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Marissa and Smalls posing in front of the cherry blossoms at the tidal basin.

Vision is overrated.

My name is Marissa Nissley, and I want to change the way you think about blindness. ​

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On my podcast Blonde & Blind, I discuss accessibility, interdependence, self-advocacy, and disability justice. Listen to get a glimpse of life with eyes that function like a greasy iPhone camera!

Marissa wearing a white dress and her navy graduation sash.

Albinism Defines Me

It's far more than white hair and wiggly eyes. My low vision is one of many things that has shaped who I am today.

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Interdependnt

A TEDx Georgetown Talk sharing how a guide dog changed my attitudes towards disability and independence.

Marissa delivering a TED talk in a neon pin suit with her guide dog Smalls.

Educate

Blonde & Blind aims to paint a nuanced picture of the emotions, triumphs, and challenges blind individuals experience.

Connect

Blonde & Blind connects listeners with peers, mentors, organizations, and influential leaders in the blind community. 

Empower

Each Blonde & Blind episode challenges perceptions of blindness, encouraging listeners to embrace disability pride and advocate for a more inclusive world.

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