In this episode Dr. Droste and Shelby talk about the complexities of navigating the education system as a blind student. Starting from a very young age Shelby recounts her experiences and gives insights and options of how to respond to specific challenges. Topics include navigating the dynamics of IEP meetings, the importance of learning braille, how to relate with sighted classmates and much more.  

 

The “Through Our Eyes” podcast brought to you by the Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation. We are a community of visually impaired young adults talking about what it’s like to navigate high school, college, career, and beyond. We share our experiences and cover a wide range of topics providing you with actionable tips and strategies that you can implement into your own life.