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# Blindness and Autism – BLIND SIGHTED & A LONELY HIGHWAY
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/our-time/episode/blindness-and-autism-blind-sighted-a-lonely-highway-w99qmz/
- Published: 2024-04-02T22:47:24.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-27T22:31:24.000Z
- Description: Two teens take aim at the stereotypes they face being blind and autistic.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Our Time, Season 2, Episode 203, #ZZZ_Episode_f970ece0-abb7-4fac-ab0c-32f8edc26ecf, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_2dfd50bb-529b-4796-bb06-75f93f8afe4a, #geo-us, #v1.16

Representations of Americans with disabilities are in desperate need of a refresh. Even as assistive technologies help people adapt, the stigma associated with blindness and autism, in particular, continue to sting. Filmmakers overcome numerous obstacles with humor and humanity as they seek a deeper sense of belonging.