Alexa Dectis

Alexa Dectis (born March 5, 1993) is an American television actress, songwriter, and public speaker.[1] She has been an ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association since age five. Affected by type 2 spinal muscular atrophy, she uses a wheelchair.[2]

Alexa Dectis
Born (1993-03-05) March 5, 1993
Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
OccupationMotivational speaker, actress, songwriter
Years active1998–present

Personal life

Dectis was born on March 5, 1993, in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy at 16 months and has used an electric wheelchair since age two.[3] She graduated from the George Washington University in May 2015.[2] While in college, she became a member of Kappa Delta sorority.[4]

Career

Dectis began acting in New York City at the age of five.[5] After enrolling in acting classes, Dectis appeared in numerous television shows, commercials, and movies, including PBS Kids, Scholastic Books, Sesame Street, The Guiding Light, and the movie Admissions, starring Tina Fey.[6] Today, she is a public speaker and frequently shares her life experiences with others.[2]

References
  1. "Alexa Dectis". www.alexadectis.com.
  2. "Alumna Becomes Advocate, Inspiration For Those With Disabilities". GW Today.
  3. "Amazing Kid of the Month".
  4. "Angelos Fall 2014 Page 20". www.onlinedigeditions.com. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
  5. "Chase Von interviews the Beautiful Singer and Actress, Alexa Dectis!". Dream Reachers.
  6. "Alexa Dectis Bio". Bio. Archived from the original on 2012-04-02. Retrieved 2011-09-11.
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