The No Man's Land Podcast: Recent Episodes
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This podcast takes you on a journey into the life of Elmer Fischer and the obstacles that he has overcome. From going blind undiagnosed to skiing in the Paralympics.
Today Elmer Fischer describes what it was like attending a school designed to equip those who were blind or were in the process of going blind. Mr. Fischer accredits this no-nonsense school with helping him regain his independence. Co-host Nathan Hoover and Mr. Fischer also discuss how best to approach a blind person when it looks like they may be in need of help, and whether jokes made at the expense of the blind community are a harmless jest or offensive.
Elmer Fisher has had a fascinating life full of trials and success. Today, Mr. Fisher talks about his unique perspective as someone who went blind undiagnosed and how he overcame this obstacle. Some of his notable achievements include skiing in the Paralympics and being an advocate for the blind community,