What does #BEspesh mean?

#BEspesh is a continuation of my original motto, #BEaccepting, which I created during my first year teaching at Briarwood Elementary. It began as a reminder that every person deserves to be accepted, valued, and included. Today, #BEspesh carries that same heart forward--celebrating differences, promoting disability inclusion, and encouraging us all to create communities where everyone belongs.

What sizes do you offer?

Most designs are available in Youth XS through Adult 3X. Need a size you don't see? Contact hello@speshadvocacy.com for specialty sizing options.

Why do some specialty sizes cost more?

Pricing for specialty sizes reflects the increased garment cost.

How long will my order take?

Spesh is currently a one-woman, family-run business. Many orders are made to order, and I do not maintain a large stocked inventory at this time. Production timelines can vary depending on factors such as tee deliveries and DTF transfers.You may see behind-the-scenes moments of me cutting transfers while my baby rolls around the floor and my other kids wander in and out of my office--and that's real life around here. I work incredibly hard and do my best to process every order as quickly as possible. While I don't guarantee immediate turnaround, I do guarantee that your order will be handled with care, communication, and a committment to getting it to you as quickly as possible. Thank you for supporting this dream and extending grace as I build something meaningful for our community.

How does local pickup work?

Local pickup is available for customers who would prefer to skip shipping. If you choose local pickup, your order will need to be picked up at our farm on the Tennessee line in Simpson County, Kentucky.Please avoid using express checkout options (such as Shop Pay, Apple Pay, or similar services) if you plan to select local pickup, as these payment methods may bypass the pickup selection during checkout. Once your order is ready, you'll receive pickup instructions. Orders will be placed in our convenient pickup box at the end of the driveway. At this time, Spesh does not offer free delivery. Think of it as an excuse to enjoy a scenic drive through the country--roll down the windows, take in some fresh air, and make a quick stop at the farm to pick up your #BEspesh order!

Will there be new designs?

Absolutely! New designs and collections are already in the works, so stay tuned for future drops.

Does my purchase make an impact?

Every purchase helps grow Spesh's mission of promoting disability inclusion, representation, and collaborative advocacy in our communities.

Disability Pride Month: Proud to Be Uniquely Me

Charley Jo Vaughn

Jul 3

3 min read

July is Disability Pride Month--a time to celebrate disability as a natural and valuable part of human diversity. It's a time to recognize the beauty and the challenges that come with living in a world that isn't always designed for everyone. Most importantly, it's a time to honor people for exactly who they are.

This month, I'm celebrating someone very special to me: my cousin, Bailey.

Bailey is about to celebrate her 25th birthday, and she chose a design from the #BEspesh collection that says, "Proud to Be Uniquely Me." Honestly, I couldn't have picked a more fitting message for her to wear proudly.

I haven't officially launched this design yet, but maybe that's exactly how it should happen. Maybe "Proud to Be Uniquely Me" should make its debut on July 27, Bailey's 25th birthday.

I asked Bailey for permission to share her photo for Disability Pride Month because this isn't a story of inspiration or pity. It's a story of pride.

When I asked Bailey what she loves about herself, she told me that she likes her freckles and that she can hold conversations easily.

And she's right.

I love those things about her, too.

Bailey was born with a cleft palate and also has hearing loss. Sometimes those things can make it a little difficult for others to understand her speech. But if you've ever met Bailey, you know she doesn't let communication barriers stop her from connecting with people. She'll strike up a conversation with just about anyone and keep going. She has a huge personality, a wonderful sense of humor, and a way of making people feel seen and included. Those experiences are part of her story, but they don't define her. They simply add to what makes her wonderfully, unapologetically Bailey.

In fact, Bailey is ending the month by celebrating her 25th birthday with a Dr. Pepper bar, and I can't wait. It feels like the perfect celebration for someone with such a fun, vibrant personality. The people who know Bailey best know that she brings excitement and conversation wherever she goes.

As we've grown up together, I've thought a lot about what it means to be an adult with a disability. Every person has different strengths, support needs, and goals, and there isn't one perfect formula for independence.

For families and caregivers, finding the balance between protection and autonomy can be complicated. Supporting someone often means learning when to step in and when to step back. But regardless of support needs, people with disabilities are still adults. They have preferences, opinions, relationships, and dreams for their lives. They deserve opportunities to make choices, be heard, and experience adulthood in ways that are meaningful to them.

Disability Pride doesn't mean pretending challenges don't exist. Disability can absolutely come with barriers, frustrations, and support needs. Pride simply means recognizing that disability is not something to hide or be ashamed of. It is one part of a person's identity that deserves dignity, respect, and celebration.

As we celebrate Disability Pride Month, here are three ways we can support the adults with disabilities in our lives:

Support just enough.
Provide the assistance that's needed, but don't automatically do things for someone that they can do for themselves. Independence often grows when people are given opportunities, choices, and trust.
Respect adulthood.
Adults with disabilities deserve to be spoken to like adults, included in decisions about their own lives, and supported in pursuing relationships, hobbies, and goals that matter to them.
Celebrate the whole person.
Acknowledge challenges while also recognizing strengths, interests, talents, and personality. Disability is one part of someone's story--it is never the entire story.

This Disability Pride Month, I'm celebrating Bailey.

I'm celebrating her freckles.

I'm celebrating her gift for conversation.

I'm celebrating her personality, her uniqueness, and the excitement of celebrating her 25th birthday exactly the way she wants to--with a Dr. Pepper bar and the people she loves.

And I'm celebrating the truth that her shirt says so perfectly:

Proud to Be Uniquely Me.