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

Pushing on, Stretching out Practicing Discipline and Being Thankful (A Chronic Voice May 2021 Linkup)

This month I am taking part in the May Linkup for people with chronic illnesses and disabilities. This linkup is hosted by Sheryl, founder of the blog A Chronic Voice. She provides 5 writing prompts to use to share updates on life in general but also may include the aspect of disability. When you have … Continue reading Pushing on, Stretching out Practicing Discipline and Being Thankful (A Chronic Voice May 2021 Linkup)

I am Visually Impaired and I use Glasses and a White Cane and a Cellphone

When you see someone using a white cane and wearing glasses you may have some questions. You may wonder if the person is actually blind. I want to bring awareness to the fact that blindness is on a spectrum. This means there can be someone with no light perception to someone that has some usable … Continue reading I am Visually Impaired and I use Glasses and a White Cane and a Cellphone

(V) Vision Loss is not a Death Sentence (#AToZChallenge 2021)

The 2021 Blogging from A to Z April Challenge letter V graphic is availablehere. My theme for the 2021 Blogging from A to Z April Challenge is to give an overview of what it is like to be visually impaired and to break down misconceptions regarding the blind and low vision community. I have heard … Continue reading (V) Vision Loss is not a Death Sentence (#AToZChallenge 2021)

(Q) Q & A with a Visually Impaired Person (#AToZChallenge 2021)

The 2021 Blogging from A to Z April Challenge letter Q graphic is available here. My theme for the 2021 Blogging from A to Z April Challenge is to give an overview of what it is like to be visually impaired. I also hope to break misconceptions that still exist about those that are blind … Continue reading (Q) Q & A with a Visually Impaired Person (#AToZChallenge 2021)

(H) Helen Keller was Real (#AToZChallenge 2021)

The 2021 Blogging from A to Z April Challenge letter H graphic is available here. My theme for the 2021 Blogging from A to Z April Challenge is to give an overview of what it is like to be visually impaired and I hope to squash misconceptions about blindness and low vision. Today's post may … Continue reading (H) Helen Keller was Real (#AToZChallenge 2021)

(A) Accessibility (#AToZChallenge 2021)

Blogging from A to Z April challenge letter A graphic can be found here. When you are blind or have low vision it can be complicated to make your way through a world that is built for sighted people. It is a common feeling to feel out of place. I am here to say that … Continue reading (A) Accessibility (#AToZChallenge 2021)

Life Lessons from “Claire | The Documentary”

In honor of Women’s history month I want to highlight the life of a young woman that has made me reflect on the value of life, her name is Claire Wineland. She was born with Cystic Fibrosis and sadly her life ended at age 21 but she left us all with important life lessons when … Continue reading Life Lessons from “Claire | The Documentary”

Stop Feeling Sorry for People with Disabilities

Are you a person with a disability? Have you had a stranger come up to you and say how sorry they are to see you in that disabled state? Have you had someone feel so sad for you that they cried? I know that people with disabilities can relate to this and can answer yes … Continue reading Stop Feeling Sorry for People with Disabilities

The Disabled Blogger Tag

Today I would like to give you a glimpse into my motivation for this blog where I discuss disability related topics as well as various other topics. I decided to do this by sharing my response to the questions on the Disabled Blogger Tag. This tag was started by Elin on her blog My Blurred … Continue reading The Disabled Blogger Tag