CONCLUSION It was an unfortunate experience to have that hard lecturer. Her refusal to make reasonable adjustments led to the deterioration in my visual hypersensitivity. Even though I have gotten out of the worst conditions, I still struggle with reading on screens, watching TVs and using digital devices after sunset, and going to bright places, including supermarkets. If I could go back to Semester 2 2019, I would certainly work hard to avoid it. However, it is also true that my experiences at the ANU shaped who I am today and led to my work at AFI. I also sincerely appreciate the support, kindness, and empathy of my supportive lecturers and friends. I am now very proud of my experience with their empathy and of having a great role model. My home country does not appreciate diversity, so until I came to Australia, I was always ashamed of being different from the majority. In Australia, however, I learned that diversity and inclusivity makes society more accessible, convenient, and comfortable. It is my hope that through CDR, I can assist with raising people’s voices, building a safe community, and that more people with disability can find their ways to get through their challenges like I did at the ANU.
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