Have you ever struggled to speak with a family member, teacher, employer, or even a complete stranger about your visual impairment? Talking about your visual limitations can be challenging and awkward, but you’re not alone. Here are a few tips to help you navigate having meaningful conversations about your needs: 1. Maintain ownership over what […]
10 Musicians Who Were Blind (Some You Won’t Believe)
The world is at no shortage of deeply creative, talented musicians who also happen to be blind. Here are ten musicians who have not allowed their visual disability to get in the way of their musical gift. 1. Stevie Wonder (1950-present) Stevie Wonder, a native of Michigan, was born six weeks prematurely and became blind […]
The Complete Guide to Apple Watch for the Visually Impaired
It may seem counterintuitive that a smooth, buttonless touchscreen could work for someone who is blind or visually impaired. Yet, with the release of Apple’s VoiceOver software in 2009, the iPhone became a revolutionary breakthrough in access. Apple continued to release breakthrough technology with the introduction of the Apple Watch in 2015. Smart watches are the new […]
10 Incredible Blind Painters
Numerous blind artists have painted visual masterpieces which defy their lack of sight. Here are ten blind painters who have made significant contributions to the world of visual arts. 1.Keith Salmon (1959-present) Keith Salmon is a British man who enjoyed art from an early age. He studied fine arts in college and worked as a […]
10 Tips to Cure Dry Eyes Naturally
Each year, millions of people suffer from dry eye. Dry eyes occur when there are not enough tears produced to adequately moisten the eye, or when the tears produced are poor quality and do not properly lubricate the eye. Currently, there are two FDA-approved prescription eye drops on the market to treat dry eye, Restasis […]
