Author: Jazmin Ruiz

Braille Still Plays an Important Role in the Lives of People who are Blind or Have Low Vision

Braille is a code invented by Louis Braille. It is made up of two columns andthree rows, combinations of raised dots are used to represent letters, numbers and symbols. In contracted braille a single letter with a space is used to represent an entire word.  January is National Braille Literacy Month. According to Braille Works … Continue reading Braille Still Plays an Important Role in the Lives of People who are Blind or Have Low Vision

Reflections: Some Encouraging Words

Sometimes when you are on this walk of Christian faith it can be easy to become discouraged. Yes getting saved is easy but walking through life as a Christian can be a lonely road. Here are some encouraging quotes to encourage you in all aspects of faith. The love of God When you are a … Continue reading Reflections: Some Encouraging Words

Spotlight: Eyes-Free Fitness – an Accessible Exercise Program

Many people start the new year with resolutions. One popular resolution is to get healthy and start exercising more often. Now it is easier than ever to exercise from anywhere with the increase in at home exercise programs you can find in apps and on videos on YouTube. These programs however, are not always fully … Continue reading Spotlight: Eyes-Free Fitness – an Accessible Exercise Program

Reflections: Life Lessons from Proverbs Chapter 5

Illustration is from the Canva Library The start of the new year also comes with resolutions for many people. One popular resolution is to find love in the new year. The search for love is so popular that yesterday was National Dating Day. Whether you are looking to be in a relationship or are already … Continue reading Reflections: Life Lessons from Proverbs Chapter 5

Reflections: Give God an Offering of Time

Graphic of analogue clock is by Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay via the Canva Library Time, it is the thing that we all want more of. Happy New year everyone! Time is what we want more of yet it is fleeting away so quickly. The days seem to be going by faster and faster each day. Now … Continue reading Reflections: Give God an Offering of Time

November 2022 Favorites: Skincare, Music, Sermons and More

Decorative leaf graphic is by sketchify from sketchify via the Canva Library Hello everyone! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving if you celebrated it and I hope you had a great November over all. I had a good November over all, here are some of my favorite things and moments in November. Sermons One … Continue reading November 2022 Favorites: Skincare, Music, Sermons and More

Reaction to “Planes, Trains, and Canes” (Season 1 Ep 5)

In episode 5 Mona visits Tokyo, Japan. You can watch part 1 here and watch part 2 here. Well I have to say that Japan is at the top of the list when it comes to accessibility. The sound cues in the train stations and on crosswalks are very helpful and the cane guides are … Continue reading Reaction to “Planes, Trains, and Canes” (Season 1 Ep 5)

Reflections: Celebrating Advent

Image is by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay This year the advent season began on November 27th. Advent is celebrated by Christians around the world. It is observed during the four weeks leading up to Christmas day. Advent means the coming or arrival. During Advent Christians reflect on the love, peace, joy and hope that came with … Continue reading Reflections: Celebrating Advent