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Blindness and Autism – BLIND SIGHTED & A LONELY HIGHWAY

Season 2 Episode 203

Representations of Americans with disabilities are in desperate need of a refresh. Even as assistive technologies help people adapt, the stigma associated with blindness and autism, in particular, continue to sting. Filmmakers overcome numerous obstacles with humor and humanity as they seek a deeper sense of belonging.

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