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How this basketball shot from a blind athlete inspired an entire community
Read full article: How this basketball shot from a blind athlete inspired an entire communityThe people who packed the gymnasium at Zeeland East High School at first sat in stunned silence, as junior Jules Hoogland lined up her shot for East’s Unified basketball team as a helper was banging a stick on the support beam behind the backboard.
What’s Up South Texas!: Teen with glaucoma inspires others to reach their goals despite life obstacles
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: Teen with glaucoma inspires others to reach their goals despite life obstaclesSan Antonio – A Steele High School junior with a visual impairment is hoping her story will encourage others to overcome their obstacles in life. Jazmine Harper, 16, has always been visually impaired since she was born, but was diagnosed with glaucoma at age 8. Jazmine Harper is in Girl Scouts, on multiple swim teams, the marching band and the orchestra. Ad“She found that a lot of it was that people just don’t understand it,” Jennifer Harper said. “Everybody has their own battles, so don’t let yours stop what you are trying to accomplish,” Jazmine Harper said.