What it's like to travel as a blind person
Summary
This episode of Ideas explores the lived experiences of blind individuals navigating a world built for sight. Theater artist Alex Bulmer shares her journey from vision loss to embracing blindness as a "perceptual archaeology," while MacArthur Fellow Joshua Mealy discusses his work in accessibility design and the frustration of societal assumptions. Together, they offer advice on fostering independence, community, and confidence for blind travelers.
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