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I hate accessibility barriers – so I did something about them
Accessibility advocacy has always been important to me. The fact that something is inaccessible to me, yet accessible to others, has troubled me for as long as I can remember. My parents can recount a few instances of early advocacy from my childhood – like the time...
There’s nothing special about me: curing my fear of flying
I’ve been blind since birth, but am the kind of person to try anything and be scared of very little. The one exception to this was a fear of flying. I’d like to tell the story of how I overcame a life-long flying phobia – not because I did anything you can’t do, but...
Keep swimming: perspective from Paralympian Aspen Shelton
Hi, I’m Aspen Shelton, a blind and paralyzed Paralympic Swimmer for Team USA. I was born prematurely at 26 weeks, weighing just one pound and 12 ounces, and was diagnosed with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) stage 3 with a plus disease, as well as a few other eye...
The Power of Disability Inclusion
Disability inclusion is powerful – because I have seen first-hand what it can be like when there is no regard for the...
Disability pride is more than a month
They say only July is Disability Pride Month, but I always say: if we are really going to make a change, every month...
Always on the run: how I became a competitive blind runner
With only a few adjustments for blind people like me, running – from a nice leisurely jog on a Sunday morning to long...
The Cane Kids: a story of accessibility, inclusion and independence
I’m Kristen, the author of a new children’s book, “The Cane Kids: Everett and Willow’s Journey of Navigating Legal...
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Behind the scenes with Outdoor Adventure WeekendOur Outreach students took outdoor adventure to the next level! 🎯🍃 From #BeepBaseball and #Archery (in the dark!), to cooking together and conquering a corn maze at the farm, Outdoor Adventure Weekend fostered camaraderie, personal growth, and skill building in a fun and supportive environment. 💙 To help more children... Read more -
The Eyes Free Sports Podcast: Ep. 125 – Learning about OneCourt, a Startup Transforming Sports for Blind and Low Vision FansIn Episode 125 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we are joined by two representatives from OneCourt Technologies. These include Antyush Bollini, the COO and co-founder, as well as Bree Fraser, the program manager of business development. This startup company based in the Seattle, WA area has developed a device... Read more -
Seeking University accommodation for student with RPHello everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. I’m reaching out to see if anyone has information or experience with universities that lower entry requirements for students with disabilities, particularly retinitis pigmentosa. I scored 59 on the TOEFL iBT without any accommodations and reached out to TOEFL iBT admissions but... Read more -
Urban Xplorer Contest Winners Talk Back SeptemberThe big winners!!! @carrieonaccessibility @aaronupthegrove9567 @zakariyamufeed1299 @brentbussey301 Email sam@theblindlife.net with your shipping address, phone numbers if you're outside of the US, and what size you want. Thank you to the team at Awarewolf Grea! ► https://awarewolfgear.com/ Subscribe to The Blind Life ► https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBlindLife?sub_confirmation=1 Become a MEMBER of The Blind Life... Read more -
Discover Ambutech’s Full Range of Mobility Canes and Accessories! | Find Your Perfect Mobility CaneWelcome back to The Blind Life! In this video, we’re diving into the world of mobility canes with a comprehensive look at Ambutech’s extensive product lineup. Whether you’re a seasoned cane user, a family member, or someone working within the blind community, this video has something for you. Ambutech, the... Read more -
Saturday, October 19Date: October 19Location: Teleconference Details: All times listed are in Eastern. Saturday, October 19 9 am: ACB Presents The Daily Schedule Join your Community Morning Crew for the question of the day; reading of the daily schedule; and sharing time. 11 am: Saturday Morning Trivia Play Saturday morning trivia with Danette and your... Read more -
Friday, October 18Date: October 18Location: Teleconference Details: All times listed are in Eastern. Friday, October 18 9 am: ACB Presents The Daily Schedule Join your Community Morning Crew for the question of the day; reading of the daily schedule; and sharing time. 11 am: Alison's Community Cafe Celebrate the end of the week with Alison... Read more
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Thursday, October 17Date: October 17Location: Teleconference Details: All times listed are in Eastern. Thursday, October 17 9 am: ACB Presents The Daily Schedule Join your Community Morning Crew for the question of the day; reading of the daily schedule; and sharing time. (Listen on ACB Media 5.) 11 am: Let's Talk Together we will talk... Read more
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Going to the world’s most accessible and inclusive amusement park!!Support my GoFundMe for The Mira Foundation: https://gofund.me/5d8fc57f SHOP MY AMAZON FAVORITES: www.amazon.com/shop/mollyburke (You can find the stickers/vision boarding book in my Health & Wellness shop!) Join my exclusive Killer Bee Club at https://www.patreon.com/mollyburke Download my Audiobook "It's Not What It Looks Like" on Audible: https://audible.com/mollyburke Follow Me: Instagram: @mollyburkeofficial... Read more
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