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Shards of Light: Episode 14

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Shards of Light: Episode 14admin2026-06-05T16:41:21-04:00

Project Description

Lamont Crawley talks with former interior designer and artist Jan Flowers about losing her vision following brain surgery, rebuilding her life through art, and her passion for encouraging people with disabilities to stay engaged, pursue their goals, and focus on what they are able to do rather than what they have lost.