Ashley only realised he was blind at 19!

An episode of the Life Beyond Visual Impairment podcast, hosted by Dan, titled "Ashley only realised he was blind at 19!" was published on May 11, 2020 and runs 9 minutes.

May 11, 2020 ·9m · Life Beyond Visual Impairment

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A Deep Dive into Living with Retinitis Pigmentosa: Ashley Simcock's Journey In this episode Daniel Williams turns the tables and interviews co-host Ashley Simcock from The 'Game Changing Podcast' about his personal journey with Retinitis Pigmentosa. Ashley shares his experiences growing up with undiagnosed sight loss, the bullying he faced, and how it impacted his self-esteem. He discusses his late diagnosis at 19, the challenges of accepting and coping with the condition, and the importance of disclosing disabilities in the workplace. This heartfelt conversation offers insight into the realities of living with a visual impairment and the importance of resilience and acceptance. 00:00 Introduction and Role Reversal 00:26 Early Life and Diagnosis 01:36 School Struggles and Bullying 03:41 Family and Realization 07:11 Acceptance and Workplace Challenges 09:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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A Deep Dive into Living with Retinitis Pigmentosa: Ashley Simcock's Journey In this episode Daniel Williams turns the tables and interviews co-host Ashley Simcock from The 'Game Changing Podcast' about his personal journey with Retinitis Pigmentosa. Ashley shares his experiences growing up with undiagnosed sight loss, the bullying he faced, and how it impacted his self-esteem. He discusses his late diagnosis at 19, the challenges of accepting and coping with the condition, and the importance of disclosing disabilities in the workplace. This heartfelt conversation offers insight into the realities of living with a visual impairment and the importance of resilience and acceptance. 00:00 Introduction and Role Reversal 00:26 Early Life and Diagnosis 01:36 School Struggles and Bullying 03:41 Family and Realization 07:11 Acceptance and Workplace Challenges 09:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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