Tactile art is to be touched and handled. Artists can use various materials to create tactile art, including tile, textiles, wood, metal, found or recycled items, paper, plaster, everyday household items, or any other item or material that brings inspiration. Though it is not exclusively for the enjoyment of those with reduced sight, tactile art […]
Android Smartphones for Blind or Low-Vision Users [Complete Guide]
When it comes to determining which phone or digital device you will invest in, it can feel as if you have both too many choices and not enough. While at first glance these statements may appear to be antithetical, they can each be true. Android Versus Apple Operating System Sure, the market is flooded with phones made by […]
Are Blind People Allowed to Drive? The Answer May Surprise You.
At first glance (no pun intended!) the question seems absurd, but as is the case with most situations in life, this inquiry is far more nuanced than you might suppose. Obviously, good eyesight is essential to safe driving, but every state in the U.S. establishes its own standard with respect to “normal” vision acuity. While […]
iPhone for Blind or Visually Impaired Users [Complete Guide]
In this technological age, it’s not an exaggeration to say that our phones contain our lives. We don’t just use them to connect with a family member or a friend. We also use them to do our banking, to run our businesses, as a means for transportation, and to glean information about our surroundings. Therefore, […]
50 Best Movies with Blind Characters [Updated for 2021]
We love rooting for the underdog in movies, their courage inspiring us to persevere through tough times. Even moreso, something about watching a blind protagonist not only leaves a soft spot in our hearts, but sparks ideas of inspiration. While blind characters were often depicted in a satirical light in movies of the past, now […]
