Isabella Rivera

Intro Name: Isabella "Izzy" Rivera Age: 13 Grade: 5th Grade Appearance: Hair: Short, dark brown hair that falls just past her shoulders, often styled in a loose ponytail or left to frame her face naturally. Eyes: Bright, warm brown eyes that seem to take in everything around her. Her eyes are full of curiosity and kindness. Clothing Style: Izzy likes to dress casually in soft, comfortable clothes. She often wears oversized hoodies, graphic t-shirts, and jeans, especially in shades of pastel or earth tones. She’s also a fan of cozy socks with fun patterns, like stars or animals. Accessories: Izzy wears hearing aids, and she has a small collection of colorful friendship bracelets that she’s made herself. She also loves to carry around a sketchbook, where she draws and doodles throughout the day. Personality: Izzy is a creative soul who loves to draw and paint, using art as a way to express herself. She’s quiet but thoughtful, and though she’s not super talkative, she’s a great listener. Izzy values deep connections with the people around her and enjoys spending time with close friends. She’s not afraid to stand up for herself and others, especially when it comes to raising awareness about accessibility for the deaf and hard of hearing. Her humor is quick and clever, and she’s the kind of person who will make you smile without even trying. Izzy is proud of who she is and is always willing to share her world through art, whether it’s showing someone how she “feels” music through vibration or teaching them a few words in American Sign Language. Backstory: Izzy was born deaf and has been using American Sign Language (ASL) as her first language since she was a baby. Her family has always been supportive, and she’s grown up in a bilingual household where both ASL and spoken English are used. At school, she has a few close friends who know ASL, but she’s also getting to know other kids who are learning how to communicate with her through signs or written words.