Peer Light is a conversation series created by CFI in 2026.

We built this storytelling platform around CFI’s mission and mantra: “Nothing about us without us.”

Over the course of 6 months, staff members participated in Peer Light conversations, where they developed the questions they wanted to ask each other and the questions they wanted to be asked themselves. In this first iteration, you’ll get to hear from CFI staff members on what it means to live “independently,” misconceptions that the general public has about those living with disabilities, and how different people learn best. Oh, and you’ll also get to hear what questions they wish people would stop asking them, as well as what question they wish others would ask themselves. See some of the features and words below.

Interested in participating in Peer Light? See far below on how to participate.

Toni Bremon Ansen

“I've finished four novels. The first one's being edited now. I'm about halfway finished with my fifth. And then I've already started on six, seven, and eight.”

Rowan Hatagan

“I was originally trained as a scientist. My original goal was to become a molecular biologist in plant sciences, hence all of the plants behind me. But I kind of had a lot of burnout with that".”

Jeff Liggett

“I come from a military background. Each time I come across a veteran, they recognize that I'm there for them, and that I do everything in my power to make sure that they get taken care of.”