A Conversation With Kids

5 minutes 18 seconds

Now Playing As: Captioned and Described (English)

Kayleigh Joyner, Paxton Franke, Tyler Juranek, who are visually impaired, discuss their feelings and lessons they have learned. The discussion also focuses on how they want others to treat them, as well as their future hopes, plans, and dreams. Part of a series of interviews with individuals with visual impairments and their family members.

Media Details

Runtime: 5 minutes 18 seconds

Topic: Blind Life, Counseling and Self-Help, Health and Safety
Subtopic: Blind - General, Disabilities, Diseases and Conditions
Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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Release Year: 2008
Producer/Distributor: FamilyConnect
Series: Raising a Visually Impaired Child: Personal Stories From Parents, Siblings, and Children With Visual Impairments

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