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"See the world differently"—It's not a metaphor, it's me.
I spent too much of my life trying to hide my visual impairment. Why? Because I believed that the path to success meant using whatever sight I had to "get by" and be "normal". I don't want to "get by" and neither do you. Together, we can thrive. |
I'm done hiding. I am here to use my talent with words, my passion for storytelling, and my experiences with accessibility to
If any of this seems appealing, I would love to hear from you, and to work with you as we look towards a more inclusive future.
- Help entrepreneurs and companies create accessible and representative digital and print copy
- Help writers to tell their unique stories
- Help inspire others by sharing my stories
If any of this seems appealing, I would love to hear from you, and to work with you as we look towards a more inclusive future.
A bit more about me as a writer.
My love of writing began with fiction. I tumbled down the path of creative writing. I carried this passion through school, where I used my talents as a creative writer to enhance my academic writing. As a writer and editor of these forms, I seek to blend the atypical and accessible.
I bring storytelling to all my writing and editing projects, for I believe in the ability of words to open our world.
Check out a portfolio of my published works.
A bit more about my work with accessibility
Beyond my lived experiences, I have a background in education. In addition to teaching in a traditional classroom, I worked in arts education, as well as an Education Assistant.
From 2017–2021, I acted as an Education Assistant, working with many neurodivergent students. It was my job to make school accessible for these students, and to help them and their teachers understand that it is not their job to fit into others' perceptions of how the world works, but to approach school utilizing their unique abilities and atypical thinking to meet the curriculum.
From 2013–2015, I worked for a travelling educational theatre group. We toured Sothern Ontario, bringing plays and workshops to elementary school students. These shows emphasized diversity, respect, and anti-bullying. The primary goal was to teach students these important lessons through fun and colourful productions, but also to bring accessible theatre to areas that did not necessarily have it in their backyards.
From 2012–2014, I taught children ages 7–12. exploring the works of William Shakespeare. In this role, I helped students, work through Shakespeare's English, using creative activities and approaches to remove the barrier to the text and make the plays accessible.
Check out an article from the Toronto Observer article about the program.
Beyond my lived experiences, I have a background in education. In addition to teaching in a traditional classroom, I worked in arts education, as well as an Education Assistant.
From 2017–2021, I acted as an Education Assistant, working with many neurodivergent students. It was my job to make school accessible for these students, and to help them and their teachers understand that it is not their job to fit into others' perceptions of how the world works, but to approach school utilizing their unique abilities and atypical thinking to meet the curriculum.
From 2013–2015, I worked for a travelling educational theatre group. We toured Sothern Ontario, bringing plays and workshops to elementary school students. These shows emphasized diversity, respect, and anti-bullying. The primary goal was to teach students these important lessons through fun and colourful productions, but also to bring accessible theatre to areas that did not necessarily have it in their backyards.
From 2012–2014, I taught children ages 7–12. exploring the works of William Shakespeare. In this role, I helped students, work through Shakespeare's English, using creative activities and approaches to remove the barrier to the text and make the plays accessible.
Check out an article from the Toronto Observer article about the program.