Isla was born with profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and has worn cochlear implants since she was 11 months old. She uses spoken language alongside lip-reading to communicate.

Isla enjoys reading, drawing and creative writing. Her favourite subjects at school are PE, English Literature and Art. She loves animals, fashion and music. Isla is a strong-minded and determined individual who gives 110% in all that she does. She is kind, funny and confident.

Isla is passionate about equality and diversity and has given presentations/talks at school to raise awareness about hearing impairment. Isla wears her cochlear implants with pride and has a positive self-body image. She is excited to represent her deaf peers in the media and to be a part of the inclusion revolution!