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Transforming Sight Loss Into A Platform For Change

Podcast episode cover in a dark peach colour background. The title reads Transforming sight loss into a platform for change. In centre is an image of our guest Dr Amit Patel. He's South Asian with a beard, wearing a blue and white collared check shirt and is looking in front, smiling. Below the image it says in conversation with Dr Amit Patel, with a cartoon image of a dog on the right and another cartoon image of a doctor on the left. On the top right, it says inclusion matters and a podcast microphone below it. On the top left it has the podcast logo with a podcast microphone below it.

27th September 2025

In the latest episode of My Voice Podcast, Zubee and her co-host, Raya, had the pleasure of speaking to Dr Amit Patel, who is a disability consultant, author, and motivational speaker.

Before losing his sight in 2013, he worked as a trauma doctor, but instead of his vision being a barrier, he transformed the loss into a powerful platform for advocacy and is now a passionate voice for disability rights, working to create a more inclusive and accessible world for everyone.

We spoke to him about his journey, some of the challenges he's faced, and the work he's doing to make a difference for others.

Follow the link to listen on Spotify Transforming-Sight-Loss-into-A-Platform-For-Change

You can follow Dr Amit on LinkedIn and Instagram @blinddad_uk.