Taylor was recently featured on the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation’s Advocacy page on their website.  See below:

On July 8, 2004, then 18 year old Taylor Price, was involved in a catastrophic accident, while vacationing with his family on Long Island. After diving into the ocean and hitting his chin on a hidden sandbar, he was instantly rendered a C5-C6 quadriplegic. He spent eleven days at Stony Brook University Hospital, before being moved to The Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA, where he participated in extensive physical and occupational therapies over four months.

In the fall of 2005, Taylor began studying at Georgetown University where he majored in finance and marketing. Despite his disability, he was one of the most “active” and visible people on campus. During his undergraduate years, Taylor served as the student representative on Georgetown’s Board of Directors for two years, was involved in Georgetown University’s Student Association, co-founded one of the largest scholarship funds at Georgetown in memory of a friend’s father, and is one of Georgetown’s biggest sports fans . Taylor received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration as a member of the class of 2010, graduating cum laude.

Taylor had an amazing opportunity to intern for The White House, in the spring of 2010, as a member of The Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. His responsibilities included communicating directly with mayors nationwide regarding the President’s agenda and local priorities, preparing briefing materials for senior staff meetings, and assisting with events.

On the advocacy front, Taylor spoke on Capitol Hill in 2005 to help introduce the “Employer Worker Incentive Act for Individuals with Severe Disabilities” alongside Senators Bob Dole, Ted Kennedy and Pat Roberts. Furthermore, Taylor was a co-founder of the Conference on Employment of People with Disabilities hosted by Georgetown University. The conference is designed to examine the public policy choices and the business and technological challenges and opportunities that affect the employment of people with disabilities.

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On October 12, 2010, Georgetown University hosted the Conference on Employment of People with Disabilities to examine the challenges and opportunities in the area of employment of people with disabilities. Held in the Rafik B. Hariri Building of the McDonough School of Business, the conference featured two panels focusing on public policy, business and technology and the effect on disability employment. Panelists represented IBM, the American Association of People with Disabilities, the Federal Communications Commission, Autism Society of America, American Foundation for the Blind, AMC Entertainment Inc., the Financial Services Roundtable and US Business Leadership Network.

At the conference, organizers presented Congressman Tony Coelho with the Human Spirit Award, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the independence and employment of people with disabilities. He was the original House of Representatives sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and remains an advocate for the employment of people with disabilities. Furthermore, guests of the conference were privileged to hear Legendary ABC Newsman Sam Donaldson serve as the event’s emcee.

The committee that spearheaded this conference included Georgetown alumni Taylor Price (‘10), John Kemp (’71), Michael Marshall (’95, ’05) and Cameron Lynch, along with Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development’s Dr. Toby Long and Toni Brathwaite-Fisher. They look forward to next year’s conference.

The time has finally come! On May 22, 2010, I graduated from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. It was an amazing few days and I am glad that my mom and dad, my sister and grandma were able to be here to enjoy the festivities. Some of our family’s activities included: Convocation, family dinner at Chef Geoff’s Downtown, a White House West Wing Tour (Thursday); awards ceremony, The President’s dinner for only 25 seniors and their parents, and Senior Ball at Union Station (Friday); family brunch, Graduation, and party on the Leavey Esplanade (Saturday). Overall, it was a very busy weekend, but awesome.

The last five years have been quite a journey and I would not change anything. I am proud of the friendships I formed, the activities I was involved in, and the success I had in the classroom. Thank you to everyone who supported me along the way!!! Be sure to look at the pictures….GO HOYAS!!!

On July 12, Taylor and his dad attended The Kennedy Funding Invitational Tennis Tournament at the Dellwood Country Club in New City, New York courtesy of good friends Alexis Wolfer and Justin Gimelstob. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon that was highlighted by a thrilling 3-set match between tennis greats Andre Agassi and Justin Gimelstob. Both players were true sportsmen and put on a great “show” for those in attendance. Taylor was lucky enough to sit “courtside” to witness the action up-close and personal.

In just its first three years, The Kennedy Funding Invitational has donated over $2 million to the renamed Leslie Simon Breast Cancer and Cytodiagnosis Center at Englewood Hospital and the Breast Cancer Center at Nyack Hospital. For more information about the tournament, visit www.thekennedyfundinginvitational.com

Thank you again to Alexis and Justin for including us in a very special day. Follow Alexis and Justin on Twitter at Twitter.com/AlexisWolfer and Twitter.com/JustinGimelstob .

Check back soon for pictures!!!

Taylor just finished a two week stint working for the Tiger Woods Foundation and the AT&T National golf tournament, which is hosted by Tiger Woods. He had a great experience and saw many different facets of the tournament. The opportunity to work with the people he did and the chance to see a different side of a game he loved to play was really special for him. Not only did Taylor get to watch 4th of July fireworks with Tiger, but he also shook his hand after he won. So Cool!!! For more information on the tournament, visit www.attnational.org

Today, Taylor got an unbelievable opportunity to address the entire Delbarton School (his high school) community and discuss his life experiences and life lessons learned since his graduation in 2004. While he always loves visiting Delbarton, this experience was a dream come true. Thank you Delbarton, GO GREEN WAVE!!!

Taylor was again given a once in a lifetime opprotunity last night when he attended a small dinner in honor of the U.S. Women’s Solheim Golf Team. After having Morgan Pressel as a great dinner partner, Taylor and the rest of the Ladies spent the night on the town in Georgetown laughing, dancing and just getting to know one another better. Thanks to Morgan Pressel, Paula Creamer, Nicole Castrale, Cristie Kerr, Juli Inkster, Brittany Lincicome and the rest of the team for a memorable experience.

On November 16th, Taylor spoke at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, VA for approximately 600 students and faculty. Taylor delivered his message on overcoming adversity, continuing to pursue your life goals and dealing with self-image. This speech officially signified the commencement of Taylor’s “speaking tour”. Thanks to Bitsy and Johnny Motley for helping to arrange this opprotunity.

Last night, Taylor attended the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Foundation’s “A Magical Evening”, an annual fundraiser that is always a very special night. Accompanying Taylor were his parents, good friend from Georgetown Kelly Donovan, Vineyard Vines Co-founders and CEOs Shep and Ian Murray, Shep’s wife Margo, Jimmy Kenny, and Bill and Eileen Araskog. Once again, the message of finding a cure for paralysis was delivered with passion by Matthew, Alexandra and Will Reeve, who continue the mission that Chris and Dana started. All guests were entertained by a number of Robin William’s jokes and performances by the casts of Grease and Legally Blonde. Over $2 million were raised that will continue to fund all CDRF initiatives.

Georgetown Alum Meghan Devaney ’05 and a really good friend of Taylor’s decided to run the ING NYC Marathon on November 4, 2007 as a member of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Foundation’s “Team Reeve”. Meghan’s tremendous efforts raised about $4,000 and she finished the marathon in very good time too. Taylor was so touched and proud of Meghan for doing this. Thank you Meghan!!!