EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 27 MIN
Reclaiming Adventure: Lynn Jensen's Travel Story
from Reflections · host Nisreen Abdel-Majid, Ramya Amuthan, Lynn Jensen, Rochelle De Vries, Laura Jensen
Nisreen Abdel-Majid dives into Lynn Jensen’s journey of losing her sight and finding her way back to the world through travel. After sudden vision loss at 27, Lynn faced the emotional and practical realities of starting over, learning new ways to navigate, rebuilding confidence, and making the life-changing decision to work with a guide dog she never wanted. Through conversations with Lynn and her rehabilitation specialist, Rochelle De Vries, we explore what sudden vision loss can feel like, the challenges of mobility training, and how instructors support people as they regain independence. We also hear from Lynn’s twin sister, whose perspective offers an intimate look at their bond and what it meant to witness such a profound life shift up close. This is a story about reclaiming a sense of adventure on your own terms. About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Nisreen Abdel-Majid dives into Lynn Jensen’s journey of losing her sight and finding her way back to the world through travel. After sudden vision loss at 27, Lynn faced the emotional and practical realities of starting over, learning new ways to navigate, rebuilding confidence, and making the life-changing decision to work with a guide dog she never wanted. Through conversations with Lynn and her rehabilitation specialist, Rochelle De Vries, we explore what sudden vision loss can feel like, the challenges of mobility training, and how instructors support people as they regain independence. We also hear from Lynn’s twin sister, whose perspective offers an intimate look at their bond and what it meant to witness such a profound life shift up close. This is a story about reclaiming a sense of adventure on your own terms.
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