DESCRIPTION
Don Wedewer’s journey to national prominence as an advocate for those with vision loss was sparked by brief but life-changing encounters with two iconic figures, Helen Keller and Harry Truman. Listeners will take a journey from those moments to the pioneering and transformative initiatives he led to open opportunities for those with vision loss--lessons from which remain relevant today.
SESSION OBJECTIVES
- Participants will gain a historical perspective on innovations in the rehabilitation field as an aid to guiding decision-making going forward.
- Participants will learn how persistence brings about hope.
- Participants will gain a renewed appreciation of the criticality of support systems in becoming a change agent.
This session was presented on December 1, 2021 by Harry E. Wedewer.