Blindly Globe-Trotting: Tales of Travel and Adaptability

In this episode of 'The Blind Chick,' hosts Penn and Moses welcome clinical social worker and licensed therapist Lea Gaffen-Kessel. Lea shares her personal journey with vision loss, her professional work in mental health, and her love for travel despite the challenges her condition presents. Lea discusses the process of seeking accommodations for her condition in the workplace and highlights the importance of support groups and accessible travel opportunities. Throughout the conversation, the hosts explore Leah's path to becoming a therapist, inspired by her own mental health journey, and the resources available for those experiencing vision loss. Guest stories and inquiries about accessible travel and mental health in the context of vision loss are central to this engaging discussion.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The Blind Chick Podcast
00:25 Meet the Hosts: Moses and Penn
00:47 Introducing Guest: Lea Gaffen-Kessel
01:36 Getting to Know Leah: Personal Interests and Travels
05:45 Lea's Journey with Vision Loss
13:23 Lea's Adventures in Accessible Travel
19:29 Lea's Career as a Clinical Social Worker
22:59 Lea's Support Group for Vision Loss
26:18 Conclusion and Contact Information

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