Two Blind Brothers: Turning Their Disability Into a Million Dollar Idea That Gives Back

06/25/21 • 32 min

Having a disability is never the end of the world, in fact for Bryan and Bradford Manning, it was just the beginning. Being diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease at a young age built resilience and gave them the skills for problem-solving sooner than their peers. In this week’s episode, the Manning brothers talk about a one in a million-shopping trip that sparked the idea of consumer’s shopping blind and how Sir Richard Branson got involved to promote their mission.
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Disability Talks: Don't Dis My Ability - Two Blind Brothers: Turning Their Disability Into a Million Dollar Idea That Gives Back

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Welcome to DisAbility Talks, a podcast produced by Abilities in Motion. I'm your host, Shelly Houser . Join us for real conversations and no nonsense talk from everyday people with disabilities. Living their most independent everyday lives. Tune in for the latest news surrounding disability, accessibility, and independence, where conversations aren't dissed and stories that need to be told aren't missed. So let's talk.

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