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  • The Girl Who Learned She Was Enough

    The Girl Who Learned She Was Enough

    Growing up with a disability was not easy. As a child, I wanted the same things that most kids wanted—to make friends, fit in, and enjoy life without feeling different. Instead, many of my childhood memories are filled with questions, self-doubt, and the feeling that I did not belong. One moment that stands out happened…

  • We Are So Much More Than the “Label” of Our Diagnosis

    We Are So Much More Than the “Label” of Our Diagnosis

    It has been 30 years, and I can still remember almost every “I’m sorry” when I share with someone that I am deaf-blind/visually impaired. I remember those moments when people would say to me “I would rather be deaf than blind” as if disabilities are some cool pair of pants that either you like or…

  • From Island Roots to Impact: The Resilient Journey of Kariza Herbert

    From Island Roots to Impact: The Resilient Journey of Kariza Herbert

    Originally from the Republic of Cape Verde, a country island off the coast of West Africa, Kariza Herbert (née Goncalves) grew up surrounded by family, culture, and resilience. She was one of eleven children and the oldest girl in her family, vibrant, curious, and full of life. Yet even as a young child, her mother…

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