In today’s episode, Lois speaks with Adrijana Prokopenko, who lives in North Macedonia and works as a teacher for blind children.

Adrijana explains the training she received as an educator and outlines some of the logistical challenges she faces as a woman with a disability in North Macedonia. As a developing country, North Macedonia faces challenges of lack of resources, poor levels of social inclusion of those with disabilities, and the difficulty of accessing assistive technology.

Adrijana also tells us a little of the process she uses as a blind educator to teach English to young learners from the blind and partially blind community.

Reach out to Adrijana at:

e-mail: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568372254957

Blind PenPals 18 and above Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/870933756277832

Visually Impaired, Blind and Sighted Singles Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14W22qv1Ev/

Podcast Image description:

The image shows a woman with short, straight brown hair and bangs, sitting in what appears to be a restaurant. She is wearing a black jacket over a red shirt.

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This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com

Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi of Naledi Media.