John Simmons, who is blind, learns to handle plastics, Pat Trusty acts as his eyes in class at George Brown College

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John Simmons, who is blind, learns to handle plastics, Pat Trusty acts as his eyes in class at George Brown College

Date11/9/1971

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Bezant, Graham (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: John Simmons; who is blind; learns to handle plastics; Pat Trusty acts as his eyes in class at George Brown College

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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