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Podcast: Growing up Blind Conversations with Dr. G
Episode: Patricia, born 1951 - To Use or Not To Use the White Cane The conflict is real
Description: Send a textPatricia Montgomery is a terrific example of the seeds the world has sown. People with visual impairments are expected to be visually capable and blind people are expected to be treated as if they are sighted. Blindness and visual impairment are the most blatant form of stereotyping and marginalizing of a disability group out in the open. Consider the slur, ‘what are you blind?’Being Blind is a reality for people, and it means they can’t see. It doesn't mean anything else.But when you ask Patricia to describe her vi...