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Karoline Bourdeau

Karoline Bourdeau is a blind accessibility and inclusion advocate, CNIB facilitator, and founder of KRB Consulting in Toronto, with degrees including a J.D. from Queen's University.

Aug 3, 2026

ChangeMaker Leader Podcast

ChangeMaker Leader Podcast

What Happens When You Finally Trust Your Own Voice with Advocate for the Blind, Karoline Bourdeau

Aug 3 · 58m

Leigh MitchellHOST
4:55
Wanted to tell us a little bit about your unique situation and how you grew up and the challenges that you faced.
Karoline BourdeauGUEST
5:06
Sure.
Karoline BourdeauGUEST
5:08
So I was born in a part of the world where people who are blind did not receive education.
Karoline BourdeauGUEST
5:20
So I basically was homeschooled because my father truly believed that everyone needs an education.
Karoline BourdeauGUEST
5:29
So being put through a ton of medical stuff, exploratory surgeries, all kinds of things up until the age of 18. three or four.
Karoline BourdeauGUEST
5:45
Um, and that part is big to me, but that's okay.
Karoline BourdeauGUEST
5:48
Um, I still was curious and wanted to, to learn things.

23 MINS LATER

Leigh MitchellHOST
28:55
But how can they do it in a way that feels right for the person being helped?

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