In this episode of Eyes and Lows, Janet LaBreck shares her journey navigating blindness and advocating for disability rights. She reflects on her impactful work within a transformative administration, contributing to significant policy changes.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Introduction
• 00:45 - Background and diagnosis
• 02:08 - School challenges
• 03:58 - Medical systems
• 05:44 - Vision loss adaptation
• 07:33 - Mobility training
• 09:01 - Living with RP
• 12:48 - Overcoming prognoses
• 14:14 - Independence
• 16:38 - Educational inclusivity
• 18:36 - Academic focus
• 22:22 - High school transition
• 24:45 - Social acceptance
• 27:34 - Resilience and advocacy
• 30:27 - Policy reform
• 33:20 - Disability policy roles
• 36:13 - Vocational experiences
• 39:23 - Community building
• 45:08 - Trust and empowerment
• 47:01 - Mobility tools
• 48:58 - Resilience strategies
• 50:19 - Educating others
• 54:08 - Training guides
• 55:36 - Humor in life
• 58:56 - Policy advocacy
• 62:07 - Global initiatives
• 64:56 - Policy updates
• 66:48 - Government contributions
• 70:04 - Consulting work
• 72:32 - Advice for young people
• 74:23 - Community and self-advocacy
• 77:38 - Contact information

Resources & Links:

• Synergy Consulting Partners: http://jl-scp-vr.com
• U.S. Department of Education - Rehabilitation Services Administration: https://rsa.ed.gov
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - 1990: https://www.ada.gov

Connect with Janet LaBreck:

• Email: jlabreck58@gmail.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetlabreck
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/janetlabreck

Vocal Point: Home of the Georgia Radio Reading Service is a 501c3 organization that exists to improve the quality of life for people who are blind, visually impaired, or have difficulty with the printed word.

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• Credits
  • Host: Dr, Brittany McLemore
  • Producer : Patrick Roy

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