Defeating Darkness

Brian O'Neal from The Seeing Eye organization explains how guide dogs are trained and matched with people who are blind or have visual impairments. Co-host Paul also shares his life experiences as the human partner of his guide dog, Felton.

Sights for Hope Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist Nadya Krause explains how O&M builds the foundational skills and confidence people need to navigate their surroundings after significant or complete vision loss. She also discusses the white cane as a tool of independence and introduces listeners to White Cane Awareness Day, observed around the world each October 15.

In the second of a two-part introductory episode, host David Rimberg, Ph.D., and co-host Paul Miller share their experiences of losing their eyesight and beginning to move forward. This episode premiered on WDIY Lehigh Valley Public Radio.

In the first of a two-part introductory episode, host David Rimberg, Ph.D., and co-host Paul Miller share their experiences of losing their eyesight and beginning to move forward. This episode premiered on WDIY Lehigh Valley Public Radio.