In this episode, I’m looking back at what life was actually like for people with disabilities before the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. From public buses without lifts to missing elevator Braille, accessibility wasn't legally guaranteed—and nearly 70% of working-age disabled Americans were left out of the workforce. I’m sharing the incredible history of how activists took a stand in March 1990 by leaving their mobility devices behind to physically crawl up the 78 marble steps of the U.S. Capitol. We’ll discuss how the famous "Capitol Crawl" forced lawmakers to take action, leading to the signing of the ADA and reshaping modern life.

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In this episode, I’m sitting down for a special interview with Kevin, the director of S.O.A.R.! S.O.A.R. is an incredible three-week program designed for teens and young adults who are blind or visually impaired to build real independence, confidence, and essential life skills. Kevin shares what inspired him to create the program 20 years ago, how it has evolved over two decades, and how they balance fun activities with hands-on independent living training. We also discuss how S.O.A.R. recruits top-tier instructors from across the country and what it’s like watching participants transform from week one to week three. Whether you're considering attending, a parent, or just curious and want to learn more about S.O.A.R., you won't want to miss this conversation! If you have questions or feedback, leave a comment below or reach out via email: theworldasiseeitpodcast@gmail.com #TheWorldAsISeeIt #BlindPerspective #BlindnessAwareness #PodcastLife #IndependentLiving

In this episode, I’m sitting down for a special interview with Sam, who is dual-certified as both a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) and an Orientation and Mobility (O&M) specialist! If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to guide, teach, and empower blind and visually impaired students toward true independence, this conversation is for you. Sam shares what inspired her dual career, breaks down the steps to entering this specialized field, and clears up the most common and amusing misconceptions people have about her work. Plus, we dive back into the S.O.A.R. program—where Sam was actually my money management instructor! We discuss why S.O.A.R. is such a powerful experience and why blind and visually impaired listeners should consider joining in the future. Whether you're curious about a career in blindness education or want a deeper look into the tools that build independence, you won't want to miss this episode. If you have questions, ideas, or feedback, please reach out! Email: theworldasiseeitpodcast@gmail.com #TheWorldAsISeeIt #BlindPerspective #BlindnessAwareness #PodcastLife #TVI #OrientationAndMobility #SOARProgram