Author: Judith E. Vido
Bio: Judith E. Vido was born in Richmond, Virginia, and grew up in its rural outskirts. At age eight she was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes, a disease which left her blind by the end of her teenage years. After attaining a Seeing Eye Dog she received a B.A. degree in Psychology and then a M.A. graduate degree in clinical social work from the Virginia Commonwealth University. She has worked as a peer counsellor to other blind diabetics, run a support group for substance abusers, and advocated for persons with disabilities in Richmond.