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Woman in a public garden using a white cane for navigation.  Behind her is a sign indicating that it is a harmony garden in which 'all are welcome'.  She looks happy.

2639 Rebuilding Independence After Midlife Vision Loss (Sep. 30, 2026)

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Jennifer Frederick was a sighted insurance and emergency communications professional until diabetic retinopathy took her vision at age 43. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Jennifer about rebuilding independence through orientation and mobility training, low vision resources, and assistive technology most eye doctors never mention to blind patients.


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