Common Senses Founder and Director, Kate Noble Weitz spent a decade working in various fundraising and education positions in the performing arts. After her son was diagnosed with autism, her focus shifted to disability advocacy in Omaha, Nebraska. As a parent advocate, she thrives on connecting self-advocates, researchers, professors, disability professionals, and artists in the hopes of furthering disability acceptance and to create a thriving accessible community. Kate holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Beloit College, a Master of Arts in Arts Administration from Indiana University and a LEND (Leadership in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities) graduate from Stonybrook University.