Ep 075: Navigating Low Vision and Albinism on Pretty Blind

We are excited to talk to broadcast presenter, columnist, host, speaker, and now actor, Jennie Bovard. She stars in and is an associate producer for the scripted comedy series Pretty Blind on AMI. She is also the creator & host of the Low Vision Moments podcast, where she discusses her experiences with albinism and low vision.

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On today’s episode, we talk about how Jennie developed the show based on the experiences she shared on her podcast. We also discuss albinism and low vision and what Jennie would love to see represented more on film and television – obviously, our favorite subject!

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ABOUT OUR GUEST

Jennie Bovard stars in and is an associate producer for the scripted comedy series Pretty Blind. She is also the creator & host of the Low Vision Moments podcast.

Bovard is a seasoned broadcast presenter, columnist, host, and speaker. She graduated from Toronto Film School in 2007 with a diploma in film & tv production.

She’s a devoted community volunteer and advocate, serving as Communications Director & tandem bike program coordinator with Blind Sports Nova Scotia for over a decade.

Jennie is a competitive provincial goalball athlete. Her teams have captured national and regional titles. Bovard works as an Education Support Specialist Mentor for children & youth who are blind and have low vision.

She enjoys running (like, a lot), baking and eating baked goods, cycling, and the occasional beer. Jennie also loves live music & comedy, travelling, and spending time in nature.

Born & raised in New Brunswick, she now calls Nova Scotia home with her loving husband and spoiled pets - a dog named Rory and a cat named Kitty.