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Welcome to Talking Culture! In this weekly interview series from 97.9 The Hill WCHL, you’ll hear from writers, performers, musicians and individuals involved in advancing and promoting cultural arts in our community.
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This week, Aaron is joined by John Samuel, who’s written a memoir called “Don’t Ask the Blind Guy for Directions.” The book chronicles Samuel’s journey to success while navigating a diagnosis of Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP). That journey took him from Cary to New York, Asia, Africa, Washington – and back to Cary again, where he’s now the co-founder and CEO of Ablr, which helps companies expand inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities. John’s own story is a testament to Ablr’s mission: people with disabilities can be wildly successful, once stigmas are removed and accessibility is guaranteed – and businesses can maximize their talent level by disregarding those stigmas and guaranteeing that access.
Visit JohnGSamuel.com for more on John and the book.
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