Celebrating Blindness Awareness Month: Local blind singer and writer shares her talents and inspiring stories
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Celebrating Blindness Awareness Month: Local blind singer and writer shares her talents and inspiring stories
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Debra Hill
American Council of the Blind of Virginia (ACBVA) Board Member
Author | Motivational Speaker | Singer | Song Writer | Writer
DebraHill.ACBVA@gmail.com
1 (804) 424-0407
Richmond, Virginia, October 10, 2024— The American Council of the Blind of Virginia (ACBVA) is proud to Celebrate Blindness Awareness Month: Local blind singer and writer shares her talents and inspiring stories. October is Blindness Awareness Month, and in celebration; local blind singer, writer, and author Debra Hill is set to share her remarkable talents and inspiring journeys.
Debra Hill, a Board Member of the American Council of the Blind of Virginia (ACBVA) is happy to join your organization in raising awareness about the capabilities of the visually impaired community while offering audiences unforgettable experiences through the power of music and storytelling. Debra Hill is an independent blind artist, songwriter, author, writer, and motivational speaker based in Richmond, Virginia. At the age of 12, she started singing gospel in her hometown Chicago church. Debra is dedicated as an American Council of the Blind of Virginia (ACBVA) Board Member and a Volunteer Advisor to the Board of Virginia Voice.
Debra enjoys executing her visions.
Her humanitarian and love projects include founding the Graduate Shine Scholarship for high school seniors. This summer she led the community initiative in partnership with the Richmond Public Libraries called, How We Do it: Learn about accessible readingresources for the blind and low-vision, aimed at furthering community awareness, knowledge, and independence. Her hit single, Celebrate My Birthday, is available everywhere you listen to your music.
She is set to launch her newly written song, Tell Me Your Testimony, featuring Maria West, Angel Booth, and China Archer. She is selected as the Keynote Speaker for the highly anticipated event in Stafford Virginia: Positive Advancement: Be Bold. Be Brave. Believe. Commitment to Self, “I do!” Women’s Empowerment Movement Conference coming in January 2025.
Additionally, She and her piano teacher Sam Lupica enjoy going out into the community to share the story of how she learned to play the piano. They encourage anyone to continue their passions when facing certain imitations. Do not let it stop you from pursuing your goals. As a blind performer, she adds her personal story of God’s faithfulness. Her life exemplifies that Christ’s power will work to lift all regardless of circumstances. Her resilience and personal insights have made her a beloved figure in Richmond’s artistic culture.
To learn more about Debra Hill visit: www.debrahillsings.com
For more information about Debra and Sam visit https://debrahillsings.com/sam
American Council of the Blind of Virginia’s mission is to bring together Virginians who are blind or have low vision, and to partner with others, to create opportunities for friendship, personal growth, independence, community, education, employment, and advocacy.
For more information about the American Council of the Blind of Virginia visit https://acbva.org
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Debra Hill
Debra Hill is an independent inspirational singer, author, songwriter, and writer. As a blind performer, she adds a personal story of God’s faithfulness. Her life exemplifies that Christ’s power will work to lift all regardless of circumstances.
Salvatore Lupica – Teaching Statement
My teaching techniques are strongly heuristic. Their objective is to give the student a deep understanding of key principles of theory, composition, and technique, and a familiarity with repertory. With this understanding, the student can continue to learn and explore on his or her own, in areas that may be of particular interest to him or her. I view my role as one of facilitator in a process of discovery, understanding, and creation.
Join the American Council of the Blind of Virginia’s Email List
As a member of ACBVA, I encourage you to join our email list to be a part of a vibrant community of visually impaired persons, attend informative monthly online meetings, and learn more about important accessible resources.
For those interested in the benefits of the American Council of the Blind of Virginia (ACBVA) organization, you can also become a member, click the link below!
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