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Interview with Brian Mosely, December 14, 2018

Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia
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00:00:32 - Life story

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Partial Transcript: Well, I don't necessarily know where to begin except, perhaps, with my blindness.

Segment Synopsis: Mosely describes how he lost his vision, sense of smell, and got epilepsy from an accident as an adult. He talks about how he became involved with Walton Options for Independent Living which encouraged him to go to college. He mentions attending Augusta State University--now called Augusta University. He describes how assistive technology allowed him to be more independent, mentioning JAWS and iPhones.

Keywords: Georgia Libraries for Accessible Statewide Services (GLASS); Job Access With Speech (JAWS); accommodations; braille; computer; guide dog; independent living center; voice-activated technology

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00:06:29 - Challenges / Assistive technology

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Partial Transcript: Okay. And you said you became blind because of an accident. Do you want to talk about that time?

Segment Synopsis: Mosely describes the challenges he faced after going blind, mentioning the difficulty of reading print and functioning in school. He also talks about avoiding people who try to take advantage of the blind by using a money reader and other technology.

Keywords: Job Access With Speech (JAWS); Walton Options for Independent Living; advocacy; iPhone; independence; tape recorder; tests

00:09:54 - Adjusting to becoming blind as an adult

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Partial Transcript: Okay. So do you want to talk about how you felt when you first became blind?

Segment Synopsis: Mosely describes the shock of suddently going blind as an adult. He talks about how the National Federation for the Blind and Walton Options for Independent Living introduced him to resources for the blind and helped him re-enter the workforce.

Keywords: Appling, Georgia; Job Access With Speech (JAWS); Willie Jones; advocacy; braille; computer; disability community; technology; white cane