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Podcast: Growing up Blind Conversations with Dr. G
Episode: Marcia born blind in 1950 Classic Story of Growing up Independent without a Mobility Tool
Description: Send a textMarcia, born in 1950, is an example of what everyone would like me to understand – she is such a successful person (may she rest). Born blind she was an independent child – from her accounts she hated the long cane as a child, and she didn’t need it. This is the story that every parent wants to hear – that their child will grow up like Marcia – a successful teacher, married and capable of a full, rich life. But I want to draw your attention to listen between the lines. She got her first long cane i...