Dr Wanda Díaz-Merced
Puerto Rican scientist who created ‘sonification’ software that allowed her to participate fully in astrophysical endeavors despite vision loss
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Elena Zelayeta
Mexican-American chef
Elizabeth Legge
1600s English learned woman
Mary Cullen
Irish nun and founder of the magazine Virgo Potens
Dr Chieko Asakawa
Dr. Chieko Asakawa is a prominent inventor of software that aided in the development of accessibility technology.
Viola Hashe
South African political activist and teacher
Laura Bridgman
The first deaf-blind American child to gain a significant education in the English language
Dr Jessica Gallagher
Record-breaking Australian Paralympian and sport ambassador.
Haben Girma
Haben Girma advocates for equal opportunities for people with disabilities. She developed a text-to-braille communication system that created an exciting new way to connect with people. Girma pioneered her way through obstacles, graduated from Harvard Law and now uses her talents to advocate for people with disabilities.
Almeda C Adams
ADAMS, ALMEDA C. (February 26, 1865-September 8, 1949) overcame sightlessness to help found the Cleveland Music School Settlement and achieved a long career as a teacher, author, and lecturer.