In this episode of "Emily's Stories Of Living In The Dark," Emily talks with Alex France to discuss his vision loss and experiences as a blind person. Alex lives with a disease called Retinitis Pigmentosa, also known as R.P. Alex was born with this rare eye disease.
Alex has had some challenges but has also had some great successes. This episode will provide details regarding R.P., what it is, and how it affects him. He also discusses his time running track
and cross country, and his experience working for the Commission Of The Blind. It will also provide information regarding what the Commission is and contact information. We will also
discuss how he has managed to overcome obstacles and how he has navigated such a visual world. These experiences have all contributed to making Alex the person he is today.
Statistics and more information regarding R.P. can be found at "Retinitis Pigmentosa" NationalEyeInstitute.gov.
