Seeing Beyond Limits: Dana on Blindness, Technology, and Resilience
In this episode of The Eko Lens, host Dr. Kenisha Coon welcomes Dana Barber, State Coordinator of Blind Services at the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services. Dana shares her powerful personal journey with retinitis pigmentosa, beginning with her diagnosis at just five years old and evolving into a lifelong commitment to supporting individuals with vision loss. Through honesty, humor, and insight, she reflects on how assistive technology opened doors to education, independence, and a meaningful career centered on advocacy and empowerment.
Throughout the conversation, Dana explores the…
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