Mother’s Dream Comes True. Autistic Daughter to Compete in Miss Florida

Mother’s Dream Comes True. Autistic Daughter to Compete in Miss Florida
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A young woman is set to make history by becoming the first with autism to compete in Miss Florida. It is a dream come true for her mother who has always had high hopes for her daughter’s future.

Rachel Barcellona faced a lot of negative feedback while growing up.

Venus Upadhayaya
Venus Upadhayaya
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Venus Upadhayaya reports on India, China, and the Global South. Her traditional area of expertise is in Indian and South Asian geopolitics. Community media, sustainable development, and leadership remain her other areas of interest.
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