John shares how painting became a way for him to regain control of his world, developing unique tactile techniques to navigate the canvas. The conversation touches on advocacy, humor, and breaking stereotypes about blindness. Penn also shares how John's art class at the No Barriers Summit helped her reclaim a lost passion for art.
This episode is packed with powerful stories about resilience, creativity, and adapting to life’s unexpected turns. Part two of this conversation will be available next week!
Chapter Markers
📍 00:00 – Welcome to The Blind Chick!
📍 02:21 – Introducing guest John Bramblitt
📍 04:45 – John's impact at the No Barriers Summit
📍 07:09 – The emotional journey of losing sight
📍 09:11 – John's artistic background and childhood struggles
📍 11:35 – The turning point: Adapting to blindness
📍 16:13 – The social dynamics of blindness: Cane vs. Guide Dog
📍 18:33 – How people treat blind individuals differently
📍 20:58 – Finding purpose through art after vision loss
📍 23:14 – Transitioning from anger to advocacy
📍 27:22 – The therapeutic power of art
📍 29:55 – Closing thoughts & preview for part two
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