Why Robots Are Our Friends and Navigating the Work World with Visual Impairments, Panhypopituitarism, and Optic Nerve Hypoplasia: Sunshine Ammerman

Invisible Not Broken - Chronic Illness Podcast Network

Monica Michelle is joined by artist and activist, Sunshine Ammerman.

Sunny lives with Septo-optic dysplasia, panhypopituitarism, Optic Nerve Hypoplasia, and is missing a membrane in the brain called the "septum pellucidum".

In this episode, Monica and Sunny discuss:

• National Organization for Rare Disorders
• (Un)Well Netflix Docuseries
• Working a Physical Job with a Chronic Illness
• Applying for Disability
• Creating Art
• How to Utilize Robots and Gadgets
• The Wellness Industry

TIMESTAMPS

0:46 - Working with NORD - the National Organization for Rare Disorders

3:28 - Sunny’s Story and (very) rare disease

8:45- Being an Artist with a Chronic Illness

11:34 - Winning a Disability Case

14:20- Keeping a Calendar + Utilizing Robots

30:48 - Being “Inspiring”

38:07 - Final Thoughts

The full transcript and all links mentioned can be found on the episode page on invisiblenotbroken.com Thank you and enjoy!

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