two best friends with the same rare disease living their best lives
by Cassandra Mendez · Published June 29, 2021 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass jump into the summer fun and talk about sun care including sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and clothing. They mention their favorite brands and tell stories about products they used as kids.
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Cassandra + Casey talk about bioptic driving and why they don’t drive. They take an online driver’s test to see what they know about road rules.
Advocacy / Chronic illness / Rare episodes / Vision
by Cassandra Mendez · Published May 18, 2021 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Cassandra + Casey talk about the mental health aspects of being partially blind that cause some anxiety and awkwardness.
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Casey + Cassandra discuss disability representation in media. They explore the real-world ramifications of misrepresentation and highlight some of their favorite disabled character.
Advocacy / Rare episodes / Vision
by Cassandra Mendez · Published April 20, 2021 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Cassandra + Casey answer the age-old question, “What can you see?” They explain what their eyes do well and what they struggle with.
Chronic illness / Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome / Rare episodes / Vision
by Cassandra Mendez · Published March 23, 2021 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Cassandra + Casey discuss whether or not they want a cure for their vision and other disabilities. They explore the medical and social models of disability and different factors affecting their worldview.
Conference recap / Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome
by Cassandra Mendez · Published March 9, 2021 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Cassandra + Casey walk you through their past experiences at the annual Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome conference.
Chronic illness / Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome / Rare episodes
by Cassandra Mendez · Published February 23, 2021 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Casey + Cassandra talk through a day in the life with their chronic illnesses and share a fun “what’s in my bag?” segments… but it might surprise you!
Advocacy / Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome / Rare episodes
by Cassandra Mendez · Published February 9, 2021 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Cassandra + Casey talk about their philosophies on life and love and when they disclose their disabilities when dating
Flair episodes / Mobility tools / Rare episodes / Vision
by Cassandra Mendez · Published January 26, 2021 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass talk about their loves, their dogs Ru and Ro! They compare and contrast the differences between guide dogs and pets.