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Unseen Paths: Resilience in the Face of Visual Impairment

A photo essay explores the resilience of two Costa Rican teenagers with visual impairments, highlighting their adaptations and challenging perceptions of disability.

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Latin AmericaResilienceDisabilityYouthPhotographyAdaptation

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Camila Valverde GonzalesLuis Diego Espinoza CedeñoAndrea Cedeño Suárez

What is the main focus of the photo essay?: The photo essay focuses on the "unseen paths" of two 13-year-olds, Camila and Luis, who have visual impairments, highlighting their resilience and adaptation.
What is the overall message of the photo essay?: The essay aims to challenge perceptions of visual disability, portraying it not as a limitation but as a source of strength, resilience, and personal growth.
What are the visual impairments of Camila and Luis?: Camila has microphthalmia and bilateral cataracts, while Luis has ocular albinism, nystagmus, and strabismus. Both have adapted to their conditions with support from family and friends.
What percentage of Costa Rica's population lives with a disability?: About 18 percent of Costa Rica's population lives with a disability, facing challenges in education, employment, and public spaces.
What photography techniques were used to depict the subjects' perspectives?: The photographer uses extreme close-ups and long exposures to depict the subjects' perspectives, aiming to show the world from their viewpoint and emphasize their strength.

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