Manifest Academy hosted it’s first annual Self-Determination camp with the help of Bexar County, The San Antonio Community and a few Community Based Organizations. We Supported over 40 individuals to include vendors, staff and families of children who were visually impaired, low vision or completely blind. We received a special message from Matthew Whitaker to support the campers as they continue to reach their goals, towards independence and equity. Melanie Cawthon with DisabiltySA came and discussed Self-Determination through Self-Advocacy through the power of your voice. Self-Advocate Krishangi shared her self-expression of her beautifully written poems about how she continues to persevere, despite societal pressures of being Deafblind with Dyslexia. Chris Tabb from the Texas School for the Blind Outreach Department took families on a journey to understand what it is like being Visually Impaired and to rely on your skills of Cane Travel to navigate your world. Angel Tabb with Sensory Travel was able to communicate with families that were in leu of services and offer suggestions for next steps. Families were able to connect with each other that would not otherwise have the opportunity, pulling from the strength in hope believing that Self-Determined Dreams can become Reality.