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They say that you can never go home again, but journalist David Stewart proves otherwise. With the advent of an eye condition called RP and the imminent loss of his vision, David returns to his home town of Galion, Ohio, to test his memory against the truth. He reunites with old friends and finds out that much has changed and still more has stayed the same. Producer Susan Davis presents this portrait of blindness and insight.
Blindness and Insight was written and narrated by David Stewart. It was produced by Susan Davis, with field recording by Robin Wise, and production assistance from Gemma Hooley.
Links:
RP International
RP International is dedicated to finding a cure for blindness and making life more accessible for the blind.
Galion, Ohio
Explore the town of Galion.
Blindness.org
A source of the latest research and scientific studies on retinal diseases.
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Find out more about this degenerative eye disease.
Books:
 The Mystery of the Eye and the Shadow of Blindness
by: Rod Michalko
This book explores the ways that blind people come to understand and live their lives, and emphasizes that blindness is a life worth living.
 Encyclopedia of Blindness and Vision Impairment
by: Jill Sardegna, Susan Shelly, Allan Rutzen, Scott M. Steidl
A to Z information about blindness including the latest research, treatment and social issues impacting the blind.
 Amazing Grace: Autobiography of a Survivor
by: Grace Halloran
A powerful story of one woman's courage to save herself from blindness.
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