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Jul 2023
32m 11s

POV: Stories about others' point of view

Story Collider, Inc.
About this episode
July is Disability Pride month, which is all about empowerment and visibility for those with disabilities. In honor of Disability Pride month, this week’s episode features two stories from the point of view of people with disabilities. Part 1: When Julie Baker is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and told her vision might get worse, she struggles to accept s ... Show More
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