1933 Adapting to Blindness as an Adult (Aug. 14, 2019)


1933 Adapting to Blindness as an Adult (Aug. 14, 2019)


Show Notes

Kelly Egan was in her 40’s when she started losing her vision. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Kelly about how she adapted to her situation by attending a vocational rehabilitation program to acquire blindness life skills and went on to become a Customer Relations Manager at Sprint advocating for and providing programs and promotions for the disabled.

1932 Freelance Journalist (Aug. 7, 2019)


1932 Freelance Journalist (Aug. 7, 2019)


Show Notes

Jason Strother is a visually impaired freelance journalist. After reporting from South Korea for many years, his interests have recently turned to stories about how the disabled are impacted by climate change. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with him about accommodations he has made in his career as well as an incident in which his vision could have cost him his life.