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Blair, Anita Lee

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Blair, Anita Lee

August 20, 2026

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Anita Blair, a blind El Paso activist and Texas legislator, became a prominent pioneer for the rights of people with disabilities. After losing her sight in a car accident at age 19, she gained national attention with her first seeing-eye dog, Fawn, including a dramatic escape from the Hotel…

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