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Stargardt Disease with Erin - Australia and New Zealand
18 minutes Posted May 28, 2025 at 12:00 am.
Introduction to Erin's Journey
Diagnosis and Teenage Defiance
Daily Challenges with Transportation
Workplace Barriers and Accommodations
Becoming a Disability Advocate
Breaking Down Misconceptions
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Erin Philpott shares her journey with Stargardt disease, revealing how she navigated diagnosis as a teenager and now balances motherhood while advocating for invisible disabilities in the workplace and beyond. • Erin faces significant daily challenges with transportation as a legally blind mother to a five-year-old • Often encounters misconceptions as she doesn't "look blind" without using a cane or guide dog • Erin chairs an employee-led committee advocating for disability, accessibility and...