The Next Move Program launched the Capable Portrait Campaign in 2017 with the mission to showcase diverse perspectives on life in our community, provide adult role models for our youth and demonstrate the power of inclusion. Every year, models are nominated and selected to be featured at a portrait exhibition and their powerful stories are proudly shared with the community on social media.
Capable returns for its eighth year in 2024! This year, the team at The Next Move Program is recruiting a new group of models from the disability community who are making Virginia better through their advocacy, engagement and talents. Several top professional photographers are again donating their services to the campaign and capturing portraits of each model at The Virginia House.
All of this will culminate with an exhibit of the campaign opening at The Virginia Museum of History & Culture this summer. The Capable Exhibit will be open to the general public from mid-June until the end of the year.
They are holding the annual campaign celebration and exhibit preview to celebrate the models, photographers and the power of inclusion. It will be held on June 20, 2024, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the gardens at The Virginia Home.
Jeremih Herbert is the second of three models from SOAR365 who are being featured in this year’s campaign. Read Jeremih’s Q&A with Capable below.
“My disability doesn’t stop me.”
Photographer: Kristie Bradley
How would you describe yourself in one sentence?
“Determined.”
Are you in school or employed? How do you spend your time most days?
“I’m in school, and I love Dragon Ball Z.”
What are other organizations you are connected to?
“SOAR365”
What do you want the community to know about your life in Virginia?
“That Virginia is a fun and wonderful place to live.”
When do you feel most capable?
“When I’m having a hard time.”
What do you want others to know about your disability?
“My disability doesn’t stop me.”
What does your perfect day look like?
“A sunny at the amusement park.”
What challenges or barriers do you face daily?
“Understanding others.”
What are your goals for the future?
“To have more communication with others.”
What else do you want to share about yourself?
“I love to cook.”