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Podcast: Limitless: Blind Beginnings Podcast
Episode: Episode 194 - A Discussion About Microaggressions
Description: In this episode Shawn welcomes Keisha and Ishita to sit down and discuss the impact of microaggressions on individuals who are blind or partially sighted. Microaggressions are actions or behaviors that highlight the difference between the sighted and the blind or partially sighted communities, often perpetuating stereotypes. They discuss the intersectionality of elements such as culture or age and visual impairment, and share their personal experiences before turning the conversation towards the importance of setting boundaries, communicating needs, and finding genuine relationships.
Blind Beginnings’ mission is to inspire children and youth who are blind or partially sighted an...