An award-winning poet, author, speaker, singer, and advocate for the blind. Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa in 2014, this genetic eye condition left Dave severely sight impaired. Together with his wife Amy, the family grappled with the difficult diagnosis that quickly left Dave an unemployed father of four.
One of the lucky ones, John miraculously survived meningococcal disease (bacterial meningitis) as a sophomore in college. John’s body endured considerable trauma that was mostly healed with physical therapy. But neurological dysfunction and blindness are permanent reminders of his battle with meningitis.
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The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility consultant and disability public speaker works with companies to improve disability awareness, inclusion, and accessibility. Catarina, founder of Blindish Latina, who lives with both hearing and visual disabilities, confronts disability stigmas through her story and advocacy.
Stephanie Renberg was diagnosed with a degenerative vision condition at a young age and struggled with limited support in the education system. Now a digital content creator, Stephanie educates others on blindness and offers advocacy and support to those with visual impairment so they do not have to face the obstacles she once did.
Bérénice Magistretti is a disability activist who has used her writing prowess to advocate for and bring awareness to individuals with “invisible” disabilities. After initially wanting to hide her visual impairments, she is now a proud and vocal activist for the community.
