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

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)

Reaction to “Planes, Trains, and Canes” (Season 1 Ep 4)

In the fourth episode Mona visits Singapore. You can watch the episode here. First, it was great to see that the airport assistance for a blind person was on point and respectful. This example should be followed by all airport employees. Second, I think that Singapore is definitely more advanced when it comes to accessibility. … Continue reading Reaction to “Planes, Trains, and Canes” (Season 1 Ep 4)

Reaction to “Planes, Trains, and Canes” (Season 1 Ep 3)

In episode 3 of Planes Trains and Canes Mona visits Istanbul Turkey. You can watch part 1 here and watch part 2 here. I like that this episode really shows the reality of what it is like to travel as a person who is blind. There is nothing wrong with asking for help. It is … Continue reading Reaction to “Planes, Trains, and Canes” (Season 1 Ep 3)

Reaction to “Planes, Trains, and Canes” (Season 1 Ep 2)

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)

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: 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

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