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'Legless and Blind' mates’ battle with adversity inspires students

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'Legless and Blind' mates’ battle with adversity inspires students

Ben Pettingill, who is 98 per cent blind, and double amputee Mike Rolls recently completed a speaking tour through Broken Hill and Tibooburra.

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'You don't look blind' and other stereotypes people with blindness don't want to hear

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'You don't look blind' and other stereotypes people with blindness don't want to hear

Ingrid Barnes is stereotyped on a regular basis — but she wants things to change.

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Giant 'Gloucester Tree' conquered by totally blind amputee

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Giant 'Gloucester Tree' conquered by totally blind amputee

Kylie Forth lost her eyesight and right leg as a child, but that did not stop her from climbing the giant 'Gloucester Tree' in the South West of WA earlier this year.

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Blind surfer Matt Formston aiming for gold in 2028 Paralympics

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Blind surfer Matt Formston aiming for gold in 2028 Paralympics

Matt Formston makes surfing look easy, despite the fact that he does it legally blind.

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Blindness no impairment to driving fast on a racetrack for Lilly Skurnik

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Blindness no impairment to driving fast on a racetrack for Lilly Skurnik

When Lilly Skurnik was asked if she would like the opportunity to go for a drive, she was ecstatic to learn she'd be the one taking control of the wheel.

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