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Beyond Vision: Empowering a More Inclusive World with Lois Strachan

December 11, 2024 • Katey Fortun • Season 5 • Episode 194

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Living a somewhat "normal" life in South Africa for 21 years, Lois found herself facing a major life change at the age of 21. She was told she would be fully blind for the rest of her life. Lois shares her story on today episode and she's remarkable! Not only does she have a positive outlook in life but she also has made it her lifes mission to help others with disabilities and inspire others! Listen in, share with everyone you know and enjoy!

Lois's Bio
Lois Strachan is a disability coach who guides people with disabilities to achieve their dreams and goals. She works globally supporting people with a range of different abilities.

Lois is also the host of the A Different Way of Seeing podcast, where she chats to people about their lives, work and the accommodations they make to enable them to do things.

Lois is the author of 6 books, including her bestselling memoir A Different Way of Seeing: A Blind Woman's Journey of Living an"Ordinary" Life in an Extraordinary Way, and Paws for Thought, the life story of her previous guide dog, Fiji.

She lives in Cape Town, South Africa, is married and lives with a household of gorgeous dogs including her new guide, Normandy.

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