What I Didn't Know About Blindness

A Deeper Look into Blindness with Andrew Leland, Author of 'The Country of the Blind: A Journey into Blindness' Join us on Blindsight as host Bill Lundgren converses with talented author Andrew Leland. They discuss Andrew's book 'The Country of the Blind: A Journey into Blindness', an illuminating read covering various aspects of blindness. The conversation touches upon the different experiences of those with congenital blindness versus those who lose their vision later in life. Andrew shares his own journey with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) and how it inspired him to delve into the overlooked areas of the history of blindness. Their conversation also explores the adjustment process that families go through, focusing on how Andrew's own wife coped with his deteriorating vision. Tune in as they discuss mental health, interdependence, discrimination, and how being blind can add character to one's life. If you would like to follow along with a transcript of this show, please click on the link below. https://share.descript.com/view/u0zGGq2oGw7 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:29 Introducing the Andrew and His Book 01:36 Discussing the Impact 01:43 Exploring the Diversity of Blind Experiences 03:07 The Challenges of Writing a Book 05:15 The Importance of Personal Experiences and Interactions 06:07 Understanding the Diversity of Blind Experiences 06:44 Discussing the Impact of Blindness on Relationships 07:34 Exploring the History and Training of Blind People 10:15 Discussing the Challenges and Adjustments of Blindness 12:39 The Importance of Independence and Interdependence 13:13 Discussing the Impact of Blindness on Writing 19:25 Understanding the Emotional Adjustment to Blindness 36:21 Discussing the Impact of Blindness on Relationships and Family 45:06 Conclusion and Farewell Thank you for listening to this episode of Blindsight. We hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to ask Bill a question, you can do so by emailing or calling us with the contact info below. We would love to hear from you. [email protected] (720) 712-8856 Have a wonderful day and a Merry Christmas.