Work is a joy for student at Henrico's Northstar Academy who has overcome barriers and challenges to earn a paycheck
Ask Adeline Raquet what she likes about her new job, and she replies without hesitation and without needing to mull over possible answers.
“I like it all,” she said.
When you’re 21 and you suffered a brain injury at birth as a result of being born 13 weeks prematurely, resulting in developmental delays, learning differences, anxiety and vision deficits, you are grateful for the opportunity to earn a paycheck. So it’s easy to understand why Raquet feels the way she does when people congratulate her on the new job.
Read more of the Richmond Times-Dispatch article here.