Alex’s Good Life

Alex’s Good Life – How Did It Happen?

Alex will share his personal journey towards creating his Good Life and how he made it happen. He will share what a Good Life means to him, the importance of having choice and control in his life, and what he has learned along the way. Drawing on his experience, strong voice and positive attitude, Alex hopes to inspire others and help make the world better for everyone.

Presenter

Alex Snedden
Self-advocate and experienced public speaker

Biography

Alex Snedden is a proud man with Down syndrome. He uses his skills to help people with Down syndrome live better and have a good life.
Alex is a self-advocate and experienced public speaker. He speaks about disability rights, inclusion, and treating everyone with respect. He has spoken at big and small events, including at the United Nations in New York and, in April 2025, the Global Disability Summit in Berlin.
Alex enjoys helping people understand that having Down syndrome does not stop what they can do. Helping other people is important to him, and he thinks he is good at it. He values being part of his community and believes everyone should have that opportunity.
Alex lives in his own home in Auckland, and he chooses what he does and when he does it. He even chooses if he wants to do something or not. This was a big goal of his, and he planned for his future with his circle of support, who also support him with his decisions. His Catholic faith is also a very important part of who he is and his life.
Alex works hard to show what is possible. He has many friends and knows what a good life means for him. He wants to use his experience, strong voice, and positive attitude so that the world is better for everyone.

Theme: Self-advocacy
Audience: All welcome
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