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ID: The background of the image is a grey computer keyboard with the letters “C” and “V” blurred. To the left of the spacebar, there is the wheelchair-disabled logo in white on a key. Centered and filling most of the image is a white transparent overlay. On the left of the transparent area image is a photo of Lois Strachan, a Caucasian female, with shoulder-length dark hair wearing a red sleeveless dress against a white background with her name under her photo. To the right of the photo appears Blind author Lois Strachan talks about the role self-confidence plays in living a full life without sight.in blue text. Near the bottom of the image is a white bar that stretches across the entire image and transitions into navy blue. In the vibrant blue text, within the bar, appears “Successful. Self-Employed & Disabled”. Above the bar on the left side of the screen, is a white tab with #DFYSPodcast in two shades of blue.
Podcasts Successful, Self-Employed & Disabled Podcast

Blind author Lois Strachan talks about the role self-confidence plays in living a full life without sight.

Lois Strachan is a coach, speaker, bestselling author, disability advocate, podcaster – and rock musician. She is totally blind, having lost her sight at the age of 21 as a result of diabetes. Through her various platforms, Lois demystifies disability to build inclusion of persons with disabilities into society and the workplace.

The background of the image is a grey computer keyboard with the letters “C” and “V” blurred. To the left of the spacebar, there is the wheelchair-disabled logo in white on a key. Centered and filling most of the image is a white transparent overlay. On the left of the transparent area image is a photo of an African-American Woman with light-colored skin and short pink hair with Keisha Greaves under the photo. To the right of the photo appears Keisha Greaves Disabled business & nonprofit owner, disability advocate in blue text. Near the bottom of the image is a white bar that stretches across the entire image and transitions into navy blue. In the vibrant blue text, within the bar, appears “Successful. Self-Employed & Disabled”. Above the bar on the left side of the screen, is a white tab with #DefineYourself in two shades of blue.
Podcasts Successful, Self-Employed & Disabled Podcast

Meet Keisha Greaves Disabled business & nonprofit owner, disability advocate

At age 24, Keisha Greaves was diagnosed with Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy – at which point, her life changed forever. Rather than be bogged down by her diagnosis, Keisha decided to channel her energy into celebrating those with Muscular Dystrophy and other chronic illnesses. Thus began Girls Chronically Rock and the founding of her other nonprofits: The GCR Adaptive Project and the Trust Your Abilities Nonprofit for People of Color. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Girls Chronically Rock supports individuals in the disability community through inspiring and adaptive tees, hoodies, accessories, and swimwear.