How to Be a Better Human What vision loss helped Andrew Leland gain
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Sep 11, 2023 Andrew Leland shares his experience transitioning into blindness and the lessons it taught him about life and change. He discusses the culture of blindness and disability, finding joy in accessibility, and the importance of acceptance. The podcast also explores topics like identity, writing, ableism, and the marginalized identity of disability.
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Shrinking World
- Leland describes his vision as seeing through a narrow porthole, similar to a shrinking movie screen.
- The brain adapts to vision loss, making the shrinking world feel normal over time.
Blindness Spectrum
- Blindness is not a binary; it exists on a spectrum.
- Many blind people have some degree of light perception.
Early Adoption of Tools
- Leland advises embracing assistive tools early in vision loss.
- Delaying the use of tools like canes can hinder adaptation later.