My unforeseen journey: losing sight, gaining vision
Biography of blind or visually impaired persons
Human-narrated audio
Summary
This is Melanie's story about how her life changed dramatically after suffering a severe stroke. The stroke left her legally blind and completely paralyzed on her left side. She imparts her experiences in a unique and inspiring way, providing profound… insights for the reader to relate to in their own unforeseen journeys. After years of therapy, Melanie was able to regain her independence and go on to become the first legally blind teacher to graduate in Ontario - now a certified special education teacher with over ten years of experience in program development, fundraising, community outreach, volunteer management, and public speaking. 2019.