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In this episode of Navigating Life with Vision Loss, Kim Wardlow welcomes Dr. L Penny Rosenblum, a nationally recognized expert in blindness education and advocacy. With over 30 years of experience in research, teaching, and program development, Penny shares her insights on how students, families, and educators can advocate for accessible education.
She discusses the impact of the pandemic on blind and low-vision students, the role of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and practical steps for self-advocacy in schools. The conversation also covers key laws affecting students with disabilities and strategies for parents to ensure their children receive appropriate educational support.
Penny shares personal stories, including her own experience growing up with low vision, and offers valuable advice on navigating accessibility challenges in the education system.
Episode Highlights & Chapter Markers:
00:02 – Welcome to Navigating Life with Vision Loss
00:27 – Introduction to Penny Rosenblum & today’s topic: Advocacy in Education
02:23 – Penny’s background: Living through every phase of blind education
04:04 – Early experiences with advocacy & learning to stand firm
05:46 – The pandemic’s impact on blind students & education accessibility
08:51 – Challenges of virtual learning & accessibility solutions
11:41 – Education in 2025: Current challenges & improvements
13:08 – Advice for parents navigating districts with limited support
19:36 – When to consider specialized schools for blind students
23:09 – Teaching students self-advocacy skills from a young age
26:52 – Key laws impacting blind students, including IDEA and IEP rights
35:46 – The Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) and its importance
38:32 – Advocating effectively: Keeping records, finding allies, and solving problems
42:06 – Stories of successful advocacy & self-advocacy strategies
46:10 – Closing thoughts: Encouraging independence and problem-solving
Connect with Us:
📧 Email: jonathan@aftersight.org
📞 Call/Text: (720) 712-8856
🌐 Website: Aftersight.org
💬 Share Your Thoughts!
Have feedback or questions? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us and share your thoughts on this episode.
🎧 Next Week’s Episode: Advocating in the Workplace with Dominic Petrillo – A sports writer navigating accessibility in his career. Don’t miss it!
She discusses the impact of the pandemic on blind and low-vision students, the role of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and practical steps for self-advocacy in schools. The conversation also covers key laws affecting students with disabilities and strategies for parents to ensure their children receive appropriate educational support.
Penny shares personal stories, including her own experience growing up with low vision, and offers valuable advice on navigating accessibility challenges in the education system.
Episode Highlights & Chapter Markers:
00:02 – Welcome to Navigating Life with Vision Loss
00:27 – Introduction to Penny Rosenblum & today’s topic: Advocacy in Education
02:23 – Penny’s background: Living through every phase of blind education
04:04 – Early experiences with advocacy & learning to stand firm
05:46 – The pandemic’s impact on blind students & education accessibility
08:51 – Challenges of virtual learning & accessibility solutions
11:41 – Education in 2025: Current challenges & improvements
13:08 – Advice for parents navigating districts with limited support
19:36 – When to consider specialized schools for blind students
23:09 – Teaching students self-advocacy skills from a young age
26:52 – Key laws impacting blind students, including IDEA and IEP rights
35:46 – The Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) and its importance
38:32 – Advocating effectively: Keeping records, finding allies, and solving problems
42:06 – Stories of successful advocacy & self-advocacy strategies
46:10 – Closing thoughts: Encouraging independence and problem-solving
Connect with Us:
📧 Email: jonathan@aftersight.org
📞 Call/Text: (720) 712-8856
🌐 Website: Aftersight.org
💬 Share Your Thoughts!
Have feedback or questions? We’d love to hear from you! Connect with us and share your thoughts on this episode.
🎧 Next Week’s Episode: Advocating in the Workplace with Dominic Petrillo – A sports writer navigating accessibility in his career. Don’t miss it!