Student Advisory Board

I am from Massachusetts and attend the Perkins School for the Blind. During my free time, I very much enjoy reading, writing, being out in nature, and working with various disability rights and community service/volunteer groups. I joined the EMPOWER VI board because I thought it would be a great opportunity to connect with other like-minded individuals with similar backgrounds to come together and work to advance accessibility and access in transition and the wider world. After finishing high school, I hope to go to college and study disability rights and advocacy so that, in the long term, I can work in the field of disability rights. I look forward to working together to create a more inclusive reality!

I am a high school senior, and this is my first year on the Student Advisory Board. I enjoy writing, making music, and drawing. I joined the board because accessibility and resources for people with visual impairments are very important to me, and I want to help make more opportunities and experiences accessible to everyone. As I prepare for college, I hope to become more independent and plan to study English and creative writing.

I am a high school sophomore from Virginia with a strong passion for technology, self-advocacy, and student leadership. I enjoy working hands-on with technology and actively participate in youth programs like NFB’s Project RISE, which helps blind and low-vision students build independence and career readiness. I joined the EMPOWER VI Student Advisory Board to help amplify student voices, advocate for greater accessibility, and create meaningful opportunities for my peers. Looking to the future, I aim to continue building skills at the intersection of technology, advocacy, and community leadership. I’m excited to collaborate with fellow board members, learn alongside everyone, and make a positive, lasting impact together this year!

I am a 12th-grade student from Virginia, "totally Blind," and currently continuing my transition journey as a dual enrollment student. I enjoy athletic, leadership, technology, and finding new ways to support my community. I served as a President of my school LEO club, which stands for Leadership Experience Opportunity, and I’m passionate helping others grow and succeed!