In this thought-provoking episode of the Lens: Living Diverse, Ben speaks with Nav Dhillon – a passionate advocate and founder of 1iCollective, a not-for-profit aimed at empowering and instilling hope in individuals impacted by vision and ocular adversities.

Nav shares her experiences as a South Asian woman living with an artificial eye, her journey navigating the sight loss community, and her initiative to change perceptions of disability through her foundation, 1iCollective. Ben and Nav also discuss representation and mentorship in diverse communities and mainstream media.

Lastly, Nav shares details about initiatives and resources that exemplify the beauty of disability, more specifically, artificial eyes. Nav is making it her mission that she and other intersecting identities are appropriately seen throughout many communities.

Show Notes

Connect with Nav

Instagram: ndhilly

Email: [email protected]

1iCollective information:

Website: www.1icollective.com

Instagram: @1icollective

Twitter: @1icollective

Inclusive Talent Agency:

https://www.kelloinclusive.org/