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Venice businessman Ron Parkin pursues interests despite legal blindness
Ron Parkin, legally blind from retinitis pigmentosa, runs The Kitchen Cupboard in Venice and plans for braille labels and a talking calculator while expanding his business. He adapts with large print, cane use, and future aids like CCTV magnification. Joyce Parkin supports him as he blends work and cooking classes.
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Venice
Ron Parkin
America
South Venice
Parkin
Florida Division of Blind Services
FDBS
Sarasota
S. Tamiami Trail
Grosse Point
Mich
Joyce Parkin