Isaac: Stickler syndrome, College accommodations, Low vision inclusive design

04/27/20 • 42 min

In this disability 'coming out' story, Isaac Tibbets, senior at Kennesaw State University shares his story living with Wagner's Stickler syndrome which is a group of hereditary connective tissue disorders characterized by distinctive facial features, eye abnormalities, hearing loss, and joint problems. He describes what an ideal world looks like for someone who has vision loss/ visual sensitivites and how the university has provided accomodations in order for him to thrive. From thinking about closed captioning, high contrast colors, gradual changes in light, going to the movies, glare on menus, LED blilboards, driving at night...you will get just a glimpse looking thru his lens. Follow Isaac on Instagram @just_the_tib

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