Pt 2: What I Wish Sighted People Knew About Going Blind | Claire Sisk

About this episode

Claire Sisk discusses the challenges of living with blindness and the support systems available.

In part two, Claire Sisk sheds light on the everyday obstacles she faces that, as a sighted person, you could take completely for granted.  Claire explains the app that helps connect blind people with help around the world, the issues with travel assistance and the triggers that remind her of her blindness.  Follow Claire @canseecantsee_ Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now!  Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle : the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Dr Alex George

Guest: Claire Sisk

Topics covered

• blindness
• obstacles
• travel assistance
• mental fitness
• support apps

Keywords

• blindness
• sighted people
• travel assistance
• mental fitness
• support app

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mettle, Acast

Products: Am I Normal?, Happy Habits

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