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Breaking Barriers with Nystagmus: Frank Paolino’s Story of Resilience and Leadership
Season 4
Episode 17
Published 1 week, 1 day ago
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In this episode of The Digital Access Show, Narelle speaks with Western Australian MLA Frank Paolino about living with congenital nystagmus, a vision impairment that causes rapid involuntary eye movement. Frank shares the challenges he faced growing up, from bullying and struggles with reading to being told he would never drive a car. He also talks about adapting to technology, working in politics with a vision impairment, and the importance of resilience, inclusion, and finding another way forward. This is a powerful conversation about disability, determination, and embracing what makes us different.