Published: Friday, June 15, 2012, 12:01 a.m.

Even more impressive than her nonchalance about the move is that Caparroso is blind.

Caparroso, 51, has traveled around the world, competed in the Paralympics and is raising twins as a single mom.

Not once has her lack of vision prevented her from seeing her dreams become reality.

"Various people along the way made a difference in my life," she said.

She's lived in the Seattle area since 1995 and currently lives in Edmonds with her 5-year-old daughters, Daniella and Isabella, her nanny, and her 10-year-old guide dog, Gemma.

"I'm self-sufficient and independent, but I can't do it alone," she said. "I depend on my network of support."

Weekdays she leaves her home by 5:20 a.m. to catch a bus to her job at the Environmental Protection Agency in Seattle. The job has allowed her to follow her dreams of supporting a family and being a homeowner.

Caparroso was born in Mexico City with infant glaucoma. By the time she turned 7, Caparroso completely lost the little vision she was born with.

Her family dealt with Caparroso's blindness by ignoring it.

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