Emma Whelan, who has been living with retinitis pigmentosa since she was nine, emphasizes that despite her vision impairment, she remains determined to pursue her goals. 'It has shaped who I am, and I refuse to let it limit my potential or define my abilities.' She advocates for awareness about vision impairments, showing others that success is achievable regardless of challenges.
Reflecting on her childhood, Whelan shares, 'I had glasses from a young age because my mother was concerned about my sight. It was only later that I learned I had something unique - retinitis pigmentosa. My night vision issues were evident, like at the cinema, but I didn't understand that my experience was different from others until I got older.'
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