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Podcast: It Happened To Me: A Rare Disease and Medical Challenges Podcast
Episode: #58 Living Deafblind: Carrie Francis’ Resilience After 5th Degree Facial Cleft
Description: Hosts Beth and Cathy sit down with Carrie Francis, a university student and passionate advocate for the blind, visually impaired, and deafblind communities. Carrie, born with a rare 5th-degree facial cleft, has overcome extraordinary medical challenges, including severe blindness and hearing impairment. Despite being told she wouldn’t survive beyond her first week of life, Carrie has defied the odds and is now pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology while dedicating her life to advocacy and community support.
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Carrie shares her journey from childhood surgeries and speech therapy to navigating life as a deafblind perso...