Tag: 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… Continue Reading “How To Take A Group Exercise Class With Low Or No Vision | Mel Scott”
Blind Reflections | Justin Holland
It was just another day on Twitter when Justin Holland decided to search the hashtag, “#LHON”, to see what would pop up. You see, he also has Lebers Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), just like me. Well, whose tweets do you think popped up? Yep.… Continue Reading “Blind Reflections | Justin Holland”
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… Continue Reading “5 Things To Keep In Mind If Nobody Can Tell You’re Legally Blind”
Giving Up The Key Because I Couldn't See
Traveling back through your life’s timeline is easy – thanks to “Facebook memories”. Scrolling through the pictures and posts is fun and it allows you to reminisce about the good times. But, what about the not so good times? Facebook serves those up too.… Continue Reading “Giving Up The Key Because I Couldn't See”
5 Things To Do When Anxiety Has A Grip On You
Living with vision loss can also mean living with anxiety. This I know. There were a lot of things I took for granted when I was fully sighted. Being able to see who, or what, was around me was one of them. Not having… Continue Reading “5 Things To Do When Anxiety Has A Grip On You”
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”
5 Reasons Why You Might Want To Find Your Tribe
Hundreds of years ago, Marcus Tullius Cicero said, “Friendship improves happiness and abates misery, by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of our grief.” – These words remain relevant today. Nowhere else might this be more true than in the various social media groups, social… Continue Reading “5 Reasons Why You Might Want To Find Your Tribe”
When You Lose Your Sight, Do You Gain Super Hero Hearing?
“Did your hearing get better after you lost your vision?”. I can almost guarantee that someone will ask me this question when having a conversation about my vision loss. Hey, I understand…inquiring minds want to know, and I have no problem answering this commonly… Continue Reading “When You Lose Your Sight, Do You Gain Super Hero Hearing?”
Is "Blind" A Bad Word?
I recently had one of those random encounters with a stranger that got me thinking. Thinking about the comfort – actually, the discomfort, that some people have when it comes to saying the word “blind”. Is “blind” a bad word? Based on my past,… Continue Reading “Is "Blind" A Bad Word?”
The Beauty Of Resiliency In A Life After Sight Loss
Few things have such a huge impact on happiness and the enjoyment, depth, and fun of life as the friendships we have. It could be the friendships with people in our community, workplace, gym, or school. Close friendships can evolve with the people we’ve known… Continue Reading “The Beauty Of Resiliency In A Life After Sight Loss”
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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