8. dear sighted people
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Casey + Cassandra list off the things sighted people do that “make birds sing,” or make them feel seen.
Category: Advocacy
5. school days, accommodations, & finding the lunch table
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Cassandra + Casey reminisce on their elementary through college years. They discuss the tools they used and the social aspects of growing up blind.
4. how do we say this…
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Casey + Cassandra dive headfirst into terms surrounding disability and blindness. They discuss which terms are appropriate and their personal experiences with them. They finish by ranting about why exploiting people with disabilities for inspiration is so damaging.
2. canes, guide dogs, & faking disability
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Casey + Cassandra dive into mobility tools for the blind – the white cane and the guide dog – and why they use them. They also touch on fake service dogs, being accused of faking blindness, and their “blind girl moments” in daily life.