Through Our Eyes

25/07/2024

We want to wish Gia Pergolini much success and speed as she competes in the 2024 Paralympics in Paris! Gia is a paralympic gold medalist earning first place in the Toyky 2020 games! She was also featured on an episode of the Through Our Eyes podcast sharing her life as a swimmer alongside her best friend Tas.

Follow Gia's olympic success here: https://www.teamusa.com/profiles/gia-pergolini-1086381

Listen to the podcast episode here: https://www.pediatricrrf.org/through-our-eyes-podcast/2023/9/24/ha92rjjxq4l2wqwt9f53terwmshegk

23/07/2024

Sending lots of wishes for luck and success to Anastasia Pagonis aka "Tas" as she competes in the 2024 Paralympics in Paris! Tas ias a 2-time paralympic medalist (1 gold, 1 bronze) earning her medals in the Toyky 2020 games. She was also featured on an episode of the Through Our Eyes podcast sharing her life as a swimmer alongside her best friend Gia.

Follow Tas' olympic success here: https://www.teamusa.com/profiles/anastasia-pagonis-1136100

Listen to the podcast episode here: https://www.pediatricrrf.org/through-our-eyes-podcast/2023/9/24/ha92rjjxq4l2wqwt9f53terwmshegk

03/05/2024

New episode out now! Unveiling the World of Audio Gaming: A Conversation with Shelby Craig

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In this insightful episode of the Through Our Eyes podcast, hosts Luisa and Breyanna are joined by special guest Shelby Craig to explore the world of accessible gaming. Together, they delve into the challenges and triumphs of navigating video games for individuals with visual impairments.

Shelby shares her experiences and expertise, shedding light on the strategies and tools she utilizes to enjoy a variety of games, from World of Warcraft to flight simulators. The conversation touches on the importance of accessibility in gaming and advocating for developers to prioritize inclusive design.

Through personal anecdotes and practical insights, this episode illuminates the evolving landscape of accessible gaming and the transformative impact it has on individuals and communities.

24/04/2024

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time, they just have the heart.” – Elizabeth Andrew

Thanks for sharing your huge hearts with the vision loss and blind community! The Through Our Eyes podcast is impacting thousands of people because of this mighty group of volunteers. 💙

10/04/2024

Episode 26 is live!! Listen to our conversation with Heather Hutchinson, a blind musician, author, and social media influencer. click the link below or in our bio to listen!

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01/04/2024

You're sure to laugh while listening to our latest podcast episode with Heather Wolf.

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21/03/2024

This episode features Heather Wolf, who shares her personal experiences living with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and deafness. Heather discusses her journey of being diagnosed with RP in college and the challenges she faced due to progressive vision and hearing loss.

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Heather explains her college experience and the accommodations she received, such as orientation and mobility training and assistive technologies like high-contrast keyboards and magnification software. Despite facing social challenges due to her disabilities, Heather pursued a major in special education but later reconsidered due to the increasing difficulties.

Brought to you by the Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation.

15/03/2024

Check out the latest episode of the “Through Our Eyes” podcast with the tenacious and charming Charlie Kramer Vision ! Charlie shares his story about how he grew up with his disability and how he is now a thriving entrepreneur.

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15/03/2024

Let's meet Charlie - a blind and visually impaired business owner! Check out the latest episode from the Through Our Eyes Podcast to hear about Charlie and how he is changing the lives of those affected by disabilities

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08/03/2024

Join us as we talk to Baisha, also known as The Indiana Blind Gir. She talks about her overall life experience, as well as what it was like for her attending vocational rehabilitation and finding a career!



06/03/2024

New episode is out now!

Leading & Thriving /w Charlie Kramer Vision | Ep #24

Charlie Kramer, a 30-year-old living with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), shares his experiences growing up with a family history of RP and how it shaped his perspective.

Click below to listen!

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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/through-our-eyes/id1649264434?i=1000648250927

Charlie proudly uses his cane every day and works as a life coach for people with disabilities, advocating for inclusivity and equality. He discusses his journey of accepting his disability and emphasizes the importance of awareness and seeking support. Charlie offers coaching programs to help individuals navigate challenges and build confidence. He highlights the difference between coaching and therapy, stressing the action-oriented approach of coaching. Charlie also discusses the expansion of his business, including hiring support coaches, and invites individuals to connect with him for coaching opportunities. Finally, he shares advice for those dealing with disabilities, emphasizing awareness, seeking support, and connecting with the disability community.

This podcast is made possible by the Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation.

22/02/2024

💥💥 Season 2 of the Through Our Eyes Podcast starts now!! Check out the first episode for the new season below! 💥💥

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22/02/2024

NEW EPISODE!!

Welcome to season 2 of the Through Our Eyes Podcast by the Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation! In this episode, Bri gives a life update and fills you in on everything coming up in season 2 of the podcast and some news and events with the PRRF!

Click the link below to listen to an update from Bri!

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25/12/2023

Happy holidays from The Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation!!

18/12/2023

Finally an end to finals week! Now it’s time to focus on preparing new episodes to launch in January!

18/12/2023

We are excited to announce that Heather Hutchison will be our guest speaker at the PRRF Family Connection Conference! Heather is the Amazon best-selling author of Holding On by Letting Go: A Memoir, and an award-winning singer/songwriter with four albums and numerous singles released to date.

Blind since birth and having faced mental health struggles from a young age, she is passionate about educating and connecting with people on disability and mental health through her music and writing.

Register for the conference here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hftrfwg

30/11/2023

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Together we can break down stereotypes and misconceptions!



18/11/2023

Recording day with Heather, a musician, author, and social media influencer! Stay tuned for new episodes coming in January.

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17/11/2023

17/11/2023

Time for a very special visit to a very special someone!

09/11/2023

This week we are highlighting episode 10, a conversation between Brey and her ead Brett! Make sure to chexk it out below!

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This podcast is made and recorded by The Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation

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06/11/2023

Behind the scenes with Aisha 

26/10/2023

This week's episode is about the history of the white cane for the visually impaired. Shelby, who uses the cane every day, will talk about her experience, and Dr. Droste will talk more about its history. If you're someone who values inclusivity and accessibility, you will be blown away by the powerful insights and perspectives shared in this episode.

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This episode talks about the evolution of the white cane and its significance in the blind community, as well as the challenges and triumphs that Shelby and Dr. Droste have faced in their respective journeys.

If you're interested in learning more about the history of the white cane or just want to hear some truly inspiring personal stories, we highly recommend listening to this podcast. Trust us; it's well worth your time.

26/10/2023

💥💥 Through Our Eyes is officially 1 year old!! 💥💥

Check out the History of the White Cane below 👇🏻

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21/09/2023

👂🎧 Click below to listen to episode 22❗

This episode is the conclusion of the conversation with Anastasia and Gia! These two extraordinary young women talk more about their daily life, training regimen, and how their long-distance friendship keeps them going day-to-day.

Listen here! 👇

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Don't miss out – hit that subscribe button and join us on a journey that's all about smashing expectations, celebrating victories, and embracing the power of the human spirit. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and totally blown away by Anastasia Pagonis & Gia Pergolini. 🏆🎉

This podcast is brought to you by the Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation.

31/08/2023

🎉This episode dives into the extraordinary journey of two remarkable Paralympic gold medalists, Anastasia & Gia. We uncover the awe-inspiring stories that have defined their lives and their beautiful friendship as fellow blind swimmers.

🔗 Click the links below to listen! 👂

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Don't miss out! Hit that subscribe button and join us on a journey that's all about smashing expectations, celebrating victories, and embracing the power of the human spirit. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and totally blown away by Anastasia Pagonis & Gia Pergolini! 🏆🎉



This podcast is brought to you by the Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation.

26/08/2023

We invite you to listen to this Leader Dogs for the Blind podcast featuring Dr. Matt Trese. Dr. Trese is an Ophthalmologist at Associated Retinal Consultants and is an engaged Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation supporter.

Time to tune back in to the latest episode of the Taking The Lead podcast!

Listen along as we talk with Ophthalmologist Dr. Matt Trese about what happens when someone is diagnosed legally blind. He also shares technology advances in the blindness and low vision field.

Find the episode here: https://www.leaderdog.org/taking-the-lead/

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18/08/2023

Dr. Kimberly Drenser shares how the PRRF supports the Pediatric Retinal Research Lab at Oakland University. Now the lab researched drug Noregen is entering clinical…

18/08/2023

Welcome to part 3 of the conversation with Dr. Kimberly Drenser!

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This episode dives into CTR27, the basis for the idea behind Caeregen Therapeutics, the history of the company, and the work they've done to create medical solutions for retinal diseases.

Your host, Dr. Patrick Droste, dives into this captivating three-part series that covers innovative and promising research for the future. We invite you to share this episode with friends and family!

This podcast is brought to you by the Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation.

31/07/2023

🧬🧪🧫 !!NEW EPISODE!! 🧫🧪🧬

Welcome to part 2 of the conversation with Dr. Kimberly Drenser! This episode navigates the landscape of research & development challenges and the extraordinary scientific breakthroughs that Dr. Drenser has been involved with.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KBME1Ptc445WbqSBnLg6J?si=4c96374e34414d55

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exploring-the-principles-of-genetic-research-in/id1649264434?i=1000622848247

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This episode starts with the story of how Dr. Drenser became interested in the field of ophthalmology and continues by highlighting the milestones in the industry and her career.

Your host, Dr. Patrick Droste dives into this captivating three-part series that covers innovative and promising research for the future. We invite you to share this episode with friends and family!

This podcast was brought to you by the Pediatric Retinal Research Foundation.

Dr. Drenser and her partners started Caeregen Therapeutics to make a synthetic Norrin-like growth factor called this Noregen or CTR 107.