DIS Project Supports the Visually Impaired

Working under the direction of Dr. Adam Bigbee, Nisha hoped to create a network across the globe built on true friendships and education. “Every summer I always spend time at a school for the blind in India, and I felt particularly motivated to take action this year when the girls were asking me questions about life in the United States. I had the idea to connect these girls directly to other blind students in America by writing letters in braille to each other, thus creating Braille Buddies.”

An additional goal for Nisha was to educate outside observers on what it means to be blind and how a visual impairment can affect someone’s daily life. 

Nisha considers her DIS a success and is excited for the future of Braille Buddies. “I was able to set up a solid foundation for future friendships to build off of. My DIS experience helped me prepare to continue Braille Buddies in the future. I hope to strengthen the relationships made and involve more students in the coming years. DIS truly allowed me to turn an idea into a reality.”