Kerryann Ifill

Kerryann F. Ifill (born 20 December 1973)[1] is a Barbadian politician.

[3] In 1999 Ifill became the first blind person to graduate from the University of the West Indies, gaining a degree in Sociology and Psychology from Cave Hill Campus in her native Barbados.

[1] She had initially considered studying law, with an aim to become a lawyer, but believed she would be unable to achieve that as a blind person, a belief she subsequently regretted.

[3] On 14 March 2012, Prime Minister Freundel Stuart announced that, the following week, he would appoint Ifill President of the Senate.

Ifill also serves as President of the Barbados Council for the Disabled.