Tag: Marie Elise
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Beyond Her Blur: Marie Elise’s Empowering Perspective
Marie Elise, diagnosed with Stargardt’s at 16, shares her journey of progressive vision loss and initial anxiety. Finding strength, she built “Beyond My Blur,” a travel platform highlighting non-visual sensory experiences for visually impaired travelers. Marie emphasizes trusting herself and her surroundings, pursuing passions like travel, teaching, and connecting with the world through all her…
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When Games Perpetuate Myths: Disability Isn’t a Card to Play
Bold Blind Beauty emphasizes the importance of representation and advocates for A.I.R. (Access, Inclusion, and Representation)TM. Marie Elise, the April cover model, highlights how games like ‘Shit Happens’ can misrepresent disability, reinforcing misconceptions. True understanding requires listening to real experiences, promoting the idea that disability is a natural part of human diversity.