It is Time to End the Systemic Disregard of People with Disabilities

Society as a whole has had a history of looking down upon people with disabilities. Many see people with disabilities as being a burden to society. Those who are part of the disabled community have had to battle for inclusion and accessibility in many aspects of society. Recent comments made by CDC director Rochelle Walensky … Continue reading It is Time to End the Systemic Disregard of People with Disabilities

Spotlight: The Hadley Institute for the Blind

Are you blind or do you have low vision? Are you looking for a way to support someone facing vision loss? Today I want to point you to a valuable resource, The Hadley Institute for the Blind. Read on to learn more about what this unique organization offers. Disclaimer: this post is not sponsored in … Continue reading Spotlight: The Hadley Institute for the Blind

Disability Podcasts You Should Listen To

Today is national podcast day. I would like to share some disability focused podcasts that you should listen to. Down to the Struts Down to the Struts focuses on disability and design and how to make this world more accessible for people with disabilities. https://open.spotify.com/episode/65Jq8zE2s67MLvKyaOWLT2?si=_L_rTv1PRPml0Gb7E2UIPQ&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1 Rare With Flair The Rare With Flair podcast aims to … Continue reading Disability Podcasts You Should Listen To

Accessible Cooking Tools for Those who are Blind or Have Low Vision

Yes, contrary to popular belief, people who are blind or have low vision are able to cook independently. It is possible to cook without sight and it can be done with few adaptations. Every visually impaired person has a unique level of comfort in the kitchen and I am sure this is true for fully … Continue reading Accessible Cooking Tools for Those who are Blind or Have Low Vision

Spotlight: The Scripor Alphabet | A Tactile Code for Colors

Rainbow graphic is by stux from Pixabay via the Canva library Colors can seem like such a mystery to those who are blind and they can be tricky to identify for those who have low vision. There is a solution that may be helpful. I recently found out about The Scripor Alphabet. This is a … Continue reading Spotlight: The Scripor Alphabet | A Tactile Code for Colors

Accommodations for Students who are Blind or Have Low Vision

Now that the school year is about to begin I want to take this opportunity to discuss the topic of accommodations for students with disabilities. The best advice I can give from personal experience is to take advantage of the assistance that is available to you as a student with a disability. I have been … Continue reading Accommodations for Students who are Blind or Have Low Vision

Spotlight: Starbucks Gets an A+ in Accessibility

When businesses disregard accessibility, they can expect to lose out on revenue. One of the most frustrating aspects for me as someone with a disability is to encounter businesses that completely disregard accessibility. I wrote a post on how businesses can become more accessible, you can read it here. As someone with a vision impairment, … Continue reading Spotlight: Starbucks Gets an A+ in Accessibility

July is Disability Pride Month | Be Happy in your own Skin

I do not usually consider pride to be a good thing to have, but in this case the word "pride" is necessary. July is Disability Pride Month and it is time that people with disabilities be proud of who they are. People with disabilities are constantly seen as less of a person just because they … Continue reading July is Disability Pride Month | Be Happy in your own Skin

Spotlight: The MTA Tap and Go System Enhances Accessibility for all Riders

The photo of an NYC subway station is by ShonEjai via Pixabay The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority is currently upgrading its payment system to a tap and go contactless system. This allows riders to pay their fare by simply tapping their card or mobile phone on a designated reader. It will also work with … Continue reading Spotlight: The MTA Tap and Go System Enhances Accessibility for all Riders