Category: Life with a White Cane
Using A White Cane Gives Me Confidence And Safety | Mary Hilard
“When you are not totally blind, and you are not fully sighted, you live in a world where sometimes you can see, if the lighting is right, and sometimes, not so much.” – Mary Hilard The Diagnosis “You are legally blind,” the doctor said to… Continue Reading “Using A White Cane Gives Me Confidence And Safety | Mary Hilard”
Introducing my cane | Dr. Amy Kavanagh
I love when other bloggers share their thoughts and feelings about using a white cane. A white cane is not an easy thing to start using. It’s a process that many of us have gone through be it willingly or unwillingly! If you… Continue Reading “Introducing my cane | Dr. Amy Kavanagh”
The Best Kind Of Help | Dr. Amy Kavanagh
After the great response to my last post “I’m Not A Fan Of Your Hands”, I wanted to feature this brilliant blog written by Dr. Amy Kavanagh to further educate others on the best kind of help for those with sight loss. The Best… Continue Reading “The Best Kind Of Help | Dr. Amy Kavanagh”
I'm So Lucky That I Don't Look Blind | Georgie Bullen
What she said. A different perspective. One that I can relate to. ~ GGB As much as we like to think that we don’t make any judgements of people before we know them, my experience is that many do unfortunately judge a book by… Continue Reading “I'm So Lucky That I Don't Look Blind | Georgie Bullen”
From Passing To Passion – How I Found Strength In The White Cane | Stephanae McCoy
Don’t you just love a good, written from the soul, “white cane” blog? One that honestly tells it like it is? One that you can totally relate to? Yeah, me too!! I recently came across this blog again, and I can truly say, “I… Continue Reading “From Passing To Passion – How I Found Strength In The White Cane | Stephanae McCoy”
One Way To Ignite A Child's Interest In Using A White Cane
If a child (or an adult), has never encountered anyone using a white cane, I would suspect they don’t know much about it or how it’s used. Here is one way to ignite some interest and start the white cane conversation. The following is… Continue Reading “One Way To Ignite A Child's Interest In Using A White Cane”
Embrace The Cane | By Sassy Wyatt
I first read this blog post, by Sassy Wyatt, several months ago and I absolutely loved it. It was genuine, honest, and REAL. I could relate to it in a million different ways. I recently reread it, and I still feel the same way.… Continue Reading “Embrace The Cane | By Sassy Wyatt”
Pride and the Fear of Prejudice: Reflections on Picking Up a White Cane | Eric J. Harvey
I am totally intrigued by the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of other blind people when they reflect on their acceptance and use of a white cane. I suppose it’s because I can relate to 99% of what they have to say. I came across… Continue Reading “Pride and the Fear of Prejudice: Reflections on Picking Up a White Cane | Eric J. Harvey”
Moses Of The High Street | Marc Gulwell
It took me an awful long time to even consider picking up a white cane even though I knew it would help me. There was always that stigma of finally admitting yeah, you are blind. I didn’t want to be that guy. So I… Continue Reading “Moses Of The High Street | Marc Gulwell”
OMG! Where's My White Cane?
I carry a huge purse with all my blind “stuff” in it. When I take things out of my purse, they MUST go back into my purse. Does that always happen? Apparently not. Last week, my son drove me to an appointment and graciously walked… Continue Reading “OMG! Where's My White Cane?”
Hello! Here is a little about me. I am a mom of two fantastic kids, group fitness instructor, transformational speaker, blogger, podcaster, and advocate in beautiful San Diego, CA. Oh, and as my website name would suggest, I am also legally blind. Yes, I’m a Girl Gone Blind — and I’m here to tell you all about it!
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