My Perspective: Blindness and Misconceptions Surrounding Being Blind
By Samantha Chase:
Samantha is a self-described, “blind as a bat” mother to two beautiful daughters. She is currently a student at the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and works as a peer advocate for individuals with disabilities at Summit Independent Living Center. Samantha has Retinitis Pigmentosa which is a disease of the eyes that causes blindness.
Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed in this article are the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Family to Family Health Information Center, the Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities, or the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.
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