Joseph (Joe) R.J. Kleppick is a 24-year-old adult with Aspergers Syndrome (Autism) and Attention Deficit Disorder. He has been an advocate since the age of 18. He is employed by Youth Advocate Programs in Pittsburgh and serves as a Self Advocate/Trainer in the Western Region. Presently he serves on many boards within the disability community. They include Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network (Senior Board Member), The PEAL Center (Member-at-Large), Autism Speaks Greater Pittsburgh Chapter (Publicity Chair) and the Local Task Force for Disabilities for Allegheny County Intermediate Unit (AIU 3). He is a Pittsburgh Native and presently resides in East McKeesport, Pennsylvania.
