India has multiple disabilities, all resulting from a brain tumor which was diagnosed at age 4. India's disabilities include being visually impaired, juvenile Blount’s disease in both legs, severe spinal scoliosis, and hypopituitarism that contributes to severe metabolic disorder. India is different in many ways because she has a rare combination of conditions. India experiences the world without sight, which means she relies heavily on other senses, and her intuition. India feels this allows her to experience the world in a deeper and less superficial way. People stare at her often, because of her body size and the shape of her legs (they are severely bowed). India also has many scars. She used to feel badly about being different, but now she is proud. Every mark on her skin, every twist and turn in the back and legs, and all of the weight shows evidence of my endurance and strength.
As a disabled, plus sized woman of colour, India is very passionate about body positivity, and fighting against stigma and oppression of people who like is like herself. People make many assumptions about India's health, lifestyle and size. People like India are often made to feel as though we should hide, remain invisible, live in shame. India's here to change that. There are so many people like India who need to see we not only represented but celebrated.
India is super outgoing, very talkative, as India relies on sound, and vibes, so she tries to engage people in conversation to gauge their personality, mood, intention, etc.).
India has three primary career goals: one, to open a residential training center for the VI/blind community. Services for individuals are insufficient, difficult to access and do not provide what is needed to prepare and support us to be competitive and self-sufficient in this world. India's mom has always said “If it doesn’t exist, create it.” So, she is! India's second goal is to work in access technology as a UX/UI design creator. She is super passionate about access technology, as it is an important part of creating a barrier free, fully accessible world for people with disabilities. India has been an A11Y Google software, device and app tester since 2016. Tech is my passion! India tutors people who have recently lost their vision and are awaiting training services how to learn to use access tech to make their life easier. They need it now! Lastly, India is working on a memoir about her life and medical journey with a publisher, and plan to start a podcast once the book launches.
India is extremely passionate about disability inclusion, equity and advocacy. She works within her community in San Diego to find opportunities to make sure people with disabilities are included in conversations about DEI issues. Too often we are left out. India is vocal about VI/Blind community issues and uses every opportunity she can get to heighten awareness and educate about our community.
India swims several days a week, loves yoga (it helps with mental health and chronic pain management), and really enjoy a new love: adaptive surfing! India started last year and fell in love with it!
India makes jewellery by touch; and has an Etsy store. Also, is a Braille reader.
India K
- HEIGHT: 150 cm/4' 11''
- SHOE SIZE: 41EU/10US/8UK
- HAIR: Light brown
- EYES: Brown
- HEIGHT: 150 cm/4' 11''
- SHOE SIZE: 41EU/10US/8UK
- HAIR: Light brown
- EYES: Brown
India has multiple disabilities, all resulting from a brain tumor which was diagnosed at age 4. India's disabilities include being visually impaired, juvenile Blount’s disease in both legs, severe spinal scoliosis, and hypopituitarism that contributes to severe metabolic disorder. India is different in many ways because she has a rare combination of conditions. India experiences the world without sight, which means she relies heavily on other senses, and her intuition. India feels this allows her to experience the world in a deeper and less superficial way. People stare at her often, because of her body size and the shape of her legs (they are severely bowed). India also has many scars. She used to feel badly about being different, but now she is proud. Every mark on her skin, every twist and turn in the back and legs, and all of the weight shows evidence of my endurance and strength.
As a disabled, plus sized woman of colour, India is very passionate about body positivity, and fighting against stigma and oppression of people who like is like herself. People make many assumptions about India's health, lifestyle and size. People like India are often made to feel as though we should hide, remain invisible, live in shame. India's here to change that. There are so many people like India who need to see we not only represented but celebrated.
India is super outgoing, very talkative, as India relies on sound, and vibes, so she tries to engage people in conversation to gauge their personality, mood, intention, etc.).
India has three primary career goals: one, to open a residential training center for the VI/blind community. Services for individuals are insufficient, difficult to access and do not provide what is needed to prepare and support us to be competitive and self-sufficient in this world. India's mom has always said “If it doesn’t exist, create it.” So, she is! India's second goal is to work in access technology as a UX/UI design creator. She is super passionate about access technology, as it is an important part of creating a barrier free, fully accessible world for people with disabilities. India has been an A11Y Google software, device and app tester since 2016. Tech is my passion! India tutors people who have recently lost their vision and are awaiting training services how to learn to use access tech to make their life easier. They need it now! Lastly, India is working on a memoir about her life and medical journey with a publisher, and plan to start a podcast once the book launches.
India is extremely passionate about disability inclusion, equity and advocacy. She works within her community in San Diego to find opportunities to make sure people with disabilities are included in conversations about DEI issues. Too often we are left out. India is vocal about VI/Blind community issues and uses every opportunity she can get to heighten awareness and educate about our community.
India swims several days a week, loves yoga (it helps with mental health and chronic pain management), and really enjoy a new love: adaptive surfing! India started last year and fell in love with it!
India makes jewellery by touch; and has an Etsy store. Also, is a Braille reader.