About Portraits of Youth
Working with Partners for Youth with Disabilities, the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation is gathering the stories of youth with disabilities from around the country. Told in their own words, these "portraits" will showcase the young people's lives, dreams, and abilities.
A new portrait will be added each month. Enjoy meeting these remarkable young people.
Meet...
Learn More...
...about MEAF grants.
Portraits of Youth
August 2009: Diego Gomez
"Diego has a passion for life and all it has to offer." - Diego's mother
Name: Diego Gomez
City: Livermore, CA
Age: 9 years
Hobbies: playing piano, gymnastics, trampoline, running, throwing rocks in creeks
Diego is a twin born at 25 weeks. He lost his vision due to retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Diego and his twin brother Miles attend school at Castro Valley Elementary in the San Francisco Bay area.
Diego is in second grade. He has a passion for life and all it has to offer. He was a daredevil before he ever learned to walk. Diego loves his trampoline, gymnastics, running, and throwing rocks into the creeks.
His greatest passion is playing the piano and making others laugh. His smile can light up a room. He leaves quite the impression on everyone who has had the pleasure of meeting him.
1560 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 1150
Arlington, VA 22209