Joseph Damiano is 29 years old and lives in Western New York. He is an actor having been in productions such as a A Royal Christmas on Ice and Slapped Straight. He has been an advocate since 2009, advocating for people with disabilities. In his free time, Joe likes hanging out with friends and volunteering at multiple organizations. Prior to Joining the I/DD Advocate Corps Joe was an officer for The National Council of Self Advocates. Currently he has a job as a peer support specialist at Arc Allegany Steuben where he helps people with disabilities advocate for themselves.