When I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 9 months old, a neurologist told my parents I would never live a normal life. I consider it an ironic blessing that my career has taken me to the Stanford School of Medicine where I use bioethics as a tool to challenge the ableist assumptions behind that neurologist's grim prediction. This award is truly an honor, but my efforts on behalf of disability and LGBTQ+ communities have never felt that extraordinary. I have simply advocated for myself and taught individuals and institutions along the way.