Redefining Equality and Breaking Barriers with Devon Wieters

In this episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, Niyi sits down with Devon Wieters—writer, podcaster, disability advocate, and passionate voice for policy reform.Living with cerebral palsy, Devon has experienced firsthand how outdated systems can force disabled adults to choose between love, independence, and the benefits they need to survive. Through her advocacy for the SSI Restoration Act and the Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act, she’s working to change laws that many people don’t even know exist.Together, they explore what true equality looks like, why disability advocacy is about dignity as much as policy, and how one person can create meaningful change by speaking up.Learn more about Devon and her work:https://wheelwithit.com/In this episode, we discuss:* What the SSI marriage penalty really means* Living with cerebral palsy beyond the stereotypes* Turning personal challenges into public advocacy* What true accessibility and equality look like* Small actions that create lasting social change