July is Disability Pride Month—a time to honor the experiences, rights, and dignity of people with disabilities. This month, many of us assert our identities, share our stories, and push for change in a world not yet built with us in mind. But today, I want to use this moment to shine a light in a different direction.
Category: Blind Sight
Blind Sight: Why did the blind guy cross the road?
I am legally blind, and I live near a busy intersection near Boston. I don’t typically use a cane to get around familiar places, but this intersection is still challenging when drivers don’t observe the walk signals. I wondered if anything might change if I used my cane. Here’s what happened.
Blind Sight: More on how a blind guy learns to play piano
Additional thoughts on how blind people can become proficient at playing the piano.
Blind Sight: How to practice piano when you can’t see sheet music
How do blind people learn to play piano? Here are some reflections on a few of the methods I have used to thrive as a pianist with low vision.
Blind Sight: How a legally blind guy goes hiking
People who are blind and visually impaired can find freedom and fulfillment in the great outdoors. Here are some strategies I use to make sure my hikes are as enjoyable as possible.
Blind Sight: How a guy with low vision navigates stairs
Navigating stairs with minimal depth perception can be complicated, but employing creative and sometimes non-visual coping strategies and context clues can be a big help.