AWARENESS. ACTION. COMPASSION. INCLUSION.
What is FSST Forward?
FSST Forward connects communities with disability resources and promotes simple steps that strengthen accessibility.
About
More behind the vision of FSST Forward
FSST Forward is a movement committed to better accessibility, greater inclusion, and building communities where people with disabilities are truly supported.
About our founder
Amy Tisdale is a disability advocate, author, and community educator whose life was forever changed by a massive stroke at age 43. Navigating life after stroke gave Amy firsthand insight into how often survivors and people with disabilities face misunderstanding, barriers, and lack of support long after the hospital stay ends.
She founded FSST Forward (From Signs to Strength) to bridge that gap—helping communities recognize stroke signs, understand life after stroke, and take meaningful steps toward accessibility and inclusion.
Rooted in faith and fueled by resilience, Amy’s mission is to transform awareness into action and compassion into practical support, so individuals and communities alike are better equipped to move forward together.
Our Focus: Moving communities from recognizing the signs to strengthening lives.
FSST Forward advocates for:
Inclusive accessibility that honors both visible and invisible disabilities
• Practical community education that transforms awareness into response
• Survivor-centered support that extends beyond hospitalization and rehabilitation
• Stronger local communities where people with disabilities can live, work, and thrive close to home
• Improved access to rehabilitation and therapy resources, especially in underserved areas
Recognizing the signs is just the beginning—
real impact happens when communities are equipped to respond, support, and sustain life beyond the moment of crisis.
programs & Initiatives
FSST Forward is developing programs and initiatives that include:
- Accessibility Awareness Campaign – Helping communities, schools, churches, and organizations understand disability, barriers, and inclusion.
- FSST Community Support Network – Connecting individuals with disabilities, caregivers, and allies for encouragement and shared resources.
- Regional Rehabilitation Advocacy – Elevating the need for more accessible rehabilitation and therapy options close to home.
- Education & Advocacy Workshops – Speaking and training opportunities that equip communities to turn awareness into action.
A full list of programs is coming soon as FSST Forward continues to grow.
The Adapted Kitchen: Cook Smarter. Cook Safer. Cook Your Way.
Cooking shouldn’t be complicated. I share videos and adaptive tools that help make the kitchen safer, easier, and more enjoyable for people with disabilities.
Media & Speaking
Changing the conversation around disability begins with lived experience.
Amy Tisdale is a stroke survivor and disability advocate who equips communities to recognize stroke signs, understand life after sudden disability, and build inclusive spaces grounded in empathy and accessibility. Through her work with FSST Forward, she transforms awareness into action.
Available for keynotes, workshops, panels, and media interviews.
For inquiries or media requests, please reach out directly. Media kit available on request.