Gabby Abeyta, Author at ConnectCenter

Juggling School and Activities: A High Schooler’s Guide to Finding Balance

Posted on February 28, 2024 - 1:13 pm by Gabby Abeyta

stacked notebooks with the label “to do list”

We all need balance in our lives. Recognizing how we want to divide our time between our roles is important. We don’t often realize that we must find balance until we’re stressed. A busy schedule is great, but you must know when and how to slow down before it becomes overwhelming. While everyone has mechanisms […]

A Journey on My Own

Posted on June 27, 2023 - 11:44 am by Gabby Abeyta

Young adult sits alone on a rock in a contemplative manner overlooking mountains

Editor’s note: Gabby Abeyta, a sixteen-year-old with low vision, reflects on her first overnight journey without her family, an organized college preparation trip. She encourages others with blindness or low vision to take calculated risks to gain independence and meet their goals. It may seem simple to travel overnight on your own; people often do […]

A Teen’s Vision of the Future: Creating a Vision Board

Posted on June 20, 2023 - 12:22 pm by Gabby Abeyta

My name is Gabriela Abeyta, but I go by Gabby. I am 16 years old and from New Mexico. This upcoming school year, I will be in 11th grade. I am a straight-A student, and I read and write in braille. I use a white cane, and I have some vision. I like to sing, […]

High School Clubs Can Improve Your School Experience: A Teen Reflects

Posted on July 27, 2022 - 2:52 pm by Gabby Abeyta

Entering high school can definitely be very nerve-wracking for anyone, including those of us who are blind or low vision. There are a lot of challenges you will face and moments that might be scary. But, trust me—you can improve your high school years. You can join programs and clubs that will make your high […]