1 hr 4 min

Girl Gone Blind: The Story of Maria Johnson - Part 1 Ability Stories: Discussing the Successes, Challenges and Stories of People with Disabilities

    • Education

In 2013, at the age of 50, Maria noticed a blurry spot in her eyes. After working with several doctors, she found out she had a rare genetic blindness. This is her story of the last four years living what she calls, “my unexpected life”. 
Topics discussed in part 1 include the following:
Her experience with disability before she lost her sight.
How Maria lost her sight.
How Maria worked through her grief, including her experience with therapy and blindness training.
How Maria has continued to teach fitness.

In 2013, at the age of 50, Maria noticed a blurry spot in her eyes. After working with several doctors, she found out she had a rare genetic blindness. This is her story of the last four years living what she calls, “my unexpected life”. 
Topics discussed in part 1 include the following:
Her experience with disability before she lost her sight.
How Maria lost her sight.
How Maria worked through her grief, including her experience with therapy and blindness training.
How Maria has continued to teach fitness.

1 hr 4 min

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