Steph Fernandes wanted to use her education to serve and inspire young people. When she got the job as Assistant Public Defender, she was given the opportunity to live out her dream. Her presence in the courthouse has sparked conversations about blindness and independence as well as encouraged dialogue around accessibility. Learn more about Steph's personal story. 

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"Blindness doesn’t hold back Luzerne County assistant public defender"