About Julie

Hey there! My name is Julie and I’m 25. I was born a dwarf (AKA Little Person) and I’m 3 feet tall. I was also born blind. I have light perception and can see shapes sometimes, but I don’t really have enough vision to depend on. I use a cane, read Braille, use JAWS on my computer, and all that fun stuff blind people get to play with.

I have a lot of challenges to deal with, but that doesn’t stop me from enjoying my life. There’s a lot more to me than being a blind little person. I have an awesome life that is full of joy, an incredible family, and fabulous friends! I am a professional speaker, and I share my story with people of all ages. I speak at schools, churches, and other organizations. I encourage people to approach their obstacles with a positive attitude, and I try to inspire them to look beyond their problems to see the blessings in their lives. I often sing during my presentations to help convey my message. My mom and I released our first CD in December 2006. She and I love to sing together, and sometimes we even do tag-team speaking! We especially love speaking and singing for church women’s groups. My mom and I have an unusually close relationship. I live with her and she helps me with the things I have trouble doing on my own, such as cooking and laundry. She is the most amazing and incredible person I know, and I don’t know what I would do without her. She’s my best friend and my hero. She just got remarried in February of 2008, so I now have a stepdad named Rob. The three of us make a fun little family! My real dad lives nearby with his wife, and I see them frequently. I also have a brother named Jeremy who lives a few miles away with my sister-in-law Kristin and their two year old daughter Ashlynne. I absolutely LOVE being an aunt, and I treasure every moment I can spend with my sweet family!

In addition to being a speaker and singer, I am also a writer. I’ve been published a few times in books and magazines, and I’m in the process of writing my first book right now. I’m also working on a children’s book series. In my spare time I love reading, listening to audio books, watching TV and movies, crocheting, listening to music, and hanging out with my family. I am a Christian, and Jesus Christ is the one and only reason that I am still standing today. He is the source of my joy, my Counselor, my Provider, my peace, and my everlasting hope. He is the reason that I smile.

If you have more questions about what my life is like, check out my Q&A page by clicking on “Julie’s Q&A”.
You can also find more information at my official website, including audio clips of our CD. Just go to: www.LittleAndBlind.com

Thank you for stopping by! I hope you enjoy my site!