I speak about
inclusion, possibility & adventure
ABOUT
Louie McGee is a successful speaker. He has spoken to audiences large and small - corporate and education. He recently gave a talk at TEDx Minneapolis. Louie is 22 years old, a non-profit founder, an Ironman, campus leader, and he is blind.
I have a rare retinal eye disease called Stargardt that steals my central vision. Relying only on my peripheral vision, I have little useful eyesight. After being diagnosed at age 5, it has progressed, but I decided blindness would not be a limiting factor in my life. With great support, I have been able to do anything.
Growing up, my family and friends guided and helped me try all kinds of things, experiencing them alongside me. I learned I could still do most things even if I saw them differently. I have always been encouraged by people who wanted me to be the best I could be and it seldom occurred to me that something might be beyond my reach.
PUBLICATIONS
When I was 13, Vision Loss Resources in Minnesota asked me to contribute a chapter for their book - The Way We See It. In it, I share my experiences of growing up with blindness.
NEWS & SPEAKING
My story has been featured on local & national news, on video, and in print.
AS FEATURED
