Category: Things To Know
Age Is Just A Number | Learning After Vision Loss
After becoming legally blind at the feisty and fabulous age of 50, I thought there was no way in hell that I would be able to learn how to use my phone and computer in a different way – nor did I want to….
17 Easy Ways To Make A Blind Person’s Day | A Slice Of Satire
I came across this little gem on Facebook with no author. I found out that it was originally published on Where’s Your Dog? |November 2015. It’s brilliant, sarcastic, and witty. I thought it deserved to be featured on my blog! Now, who’s in the…
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…
Simple Strategies For Responding To Comments About Your Vision Loss
People say the darndest things, don’t they? Do you ever wonder why family, friends, or even complete strangers say the things they do about you and your vision loss? You know, things that make you go “Hmmmm”. Well, chances are, they’re just trying to…
Listen With The Lights Off: 19 Podcasts About Blindness | Susan Kennedy
I was thrilled to be featured on this podcast list! Check out all 19 of Susan Kennedy’s podcast picks and what she had to say about them! ★ Since I loaded my beloved orange iPod mini with Fresh Air episodes, I’ve enjoyed podcasts. Gaining a disability…
How To Take A Group Exercise Class With Low Or No Vision | Mel Scott
When friends or acquaintances, who have low or no vision, find out I am a group fitness instructor, I get asked the same question all the time. “Hey, I want to try a group class at the gym, do you think I can do…
5 Things To Keep In Mind If Nobody Can Tell You’re Legally Blind
“But, you don’t LOOK blind…”, she said in an irritated tone. The woman was sitting in a space that was saved for me at the top of the stadium bleachers at a crowded high school football game. I had asked her if she would mind…
Hello! Here is a little about me. I am a Wife, Mother of two great kids, Volunteer, Friend, and a Group Fitness instructor in beautiful San Diego, CA. Oh, one more thing….I am also legally blind. Yes, I am blind.
