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The Blind Experience with Dr. Joe Ashley

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The Blind Experience with Dr. Joe Ashley

Joseph Ashley, a nationally recognized Doctor of Rehabilitation who is blind, shares his insights from over 30 years of experience with vocational rehabilitation and developing programs and services for the blind.

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The Blind Experience with Dr. Joe Ashley

Joseph Ashley, a nationally recognized Doctor of Rehabilitation who is blind, shares his insights from over 30 years of experience with vocational rehabilitation and developing programs and services for the blind.

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The Blind Experience with Dr. Joe Ashley Ep. 2

Dr. Ashley interviews Jimmy Morris, who is a vision-impaired Mobility Instructor at the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired.

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The Blind Experience with Dr. Joe Ashley Ep. 3

Sam Joehl speaks with Dr. Ashley about the American Council of the Blind, their mission, background, and projects.

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The Blind Experience with Dr. Joe Ashley Ep. 4

Ray Hopkins speaks with with Dr. Ashley and reflects on his tenure as DBVI Commissioner.

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