Spotlight: Bold Blind Beauty

This graphic was generated by AI October is Blindness Awareness Month, so today I want to spotlight Bold Blind Beauty. This media advocacy platform was started by Stephanae McCoy to shine a spotlight on the blindness community. Bold Blind beauty is all about access, inclusion and representation. Bold Blind Beauty on YouTube The Bold Blind … Continue reading Spotlight: Bold Blind Beauty

Spotlight: The BrailleDoodle

Braille is still an important pathway to literacy for those who are blind and for those who have low vision. Knowledge of braille can open many more opportunities to students and career seekers. Today I want to tell you about a tool that will make learning braille a more fun activity for both children and … Continue reading Spotlight: The BrailleDoodle

Spotlight: The Blind Kitchen

Disclaimer: This image was generated by AI (Chat GPT) Are you blind or visually impaired and love the idea of cooking but are afraid to try your hand at cooking up a great meal in the kitchen? Maybe you have been told the kitchen is dangerous and have been discouraged to learn or maybe you … Continue reading Spotlight: The Blind Kitchen

Spotlight: A Tactile Credit and Debit Card

Illustration is by nomadion nomadd’s Images from the Canva Library Those who are visually impaired know that the updates made to credit cards where the embossed name and numbers are removed has made these cards even more inaccessible. Those who are visually impaired living in the United States have to deal with more than inaccessible … Continue reading Spotlight: A Tactile Credit and Debit Card

Spotlight: Sensei for All – Making Spaces Accessible for the Visually Impaired

Learning a new layout of an indoor space can be challenging for a person who is blind or has low vision. Having the proper signs is very important to ensure that a space is inclusive and accessible to everyone. Most people may be used to seeing braille and large print signs around on elevators, bathrooms … Continue reading Spotlight: Sensei for All – Making Spaces Accessible for the Visually Impaired

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

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)