01/08/2025
Meet Tessa: Real-World Disability Expertise for Every Professional
I’m a deaf, chronically ill social worker on a mission to help you serve every client with confidence and inclusivity, because disabilities are as unique as snowflakes, and great services adapts to everyone’s needs.
Swipe through to get to know me, my lived experience, and how I combine disability culture, practical tools, and proven frameworks to help professionals like you deliver better results.
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ID 1: A friendly social media graphic with a light blue background features a large "Hello" in dark blue cursive at the top left. The right side contains a cropped image of Tessa with long light brown hair, wearing a white off-the-shoulder blouse and a pearl necklace. Text on the left introduces Tessa Bathauer, LMSW, as a disability expert and social worker, describing her as deaf and chronically ill, passionate about changing how professionals serve people with disabilities. The bottom left has a white box with a detailed description of her work and approach. The NeoBilities logo appears in the upper right corner.
ID 2: A clean, blue-background slide with "MY LIVED EXPERIENCE" in bold at the top. Below, centered text in a white box recounts how disability is part of Tessa's daily life—not just her job—including navigating the world as a deaf/hard of hearing professional, living with chronic illness, and having a service dog in training. The text also emphasizes empathy and real-world perspective. The NeoBilities logo appears in the lower corner.
ID 3: A blue-themed slide with the bold headline "EVERY DISABILITY IS UNIQUE & SO IS MY APPROACH" at the top. Centered below, a white box contains text describing how Tessa sees disabilities as unique as snowflakes and uses flexible strategies for each person. Subtle abstract swirl accents appear at the bottom. The NeoBilities logo is in the lower left corner.
ID 4: A blue square graphic with the NeoBilities logo in the upper right. The heading “WHAT I DO” appears in large dark blue letters at the top left. Below, main text in a white rounded rectangle states: “I equip professionals with disability culture competence, evidence-based solutions, and leading social work frameworks, including client-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practices.” An additional line beneath reads: “My approach is grounded in practical, real-world tools, community engagement, and proactive solutions so you’re ready to serve everyone, every time.” Decorative blue swirl accents appear at the bottom.
ID 5: A blue square slide with the NeoBilities logo in the lower left. The heading “WHAT YOU’LL GAIN” is at the top in bold dark blue. Centered in a white rounded box, three bulleted points in dark blue list: “Practical tools for immediate use, More confidence working with every client, Measurable improvements in service delivery and outcomes.” Below, a short paragraph highlights the impact: “Small changes lead to big results for your clients, your community, and your practice or organization.” Two simple blue swirl doodles are at the bottom right.
ID 6: A blue square slide with accent doodles at the corners and NeoBilities logo in the lower left. The heading “READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?” appears in bold at the top. Main text in a white rounded rectangle describes an invitation to support or education, emphasizing a free quiz with benefits including accessibility score discovery, instant tips, and exclusive resources. “LINK IN BIO” is featured in large, bold, stylized blue letters. A closing line encourages creating more accessible and welcoming spaces.
