ABOUT At First Sight
In 1997, at our older son's two-month exam, the pediatrician turned to face us: "Brace yourselves," she said; "I don't think Ethan can see." That was the beginning of our journey to the so-called Planet of the Blind ... .
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Once we had grasped all that living with blindness meant (and, did not mean) we were astounded to learn that as few as 10% of people who are blind or visually impaired, learn to read braille. In 2001, starting with a simple heart pendant, and my signature, Smithsonian/Cooper-Hewitt, and American Printing House for the Blind, award-winning original braille/print alphabet bracelet, I designed the world's first line of braille fashion jewelry, combining the aesthetics of design and the functionality of braille.
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Braille recognition within the sighted community has risen in the years since I launched my jewelry line, as has the prevalence of jewelry with braille – I'm happy to have helped propel it, and I hope you'll find something here you'll fall in love with ...
~At First Sight!
Sincere best,
Leslie
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PS:
In addition to designing award-winning jewelry, Leslie is an experienced, versatile voice actor. Her voice has been described as warm, nuanced, honest and professional. Leslie has a quick understanding and interpretation of copy, tone, and intention. She takes direction with ease and can improvise when there's room. She is experienced in audio book narration, medical narration, e-learning, corporate narration and commercial work. Visit LigonVO.com.
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