First Deaf Executive in the History of PPL

During a recession, if you think it is difficult creating success as a business owner, imagine being Deaf! Do you envision obstacles and barriers? Mr. Pablo Felix became the first Deaf Executive Director in Pre-Paid Legal history! He realized the only barriers to success were imposed by others. Success was not dependent upon whether or not he could hear.

Prior to Pre-Paid Legal, he worked for a corporation that refused to give him the opportunity for advancement; they felt he lacked the necessary communication skills.  Now, Mr. Felix is viewed as a servant leader to the Deaf. Pre-Paid Legal does not consider him to be ‘lacking’ in communication skills. He is afforded the same opportunities for success as all other associates.

“When I saw the services, I realized that Deaf people across the country could have access to their rights instead of being taken advantage of and facing constant oppression. By understanding their rights and sharing the services to protect others, Deaf associates can have an opportunity to earn income without accepting their ‘disabilities’ as a barrier. Pre-Paid Legal does not limit the choices anyone can make for their lives. I choose how much I will earn and set my own schedule. We have time freedom with our kids that we never had before.”

Having retired from middle management in Wal-Mart, Mr. Felix is now able to travel the country assisting others. Pablo and his wife, Christina, have the time freedom to set their own schedule around their daughters, Jessica, Lindsey, Skylar and Melissa. As an Interpreter for the Deaf, Pre-Paid has given Christina the chance to spend more time with her family in a week than she often had in a month.

“We have been so blessed! We want to thank God for Mr. and Mrs. Stonecipher and the opportunity we have with Pre-Paid Legal Services. Most importantly, we want to thank our team of associates for believing in themselves when others have told them ‘they CAN’T succeed’ and for never giving up. God Bless Pre-Paid Legal!”