Stories of Vision Loss Stories of Vision Loss

Lance Varnell shares his experience of being a landscape photographer published in Texas Parks and Wildlife, becoming a mariner, and his sudden transition to being blind in his 40s due to a genetic eye condition called Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. He shares his love of hiking and relearning Orientation & Mobility (including a conversation with Trevor Thomas), learning Braille through the Hadley Institute, and his interest in working with the Nature Conservancy. https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/shownotes

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Jessica Glasebrook shares her passion for yoga (including My Vinyasa Practice), reading, hiking with her guide dog from Guide Dogs for the Blind, space exploration (including NASA's perseverance rover on Mars), and her encouragement for her blind colleagues to bolster their confidence. https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/shownotes

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Bobby Lakey is an assistive technology specialist who believes that taking reasonable risks is an important part of living fully. He shares his love of boating, fishing, darts, beep baseball, and experiences with his grandfather and father after losing his vision at the age of 7 from a firearms accident. https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/shownotes

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Doris Winn Polak shares her experience as an active 82 year old woman with Macular Degeneration. She enjoys traveling, cooking, being social, the symphony, the ballet, classical music, and enjoying every day of her life. https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/shownotes

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Jermaine Myers shares his experiences growing up in Louisiana, becoming an entrepreneur, creating music, deejaying, and surviving Hurricane Katrina after losing his vision traumatically at a young age.

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Juergen shares his passion for football (aka soccer), travel, and helping others through his work.

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