Sight Unseen Aotearoa - 24-02-2021 - Becoming a health professional (with VI) - Jess Charlton

Summary: Becoming a health professional (with VI) - In this episode Prof Mary Butler interviews Jess Charlton in Adelaide. Jess has a rare form of ocular albinism, which means that she can be diagnosed as 'legally blind'. This has not stopped her studying occupational therapy and she has now embarked on her second job as a registered OT. At the same time, she is about to start her PhD. In this episode Jess tells a little about her journey as a student and registered health professional. She also has a few words to say about systems that are not always supportive. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz