I was born and raised in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. Legally blind due to Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis, I have persevered to overcome blindness as well as all related obstacles to meet both personal and professional goals. Raised in an Italian American home, I learned the importance of a good meal, being fastidious, having a strong work ethic, and to be as independent as possible despite being blind. After 15 years of teaching, I am now an administrator for Educational Vision Services within the New York City Department of Education.
Besides my passion for teaching and advocating for equal access to enable the disabled, I enjoy music and have been successful as a professional Disk Jockey performing at numerous private and corporate functions throughout the tri-state area over the last 25 years. I have been able to adapt and integrate himself to the different school environments and to utilize his strong interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of individuals and personalities disabled and non-disabled alike. Assistive Technology has been an integral part of my ability to access an array of materials and complete a variety of assignments/presentations to achieve goals, both in academia and the workplace.