Sarah’s story

Sarah is a young woman with a passion for technology who dreams of pursuing a career in software development. Sarah was born with a vision impairment. Despite her talent and enthusiasm, she often feels discouraged by the lack of representation and support for people with disabilities in the tech industry.

One day, Sarah attends a networking event for women in STEM fields, hoping to find inspiration and guidance for her career journey. At the event, she connects with Emily, a successful software engineer who is also vision impaired. Emily shares her own experiences of navigating the tech industry as a woman with a disability and offers invaluable advice and encouragement to Sarah.

Through their mentoring relationship, Emily not only becomes a role model, but a source of encouragement and support for Sarah. She helps Sarah explore adaptive technologies and strategies to overcome barriers in her education and career. With Emily’s guidance, Sarah gains the confidence to pursue internships and networking opportunities, eventually landing her a job at a leading tech company.

Sarah’s story highlights the transformative impact of mentoring for women and gender diverse people with disabilities. By connecting with a mentor who shared similar experiences and understood the barriers she was facing, Sarah was able to pursue her passions and thrive in a field that once seemed out of reach.