To many, David is an incredible documentary filmmaker and tireless journalist. However, in these five stories, he shares the feelings, observations, and analyses that have marinated inside him as he contemplates the life of being born blind. It’s a mix of fiction and non-fiction, but all blended together to reflect the reality he has shared with others.
BORN BLIND
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
DAVID Y. BLOCK
David Block is legally blind and has been that way since birth. For over 30 years, he has worked as a documentary producer and a freelance journalist. He has had over 1,500 articles published in a variety of publications, from the New York Times to the Philadelphia Inquirer. He has also made eight documentaries, with some winning film festival awards.
LATEST BLOGS
Importance of Authentic Disability Representation in the Media
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Meditations on Family and Growth: Memoirs as Tools
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Dealing with Adversity: A Roadmap to Personal Growth
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Facts About Blindness: Everything You Need to Know
Photo by Iz zy on Unsplash Do you think you know enough about blindness? Are you curious? Let’s start our exped...
In the Dark: Being Blind in a Society of Open Eyes
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David Block, Writer, Teacher, Documentarian
My main passions are writing, teaching, and especially creating documentaries that highlight people overcoming disabi...
@4 Hour Relay Keeps Kids in SchoolRunner’s Gazette August 2012
Runner’s Gazette August 2012 24 Hour Relay Keeps Kids in SchoolBy David Block In most cases, a race or a relay is w...
Dark Shadows Stars from Original Series Embrace New Dark Shadows Movie
Entertainment MagazineMonday, May 14, 2012 Dark Shadows Stars from Original Series Embrace New Dark Shadows MovieBy D...
Blind Athletes: Pros and Cons Of Mainstreaming and Sanctioned Competitions for Blind/Sight Impaired Athletetes
Dialogue Magazine Spring 2000 issue Sports – Mainstreamed or Special Events? by David Block Ardmore, Pennsylv...
Pros and Cons of Blind Athletes Competing in Main Streamed Events
Dialogue Magazine Spring 2000 issue Sports – Mainstreamed or Special Events? by David Block Ardmore, Pennsylv...