Today we’d like to introduce you to Stacy Williams.
Hi Stacy, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
My journey with Love Has No Disability Inc. began long before I ever imagined starting a nonprofit. It started with my grandson, Jacah — my heart, my hero, and the reason my life looks the way it does today.
Before Jacah, I was already a mother of 2 handsome boys Jeffery was just 12 years old and Ernest III was 6 years old.
When I became his guardian at just nine months old, I stepped into a world I wasn’t prepared for. Jacah was a healthy, beautiful baby until he was brutally abused at five months old and diagnosed with Shaken Baby Syndrome. That moment changed everything. Suddenly I wasn’t just a grandmother — I had to become his full-time caregiver, his advocate, his voice, and in many ways, his mother.
We were told what he wouldn’t do, how limited his life might be. But every smile, every small victory, every moment he fought reminded me that love isn’t limited by diagnosis, disability, or circumstance. His love for me — even without words — spoke louder than anything else.
Then on January 26, 2021, our world was shaken again. Two paramedics declared my grandson deceased and refused to perform CPR. We fought legally for accountability, but even when the Supreme Court declined to hear our case, I refused to let the story end in tragedy. Jacah is still here today, living, fighting, smiling — and I am still here fighting with him.
Caring for him opened my eyes to a world many people never see: the world of special needs caregivers. The exhaustion, the fear, the financial strain, the isolation, the medical battles, and the constant need to advocate. Yet within that world is also strength, love, resilience, and a community of people who give everything they have — every single day.
Love Has No Disability Inc. was born from that reality. It is the love story between a grandmother and her grandson, and it’s also a promise:
that caregivers will not be invisible, unsupported, or forgotten.
Through our programs — caregiver luncheons, my book titled Jacah’s Ladder, community support, donations, events, and awareness projects — I want caregivers to feel seen, valued, educated, encouraged, and celebrated. Especially grandparents raising grandchildren with disabilities, because that is a role many people never talk about.
What began as a personal battle turned into a mission to help as many families as possible. Love Has No Disability Inc. is proof that out of pain can come purpose, out of trauma can come transformation, and out of one little boy’s fight can come hope for thousands of families.
And to this day, every time Jacah smiles, he reminds me why I started — and why I will never stop
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I has definitely not been a smooth road. We went from having so many supporters, friends, and family all the way down to total silence. A divorce, the loss of my job that I worked on for 6 years, judgement, stares, financial struggles, depression, anxiety, weight gain, weight loss, heartbreak watching Jacah struggle, heartbreak watching Jacah flourish without ever experiencing the simplicities of life like walking, talking, feeding himself. The list goes on and on.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
My professional journey has never been traditional — it has evolved alongside the needs of my grandson, Jacah.
I began my career working in corporate accounts at Reliant Energy, where I spent six years learning structure, professionalism, and how to communicate with high-level clients. But when I gained custody of Jacah after his abuse, my entire world shifted. Not long after becoming his caregiver, I was relieved of my position, and suddenly I had to rebuild from scratch.
Thankfully, I was already working as an Independent Representative for Prepaid Legal Services, and when everything else fell apart, that opportunity held us together. It taught me resilience, entrepreneurship, and how to earn income on my own terms while still caring for Jacah.
When Jacah started school, my priority was being close to him, so I took a job working in the school cafeteria. It wasn’t about the title — it was about staying connected to his day, his needs, and his safety. Eventually, my dual role as both employee and parent became a conflict of interest, and I made the decision to leave. From there, I began driving Uber, which gave me the flexibility to continue earning while managing Jacah’s medical schedule. I did that up until COVID hit.
As Jacah grew bigger and heavier, I knew I needed a wheelchair-accessible van — something completely out of reach financially. That led me to start fundraising, and that experience changed my life. I was invited to share our love story on the news, and through the generosity of the community, we were blessed with a wheelchair-accessible van. That moment opened my heart and my eyes to something bigger.
It showed me that what families like mine need most is support, visibility, and community. That’s when I created Love Has No Disability Inc. I originally wanted it to focus solely on grandparents raising grandchildren with disabilities — because that is a unique and often invisible population. But I quickly learned how hard it was to identify those families, so I expanded the mission to embrace parents, caregivers, and grandparents with a special focus on honoring the grandparents who step back into parenting at an older age.
One of my proudest accomplishments is the reach and impact my nonprofit has had in such a short time — from caregiver luncheons, community events, and advocacy to becoming a voice for families who are often overlooked. And another lifelong dream came true in 2023 when I became an author of Jacah’s Ladder, a book inspired by our story and written to encourage families everywhere.
Most recently, I added travel agent to my list of roles so I can create more accessible travel opportunities for special needs families, including our future “Wheels and Waves” cruise.
What sets me apart is that my work isn’t theoretical — it’s personal.
I don’t just speak about caregiving; I live it every single day.
I don’t just advocate; I’ve had to fight through systems myself.
I don’t just run a nonprofit; I built it out of survival, purpose, and love.
Everything I do — every workshop, book, luncheon, fundraiser, or event — comes from real experience, real struggle, and a real desire to make caregiving more supported, respected, and understood.
Do you have any advice for those just starting out?
My advice is to KEEP GOING!! Know that “NO” is just a word and define it as meaning “not right now”! I shed alot of tears behind the word NO, but No was not an option for me. I needed to share the love and support I was getting with someone else.
I wish I had known that the ones that start off strong with you in the beginning would not run the entire race with me. My heart was shattered with some of my closest friends, family, and even spouse faded away. BUT my mission was not their mission. Love Has No Disability was a gift that God gave ME. Now that my vision has cleared from the tears I can walk in my mission with only expectations from myself and my God.
Contact Info:
- Website: http://www.lovehasnodisability.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082033681189
