Ben Pettingill (Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy)

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Ever wondered what it’s like to be blind? Ben Pettingill is the fastest man ever on water skis, has tracked Kokoda twice, is a motivational speaker and is blind. Ben speaks to hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin about the moment he lost his vision, what being blind actually looks like and how relying on Siri can be a blind person's best friend or worst enemy. Instagram: BenpettingillSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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