42 min
13. Movin’ On Out: Living Independently and Navigating a New City Legally Blonde & Blind
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- Self-Improvement
After several months living in Georgetown, exploring D.C., using public transit, and getting lost more than a few times, Marissa discusses the unexpected challenges she encountered as a blind person navigating a new city. She shares how her attitudes towards blindness and independence have changed since moving away from home. Tune in to learn more about mobility and gain several “blind hacks” for getting around.
“I realized I need to love the blind girl who gets lost as much as the blind girl who is independent, who has her act together. If I never tried new things, put myself out there, put myself in positions where I might feel lost or helpless, I would’ve never gained the skills I have today.”
Connect with Legally Blonde & Blind!
Website - https://www.legallyblondeblind.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/legallybb_/?hl=en
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/legallybb/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/legally-blonde-blind/
Key Points:
2:25 - Inspiration for Episode
4:15 - Anxieties Surrounding Moving Out
16:03 - Orientation & Mobility Training Advice
22:00 - Tips for Transitioning to a New School/City
29:25 - Practical Blind Hacks!
33:45 - Reflection on the Past Year
Transcript - https://www.legallyblondeblind.com/post/13-movin-on-out-living-independently-and-navigating-a-new-city
After several months living in Georgetown, exploring D.C., using public transit, and getting lost more than a few times, Marissa discusses the unexpected challenges she encountered as a blind person navigating a new city. She shares how her attitudes towards blindness and independence have changed since moving away from home. Tune in to learn more about mobility and gain several “blind hacks” for getting around.
“I realized I need to love the blind girl who gets lost as much as the blind girl who is independent, who has her act together. If I never tried new things, put myself out there, put myself in positions where I might feel lost or helpless, I would’ve never gained the skills I have today.”
Connect with Legally Blonde & Blind!
Website - https://www.legallyblondeblind.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/legallybb_/?hl=en
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/legallybb/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/legally-blonde-blind/
Key Points:
2:25 - Inspiration for Episode
4:15 - Anxieties Surrounding Moving Out
16:03 - Orientation & Mobility Training Advice
22:00 - Tips for Transitioning to a New School/City
29:25 - Practical Blind Hacks!
33:45 - Reflection on the Past Year
Transcript - https://www.legallyblondeblind.com/post/13-movin-on-out-living-independently-and-navigating-a-new-city
42 min