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Podcast: Growing up Blind Conversations with Dr. G
Episode: Frances born 1952, RLF, prefers her Dog Guide over Long Canes
Description: Send a textWe are entering the 1950s with Frances who was born 1952 seven years after the first white cane was taught to a blinded veteran of WWII. She remembered knowing that she had to wait to learn to use a long cane once she became 15. This is a terrific discussion of her dog guide use and paratransit. If you’re curious about the reality of getting around while blind – Frances is fabulous-After Interview ThoughtsIn every way I asked, it was clear that Frances got around on the arm of someone else...