Olivia
Location: Illinois
Age: 29
College: University of Dayton
Profession: Singer songwriter
Biography: When somebody meets me, they find out I love all types of music, cinema, and I can be a bit competitive. Minutes pass, while how loud I seem when I talk, or how silent I get as everybody else laughs, becomes apparent to which I reply, “I have NVLD.” I grew up with Nonverbal Learning Disability unaware I was living with it for many years. The day I discovered it began a path of uncovering who I am: an outgoing, ambitious, adventurous person who never gives up in a world of uncertainty.
What is your most treasured possession? My lyrics from my songs. It’s like writing a journal, yet with music to help tell my experiences and things I have witness. It makes me feel like my full self.
The NVLD Project is dedicated to raising awareness, building support and creating helpful solutions for children, adolescents, and adults with Non-Verbal Learning Disability. The NVLD Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.