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Podcast: Growing up Blind Conversations with Dr. G
Episode: Marion born 1917 with one good eye and one bad eye
Description: Send a textMarion became blind at age 60 after a life of having one good eye and one bad eye. She was independent cane traveler before, but the methods of teaching her orientation and mobility at 60 left her in tears and a belief that it was her fault that she was no longer able to be independent when walking outside on her own. Marion tells us about a serious injury resulting from walking without her long cane. She discusses the ingenious work arounds she and Frank used to access the print signage in their apartment buildings. A...