RALEIGH, N.C — A North Carolina woman is helping others while helping herself. 

What You Need To Know

  • October is National Disability Awareness Month

  • Brittany Gilbert is a filmmaker and author

  • Gilbert is inspiring her community through her own story

Brittany Gilbert is a filmmaker and author of the self-published book "Rudy & Me.” 

(Brittany Gilbert)

“It's about me and my grandmother," Gilbert said of the book. "She had Alzheimer's. And she passed away in 2015.”

Gilbert also has cerebral palsy and encourages people to persevere through life's challenges.

“If they can see, 'oh, someone else went through it and they got over it,' or they endured it, it can help motivate them to continue on," Gilbert said. 

Gilbert's books can be purchased online through her website. She says the money she makes from her recent film based on her newest book will help produce her next one.