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

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

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

Spotlight: Traveleyes – A Unique Travel Experience for People who are Blind or have Low Vision

Photo of the palace, Parlament and Big Ben in England is by derwiki via Pixabay *This post is not sponsored by Traveleyes* Do you enjoy traveling? Do you find your loss or lack of eyesight to be an obstacle to travel, or has it made travel less enjoyable? Well, today i want to spotlight a … Continue reading Spotlight: Traveleyes – A Unique Travel Experience for People who are Blind or have Low Vision