Summary
In this conversation, Oksana Chichikova discusses the challenges and discrimination faced by blind individuals in Russia and the United States. She shares her experiences with accessibility in voting and the workplace, as well as her advocacy work for inclusion and diversity. Oksana also highlights the beauty and hospitality of Russia and invites listeners to visit Moscow. The conversation concludes with a message of positivity and kindness.
Takeaways
Blind individuals face discrimination and challenges in both Russia and the United States.
Accessibility in voting and the workplace is still a work in progress.
Advocacy for inclusion and diversity is important to create positive change.
Russia and Moscow offer beautiful sights and a welcoming culture.
Choosing positivity and kindness can make a difference in people's lives.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:22 Challenges and Discrimination Faced by Blind Individuals
08:28 Advocacy for Inclusion and Diversity
10:46 The Beauty and Hospitality of Russia
Thank you for listening to this episode of The Blind Chick if you have any questions for Penn or Moses please feel free to email us at feedback@aftersight.org or if you're feeling bold you can give us a phone call at 720-712-8856. I hope you have a great week.
In this conversation, Oksana Chichikova discusses the challenges and discrimination faced by blind individuals in Russia and the United States. She shares her experiences with accessibility in voting and the workplace, as well as her advocacy work for inclusion and diversity. Oksana also highlights the beauty and hospitality of Russia and invites listeners to visit Moscow. The conversation concludes with a message of positivity and kindness.
Takeaways
Blind individuals face discrimination and challenges in both Russia and the United States.
Accessibility in voting and the workplace is still a work in progress.
Advocacy for inclusion and diversity is important to create positive change.
Russia and Moscow offer beautiful sights and a welcoming culture.
Choosing positivity and kindness can make a difference in people's lives.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:22 Challenges and Discrimination Faced by Blind Individuals
08:28 Advocacy for Inclusion and Diversity
10:46 The Beauty and Hospitality of Russia
Thank you for listening to this episode of The Blind Chick if you have any questions for Penn or Moses please feel free to email us at feedback@aftersight.org or if you're feeling bold you can give us a phone call at 720-712-8856. I hope you have a great week.