In the second episode Mona makes her way to London. You can watch part 1 here and watch part 2 here. The first thing that jumps out at me in this episode is the way that blind or visually impaired people are perceived by the sighted. We are seen as helpless many times. People assume … Continue reading Reaction to “Planes, Trains, and Canes” (Season 1 Ep 2)
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Reaction to “Planes, Trains, and Canes” (Season 1 Ep 1)
Planes Trains and Canes is a mini documentary series by blind scientist and bioengineering professor Mona Minkara. In this series she documents her experiences as she travels independently to various countries. I found this documentary very informative and a great real life picture of what it is like to travel as a person who is … Continue reading Reaction to “Planes, Trains, and Canes” (Season 1 Ep 1)
Has Being Disabled Caused Me to be Angry at God?
If God is so good why do bad things happen? Why are there so many people with disabilities? Why does God not heal every person with a disability? You may have heard these questions before or have even asked yourself these questions. Here are my thoughts from a Christian viewpoint. Am I angry at God … Continue reading Has Being Disabled Caused Me to be Angry at God?
Spotlight: Braille Embossed Jewelry and Accessories | Elegant Insights
Jewelry and accessories are excellent gift ideas for Christmas or for a birthday or for Mother's Day or Father's Day. Here is a tip that I am sure you already know, these gifts are even better when they have that extra special touch in the form of personalization. Today I want to spotlight a business … Continue reading Spotlight: Braille Embossed Jewelry and Accessories | Elegant Insights
Spotlight: Beep Baseball – a Team Sport for Those who are Blind or Have Low Vision
(The baseball illustration is by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay via the Canva Library) Now that the baseball season is underway here in the U.S. I want to shine a spotlight on beep baseball. This adaptive sport allows those who are blind or have low vision to get out on the field and participate in a baseball … Continue reading Spotlight: Beep Baseball – a Team Sport for Those who are Blind or Have Low Vision
Some Helpful Tips for Memorizing the Braille Alphabet (Part 2 n to z)
Photo of braille symbols is by BlenderTimer via Pixabay Braille is still an important skill to have in your toolkit if you are blind or have low vision. In this post I will share more tips for memorizing the braille alphabet. You can get an introduction to braille and read my tips for memorizing letters … Continue reading Some Helpful Tips for Memorizing the Braille Alphabet (Part 2 n to z)
Some Helpful Tips for Memorizing the Braille Alphabet (Part 1 a to m)
(Image featuring braille symbols is by BlenderTimer via Pixabay Braille is a code invented by Louis Braille that uses raised dots in various combinations to represent letters and symbols. This allows those who are blind or have low vision to be able to read by touch. Braille can be produced (or written) using a braille … Continue reading Some Helpful Tips for Memorizing the Braille Alphabet (Part 1 a to m)
Spotlight: Help a DeafBlind Teen Receive DeafBlind Services for the first Time in His Life
I recently saw an episode of Special Books by Special Kids about a 16-year old teen named Max. He is deafblind and is also intellectually delayed. I learned that he had never received deafblind services at school because he was deemed unable to learn any skills and also due to a lack of funds at … Continue reading Spotlight: Help a DeafBlind Teen Receive DeafBlind Services for the first Time in His Life
Some Thoughts on Disability and Dating
Dating can be a complicated thing and I must admit that I do not have much experience in the dating department. When disability is added to the mix things can become even more complicated due to the misconceptions that much of society still holds about people with disabilities. I am visually impaired and I do … Continue reading Some Thoughts on Disability and Dating
Spotlight: The Braille Chocolate Box, a Sweet and Accessible Treat
Chocolate, it is the #1 favorite treat for most, and now that Valentine’s Day is approaching there will be a lot of chocolate going around. Chocolate is a fun gift to receive on any occasion. Today I want to spotlight a product that has made chocolate accessible to those who are blind or have low … Continue reading Spotlight: The Braille Chocolate Box, a Sweet and Accessible Treat
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