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Mao Ueno
http://www.cviga.org/stories/personal_stories/mao_ueno
Mao Ueno, 5, optic nerve glioma - Audio Sound Bite. 480MB mp3, TRT 3:29). At five years old, Mao Ueno has no fear. Before the count of three he is the first in his swimming class to jump in and his leap is into complete darkness. Mao is totally blind. He’s very outgoing, social and a chatter box, says his mother Sachiko, who is originally from Japan. He has no fear of new things. And he’s a very curious boy. So, I think that’s a very good asset for him. Before Mao was born, Sachiko never imagined having ...
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Journeys & Blind/Sight
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Explore the lives of extraordinary individuals and the stories that define what CVI is all about. Every person who CVI serves has a story to tell - each one is unique. Learn how they have faced vision loss with courage and determination and see what they’ve been able to accomplish. Learn how they continue to live fulfilling live and share their stories with others. Blind/Sight: An exhibition featuring conversations with the visually impaired. Follow Us on Facebook. Follow Us on Twitter.
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Atlanta Portrait and Documentary Photographer Billy Howard
http://www.billyhoward.com/blindsight.htm
Blind/Sight Conversations with the Visually Impaired. Large format photographs of people with visual disorders accompanied by interviews and illustrations interpreting their vision. A self-directed project for the Center for the Visually Impaired. On permanant exhibit at the Center for the Visually Impaired in Atlanta. Watch Blind/Sight featured on TBS storyline.
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