Editorâs note: Natalie Charles, a young adult who is blind, reflects on learning braille and participating in a Braille Bee as a student. Natalie dreams of becoming a braille teacher, a braille transcriber, or opening Braille Learning Center. My Braille Journey As far as I can remember, I started learning braille when I was 2 … Continued
Living on an island in the Caribbean surrounded by beaches may sound like living an eternal vacation. And indeed, most of the time it is. But there are also some exceptions, such as being in the path of hurricanes. In 2017, Puerto Rico experienced the direct impact of Hurricane Maria, a category 5 hurricane that … Continued
Thirty-two years ago on July 26th, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law by President George H. W. Bush. A hard-fought battle for equal access for those with disabilities culminated in the passage of this overwhelmingly bipartisan legislation, and the law was a huge victory for the disabled community. While the ADA offers … Continued
by Daniel Blair Why take time away from my summer to go to SWEP?⯠âŻAs a visually impaired person, questions about independent living constantly arise! Whether itâs how I amâŻgoing to succeed in my education and get a job that I love to do, or how I canâŻlearn to cook. There are many ways you … Continued
Are you a teen who is blind or low vision and is interested in utilizing (âhandlingâ) a guide dog? If so, what an exciting goal! As much as you may want to jump right into the application and matching process, you arenât eligible to handle a guide dog until equipped with the skills to do … Continued
By Amy Lynn Smith Professionals and parents of students who are blind/ low vision all have a part to play in preparing them for success. Â This post is also available on APH FamilyConnect. For people who are blind or low vision, nearly anything is possible â provided no one tells them it isnât. One high … Continued
Growing up with a visual impairment had its challenges, yet it also provided me with far reaching opportunities that ultimately helped me plan, prepare and become the professional I am today. There are hundreds of childhood experiences that I can draw upon which have influenced and guided me to my career path. However, one theme … Continued
Whether you are running down to the neighborhood Starbucks to fetch a tasty Frappuccino, or walking three-blocks to catch the school bus or heading home from your after-school job, chances are good that you are navigating your neighborhood pathways and street crossings. Autumn is in full swing. For many of us, the sunset is already … Continued