On this episode, recent college graduate Jasmine Meriedy shares her inspiring journey as a Florida Tax Credit Scholarship recipient and advocate for high-quality education and healthcare. Discover how her experiences with small classrooms, dedicated nurses, and advocacy work shape her vision for future generations.
Episode details:
- Jasmine's early diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes and how that influenced her mother's choice of a private school
- The importance of smaller classroom sizes and attentive medical care
- How the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship program impacted her education and family sacrifices
- Her experiences as a student athlete managing diabetes
- Advocacy work, including testifying before Congress on insulin costs and her involvement with the American Federation for Children
- The significance of equitable access to tailored education and medical support
- Advice to families in states without education choice options
- The upcoming federal scholarship tax credit program and its potential benefits
- Jasmine's plans to pursue a sports photography career and empower women in sports
Resources & Links:
- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF congressional advocacy)
- American Federation for Children
- Step Up for Students
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