Blind & Boundless - Alex Castillo's Perspective

About this episode

Alex Castillo shares his experiences growing up with low vision and the transformative moments in his life.

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you've lived your whole life with low vision, but refused to acknowledge what that means? Alex takes us on a journey through his experiences growing up as a self-described "mischievous kid" with visual impairment—from misunderstanding what "clear vision" truly meant until age 14, to the transformative moment when other blind people left him behind because he wasn't using a cane. Through candid stories and thoughtful reflections, we explore the realities of ...

People in this episode

Guest: Alex Castillo

Topics covered

• visual impairment
• personal journey
• self-discovery
• childhood experiences
• blindness
• cane usage

Keywords

• visual impairment
• blindness
• self-discovery
• cane
• childhood
• personal stories

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