped by his journey with cerebral palsy, Kevin has become a prominent voice in the self-advocacy movement.
As the Vice Chair of the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities, Mr.Nuñez played a pivotal role in developing five-year plans and led the grants committee, where he retooled the mini-grant program and implemented a new scoring system to ensure grants aligned with the Council’s mission.
In his role from 2023-2026 as the Regional Representative for Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE), Kevin works to amplify the voices of self-advocates across the Mid-Atlantic states. He recently organized and hosted the 2024 Regional Conference and helped overhaul the organization’s website.
Mr. Nuñez’s influence extends beyond committee work. As the Coalition Chair for the #YesAccess campaign, He is at the forefront of a national movement, unifying diverse organizations and grassroots leaders to mobilize support. His impact has been recognized at the highest levels, including being a guest of honor for Senator Andy Kim at the U.S. Congress and a speaker at the Biden-Harris celebration of the Olmsted Decision.
Kevin G. Nuñez is a recognized disability rights advocate, author, speaker, and media producer based in New Jersey. Living with Cerebral Palsy, Kevin has dedicated over a decade to changing public perception and advancing policy and equity for individuals with developmental disabilities.
He serves on the Board of Directors for both the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and National TASH. Previously, Kevin served as Vice Chair of the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities (NJCDD), Mid-Atlantic Regional Representative for Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE), and Coalition Committee Chair for the national #YesAccess Campaign.
A guest of honor for Senator Andy Kim at a Joint Session of Congress and a featured speaker at the White House for the Biden-Harris Celebration of the Olmstead Decision, Kevin is the host of The Advocacy Life Podcast & Blog and author of Confessions from Disability Limbo and Beyond What You See: A Journey of Faith.
