After finally receiving answers about her own condition, Bucks County mom Victoria Nedza has become an advocate for people with disabilities, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc.

“I have Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and it’s a progressive, muscle-wasting disease,” said Nedza. “Over 20 years it took me to get a diagnosis. After being diagnosed, I found real inner strength. Being able to use my voice has literally opened doors for me, going to Capitol Hill, volunteering, and giving speeches about what it’s like to be disabled.”

Nedza doesn’t limit her advocacy to Washington D.C. She often visits elementary schools and colleges as a representative for The Speak Foundation.

She recently spoke at Simon Butler Elementary School in Chalfont to her son’s 4th-grade class.

“I spoke to the kids about inclusion,” she said. “I spoke to them about empathy and what it is like to be different and that it’s okay to be different.”

The disability advocate was also the recipient of a robotic arm that was developed by students at Widener University. This accessory has helped her with staying independent.

Read more about Victoria Nedza at 6abc.