Ep. 32: Visual Impairment and Blindness

A teenager with a vision for the visionless. A doctor with an eye for eyes. 

Who might these people be? Stick around and you'll find out, because it's Biography day! 

First we'll explore some of the causes of blindness and visual impairment in childhood. Then, stay tuned and hear the stories of Louis Braille and Dr Patricia Bath; learn about the great contributions they made towards improving life for people with visual impairments, and then go get the books below!


Books: 

Six dots: A Story of young Louis Braille – Jen Bryant
The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes – The Story of Dr Patricia Bath - Julia Finley Mosca

Resources: 

Family Connect - Resources for parents and caregivers of children who are visually impaired–and professionals who work with them.

Sources of Free Braille Books - from Paths to Literacy

Braille Bug - Get familiar with Braille patterns through games, puzzles, and other fun activities.

Biography; Dr. Patricia E. Bath - from 'Changing the Face of Medicine - an exhibit of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that honors the lives and achievements of women in medicine.