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Podcast: Inside with Brett Hawke
Episode: #244 Anastasia Pagonis changing the way you “see” the visually impaired
Description: Anastasia Pagonis is the reigning Paralympic champion and current World Record holder in the 400 Free (S11). At 12 years old she began losing her eyesight. Soon after she was diagnosed with genetic retina disease and autoimmune retinopathy.
Anastasia has taken to social media to change the stereotype of what it looks to be blind. She has 2.3 million followers on TikTok!
"I can be an elite athlete. I can wear makeup. I can dress cute. I can do all these things and I'm blind." - Anastasia Pagonis
00:00 Bratter PA, Immigration Law
00:04 Hello Anastasia Pagonis