Why I Stand Up Straight and Run Fast - Be My Eyes
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Why I Stand Up Straight and Run Fast

December 9, 2024

A person with red hair in a black sweater enjoys a sunny day at a café. Umbrellas and tables can be seen in the background, creating a lively atmosphere.

What is the best way to teach blind kids? What are the most important skills for blind kids to learn? Is it better to learn from sighted teachers or be taught by teachers who already live non-visually? Or both? There are arguments for each approach. To unpack them, Will and I are joined by Nihal Erkan. To Nihal, education is key to living an independent life. And running marathons. On our second episode of the Be My Eyes Podcast, Will and I ask Nihal what makes education integral to living independently.