Jacob “Jake” Huffman, NCCPSS
@jdhuffmansonc.bsky.social
Special Olympics NC Athlete Leadership Council Chair • Person with Autism/ADHD/PTSD • NC Certified Peer Support Specialist • CNA Student • My posts are my own
Fresh finds from Bath & Body Works! Just stocked up on some new (and amazing smelling) hand sanitizers. They're usually $1.99 each (plus tax), but I snagged all three for just $3.21! These are going to be perfect to keep handy for my upcoming CNA classes in the Fall.
#Shopping #Autism #ADHD #CNA
#Shopping #Autism #ADHD #CNA
July 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
My North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist certification arrived on June 21, 2025, and I am excited to continue leveraging lived experience in peer support, empowering others on recovery journeys, and advocating for mental well-being. Looking forward to collaborating!
#MentalHealth #Autism
#MentalHealth #Autism
July 4, 2025 at 3:34 PM
My North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist certification arrived on June 21, 2025, and I am excited to continue leveraging lived experience in peer support, empowering others on recovery journeys, and advocating for mental well-being. Looking forward to collaborating!
#MentalHealth #Autism
#MentalHealth #Autism
It's been a busy 2025, and we are just halfway through! Please take a moment out of your day to read my post below, as that will explain my absence here on Bluesky. Thank you all for the continued support!!!!
#MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #PTSD #ADHD #Autism #JDHuffmanCPSS
#MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #PTSD #ADHD #Autism #JDHuffmanCPSS
July 4, 2025 at 1:03 PM
It's been a busy 2025, and we are just halfway through! Please take a moment out of your day to read my post below, as that will explain my absence here on Bluesky. Thank you all for the continued support!!!!
#MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #PTSD #ADHD #Autism #JDHuffmanCPSS
#MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #PTSD #ADHD #Autism #JDHuffmanCPSS
Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to visit my local #Publix to help fundraise for #SpecialOlympics. Thank you, Publix, for your continued support of our Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners.
#SONC #ChooseToInclude #InclusionRevolution
#SONC #ChooseToInclude #InclusionRevolution
January 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to visit my local #Publix to help fundraise for #SpecialOlympics. Thank you, Publix, for your continued support of our Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners.
#SONC #ChooseToInclude #InclusionRevolution
#SONC #ChooseToInclude #InclusionRevolution
Just rediscovered an email from President Biden thanking me for my advocacy on SSI reform for people with disabilities! Knowing the highest office recognizes these efforts is powerful. Advocacy matters—let’s keep pushing for equality, accessibility, and economic independence for all! #Advocacy
January 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Just rediscovered an email from President Biden thanking me for my advocacy on SSI reform for people with disabilities! Knowing the highest office recognizes these efforts is powerful. Advocacy matters—let’s keep pushing for equality, accessibility, and economic independence for all! #Advocacy
Bags are packed for the 2024 Special Olympics NC Fall Tournament! This year, I’m honored to be a Volunteer Photographer, capturing moments of joy, determination, and sportsmanship. Stay tuned for updates—I can’t wait to showcase the magic of these amazing athletes!
#SpecialOlympicsNC
#SpecialOlympicsNC
November 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Bags are packed for the 2024 Special Olympics NC Fall Tournament! This year, I’m honored to be a Volunteer Photographer, capturing moments of joy, determination, and sportsmanship. Stay tuned for updates—I can’t wait to showcase the magic of these amazing athletes!
#SpecialOlympicsNC
#SpecialOlympicsNC
Huge thanks to Walmart for supporting inclusivity! At the Gastonia location near Ashbrook High School, I saw a sign for sensory-friendly shopping hours—a simple yet powerful step for those with sensory sensitivities. Grateful to see businesses making spaces more welcoming for everyone!
#Walmart
#Walmart
October 28, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Huge thanks to Walmart for supporting inclusivity! At the Gastonia location near Ashbrook High School, I saw a sign for sensory-friendly shopping hours—a simple yet powerful step for those with sensory sensitivities. Grateful to see businesses making spaces more welcoming for everyone!
#Walmart
#Walmart
Had an absolute blast this weekend at the 2024 Special Olympics North Carolina Equestrian Tournament up at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (Tryon, NC). Here are just a few of the photos from this weekend.
#SpecialOlympicsNorthCarolina #Equestrian #Horse #SpecialOlympics #Autism #ADHD
#SpecialOlympicsNorthCarolina #Equestrian #Horse #SpecialOlympics #Autism #ADHD
September 22, 2024 at 10:31 PM
Had an absolute blast this weekend at the 2024 Special Olympics North Carolina Equestrian Tournament up at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (Tryon, NC). Here are just a few of the photos from this weekend.
#SpecialOlympicsNorthCarolina #Equestrian #Horse #SpecialOlympics #Autism #ADHD
#SpecialOlympicsNorthCarolina #Equestrian #Horse #SpecialOlympics #Autism #ADHD
I received a truly sentimental surprise from Special Olympics NC: a plaque and a collage of memories from over the years.
Thank you to Katie, Madeline, Kyle, Kristine, Sherry, & Keith for an unforgettable internship! So honored to be part of the SONC family!
#SpecialOlympics #Intern
Thank you to Katie, Madeline, Kyle, Kristine, Sherry, & Keith for an unforgettable internship! So honored to be part of the SONC family!
#SpecialOlympics #Intern
September 22, 2024 at 10:22 PM
I received a truly sentimental surprise from Special Olympics NC: a plaque and a collage of memories from over the years.
Thank you to Katie, Madeline, Kyle, Kristine, Sherry, & Keith for an unforgettable internship! So honored to be part of the SONC family!
#SpecialOlympics #Intern
Thank you to Katie, Madeline, Kyle, Kristine, Sherry, & Keith for an unforgettable internship! So honored to be part of the SONC family!
#SpecialOlympics #Intern
September 22, 2024 at 10:18 PM
Bought myself a 2nd 35 mm film camera, this time a 1963 Lomo Smena 8 camera with a T-43 lens manufactured in the Soviet Union. This is going to be a nice addition to my gear.
#Photography #VintageCamera #VintagePhotography #Photographer #Autism #ADHD #35mm #35mmFilm #FilmCamera
#Photography #VintageCamera #VintagePhotography #Photographer #Autism #ADHD #35mm #35mmFilm #FilmCamera
September 18, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Bought myself a 2nd 35 mm film camera, this time a 1963 Lomo Smena 8 camera with a T-43 lens manufactured in the Soviet Union. This is going to be a nice addition to my gear.
#Photography #VintageCamera #VintagePhotography #Photographer #Autism #ADHD #35mm #35mmFilm #FilmCamera
#Photography #VintageCamera #VintagePhotography #Photographer #Autism #ADHD #35mm #35mmFilm #FilmCamera
I had the opportunity to donate blood at a OneBlood event on campus yesterday. Did you know that every 2 seconds a person in the U.S. requires a blood transfusion, whether it is platelets or blood? Needless to say that if you are able to donate, it is crucial to do so.
#DonateBlood #BloodDonor
#DonateBlood #BloodDonor
September 18, 2024 at 3:19 PM
I had the opportunity to donate blood at a OneBlood event on campus yesterday. Did you know that every 2 seconds a person in the U.S. requires a blood transfusion, whether it is platelets or blood? Needless to say that if you are able to donate, it is crucial to do so.
#DonateBlood #BloodDonor
#DonateBlood #BloodDonor
Found some old photos from Summer 2010 at Camp Royall during fall cleaning. It’s wild to think how those experiences 14 years ago shaped my journey in advocacy and leadership. Grateful for the lifelong friendships and connections made.
#CampRoyall #AutismSocietyofNC #Autism
#CampRoyall #AutismSocietyofNC #Autism
September 18, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Found some old photos from Summer 2010 at Camp Royall during fall cleaning. It’s wild to think how those experiences 14 years ago shaped my journey in advocacy and leadership. Grateful for the lifelong friendships and connections made.
#CampRoyall #AutismSocietyofNC #Autism
#CampRoyall #AutismSocietyofNC #Autism
A big thanks to Senator Ted Budd for his quick and thoughtful response to my email about H.R. 7055, the Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act. It's great to see leaders addressing issues that impact so many. I appreciate his support and look forward to further progress!
#SSI #HR7055
#SSI #HR7055
September 9, 2024 at 2:31 AM
When hiring individuals with disabilities, it's vital to focus on their skills, not just their disability. Hiring solely to meet diversity quotas can lead to tokenism, which undermines true inclusion. Let's promote genuine opportunities for all! #Inclusion #Diversity #Tokenism
August 28, 2024 at 6:54 PM
When hiring individuals with disabilities, it's vital to focus on their skills, not just their disability. Hiring solely to meet diversity quotas can lead to tokenism, which undermines true inclusion. Let's promote genuine opportunities for all! #Inclusion #Diversity #Tokenism
Thrilled to share that I just bought a camera I've been eyeing for a while: a 1953 Zeiss Ikon Contaflex 35mm SLR. I can hardly wait for it to arrive and start capturing some great photos with this classic piece of photography history!
#Photography #Photographer #Autism #ADHD
#Photography #Photographer #Autism #ADHD
August 27, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Thrilled to share that I just bought a camera I've been eyeing for a while: a 1953 Zeiss Ikon Contaflex 35mm SLR. I can hardly wait for it to arrive and start capturing some great photos with this classic piece of photography history!
#Photography #Photographer #Autism #ADHD
#Photography #Photographer #Autism #ADHD
I had a great afternoon at the NC Make ‘M Smile event in Downtown Gastonia, where I had the opportunity to help Special Olympics North Carolina share valuable information about the Healthy Athletes program. It was inspiring to see the community come together to support such an important cause!
August 25, 2024 at 3:34 AM
I had a great afternoon at the NC Make ‘M Smile event in Downtown Gastonia, where I had the opportunity to help Special Olympics North Carolina share valuable information about the Healthy Athletes program. It was inspiring to see the community come together to support such an important cause!
As someone with a disability, I’m deeply saddened by the media’s negative coverage of Gus Walz, son of VP candidate Tim Walz, who has NVLD. A sentimental moment has been turned into a spectacle. I urge all media, regardless of political leanings, to do better. We must show respect and understanding.
August 25, 2024 at 12:54 AM
As someone with a disability, I’m deeply saddened by the media’s negative coverage of Gus Walz, son of VP candidate Tim Walz, who has NVLD. A sentimental moment has been turned into a spectacle. I urge all media, regardless of political leanings, to do better. We must show respect and understanding.
Thank you, Senator Thom Tillis, for your prompt response to my email about H.R. 7213, the Autism CARES Act. Your support for this critical legislation, which must be renewed before it expires in September 2024, is greatly appreciated by the autism community.
#Autism #AutismCARESAct
#Autism #AutismCARESAct
August 25, 2024 at 12:49 AM
Thank you, Senator Thom Tillis, for your prompt response to my email about H.R. 7213, the Autism CARES Act. Your support for this critical legislation, which must be renewed before it expires in September 2024, is greatly appreciated by the autism community.
#Autism #AutismCARESAct
#Autism #AutismCARESAct
Congratulations to Trenton D'Agostino of Watauga County and Ashley Tanner of Mecklenburg County for being selected to represent North Carolina at the 2025 Special Olympics World Games in Italy next March! We’re so proud of you both—go Team NC! 🎉 #SpecialOlympics #TeamNC #Cheer4USA
August 23, 2024 at 4:05 AM
Congratulations to Trenton D'Agostino of Watauga County and Ashley Tanner of Mecklenburg County for being selected to represent North Carolina at the 2025 Special Olympics World Games in Italy next March! We’re so proud of you both—go Team NC! 🎉 #SpecialOlympics #TeamNC #Cheer4USA
This is my “office” here at the hotel getting things ready for tomorrow’s Truck Convoy benefiting Special Olympics North Carolina.
#Photography #SocialMedia #MediaProduction #SpecialOlympics #ChooseToInclude #InclusionRevolution #TruckConvoyNC
#Photography #SocialMedia #MediaProduction #SpecialOlympics #ChooseToInclude #InclusionRevolution #TruckConvoyNC
August 16, 2024 at 11:39 PM
This is my “office” here at the hotel getting things ready for tomorrow’s Truck Convoy benefiting Special Olympics North Carolina.
#Photography #SocialMedia #MediaProduction #SpecialOlympics #ChooseToInclude #InclusionRevolution #TruckConvoyNC
#Photography #SocialMedia #MediaProduction #SpecialOlympics #ChooseToInclude #InclusionRevolution #TruckConvoyNC
Currently relaxing at the hotel here in Concord before tomorrow’s #TruckConvoyNC benefiting Special Olympics North Carolina.
August 16, 2024 at 11:04 PM
Currently relaxing at the hotel here in Concord before tomorrow’s #TruckConvoyNC benefiting Special Olympics North Carolina.
Enjoying my BBQ at Texas Roadhouse in Concord with Special Olympics North Carolina.
#BBQ #SpecialOlympicsNorthCarolina #Dinner
#BBQ #SpecialOlympicsNorthCarolina #Dinner
August 16, 2024 at 10:40 PM
Enjoying my BBQ at Texas Roadhouse in Concord with Special Olympics North Carolina.
#BBQ #SpecialOlympicsNorthCarolina #Dinner
#BBQ #SpecialOlympicsNorthCarolina #Dinner
If you are wondering what I’ve been doing this summer, I have been working as a Communications Intern for Special Olympics North Carolina. Here are just a few of the social media posts that I’ve written so far.
August 1, 2024 at 12:55 AM
If you are wondering what I’ve been doing this summer, I have been working as a Communications Intern for Special Olympics North Carolina. Here are just a few of the social media posts that I’ve written so far.
Glad to have helped out with the 50-50 raffle for Special Olympics Gaston County at last night’s Gastonia Baseball Club game! ⚾️ Thanks to everyone who participated and supported a great cause! #SpecialOlympics #GastonCounty #GastoniaBaseballClub
July 29, 2024 at 3:39 AM
Glad to have helped out with the 50-50 raffle for Special Olympics Gaston County at last night’s Gastonia Baseball Club game! ⚾️ Thanks to everyone who participated and supported a great cause! #SpecialOlympics #GastonCounty #GastoniaBaseballClub