Fighting Back

With the support of a team of interpreters a deaf student fulfills his dream of becoming a pastry chef. A college professor in Boston uses her experience with blindness to help others see the world through the eyes of the visually-impaired. Nicole Estaphan brings us inspiring stories of New Englanders who are overcoming challenges -- and helping others to do the same.   To watch Fighting Back, please click the links below: Segment 1: Former college athlete who suffered spinal cord injury stays focused in her goal to regain her independence with help from Spaulding Rehabilitation Segment 2:  Immigrating from South Korea to America to pursue a dream of becoming a pastry chef Segment 3: Northeastern University professor creates docu-series to share the perceptions about disabilities through travel Segment 4: Labor and Delivery nurse from Brigham and Women's Hospital creates gratitude and wellness wall to inspire others   This episode was produced by Nicole Estaphan. Ellen Fleming produces and edits the podcast. Chronicle's managing editor is Julie Mehegan and our Executive Producer is Nneka Nwosu Faison.