Watch the video Studying Business Studies Ulster University, Belfast, Class of 2029 It’s not about what I've lost, but what I've found: resilience, patience, and an understanding of the crucial role technology can play in accessibility. One winter day in January 2024, 16‑year‑old Rory Goss experienced something jarring while in construction class at Abbey Christian Brothers’ Grammar School in Newry, Northern Ireland. He could no longer see the whiteboard at the front of the room. As a straight‑A student in 11th grade, Rory was in the midst of studying for his A‑levels and was about to start applying to university. Passionate about golf and cars, and eager to start driving lessons, he had no idea what was happening to his eyesight. Within weeks, he was diagnosed with Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy, a rare genetic condition that damages the optic nerve and can lead to sudden, severe vision loss.…