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Case + Cass unpack delayed visual processing, awkward brain lag, and how their low-vision brains brilliantly fill in the gaps.

we’re just two best friends with the same rare disease living our best lives.
join us on our journey to show the beauty and normalcy in disability. from navigating social situations with low vision to our love for fashion, we’ll invite you into our unique chronically ill, plant loving, cane using, home decorating, accessibility advocating world. we can’t wait for you to come along!
— Casey & Cassandra
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Rare episodes / Storytime / Vision
by Cassandra Mendez · Published February 3, 2026 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass unpack delayed visual processing, awkward brain lag, and how their low-vision brains brilliantly fill in the gaps.
by Cassandra Mendez · Published January 20, 2026 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass review five more cartoons, reveal their future watchlist, and humbly ask for your cartoon recommendations.
Flair episodes / Year in review
by Cassandra Mendez · Published January 6, 2026 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass dive into their most ambitious 2026 vision boards yet—big dreams for mind, health, spirit, home, and life.
Flair episodes / Year in review
by Cassandra Mendez · Published December 23, 2025 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass recap their 2025 by the seasons, talking guide dogs, rings, Spotify Wrapped, and travel adventures.
Assistive technology / Chronic illness / Rare episodes / Vision
by Cassandra Mendez · Published December 9, 2025 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass talk accessibility, curb-cut effects, designing for disability, and the everyday products that double as “secret assistive tech.”
Flair episodes / Recorded together
by Cassandra Mendez · Published November 25, 2025 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass explore the Wizarding World with house sweaters, a guide dog, and all the magic (plus the accessibility tea).
Advocacy / Rare episodes / Vision
by Cassandra Mendez · Published November 11, 2025 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass unpack the blurry line of helping too much vs. not enough, and why that “middle ground” makes them feel truly included.
Flair episodes / Friendship / Personalities
by Cassandra Mendez · Published October 28, 2025 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass face off in a friendship fight club game debating hot takes like pineapple on pizza and the right way to eat cereal.
by Cassandra Mendez · Published October 14, 2025 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass share the unexpected perks of being blind, some that make life fairer, and others that are just plain fun!
Mobility tools / Rare episodes / Vision
by Cassandra Mendez · Published October 7, 2025 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass share stories from Cass’ guide dog training journey with her new partner, Mr. A, and celebrate graduation in part 2!