Feeling lonely in a crowd?
There’s something I’ve come to realize about living with vision loss that still to this day I’ve not heard many people speak about. Yet every time I’ve brought this topic…
The Media and Blindness
One of the things that frustrates me most about living with blindness is the way that I’m perceived. It’s incredible to me that in 2022 too many people think that…
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month – August 2022
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month is celebrated every August in the U.S. to raise awareness and prevent blindness. This month aims to raise awareness about the importance of taking…
From Clarity to Blur
This week I want to talk about something that I believe needs to be spoken about so much more. What’s it like to transition from living with low vision to…
The Misconceptions of Mobility
I remember when I was first diagnosed with low vision and I was really struggling to get around independently due to my tunnel vision. I would often just stay home…
The Blind Poet – You Are Not Alone
Hi everyone my name is Dave Steele and I’ve come to be known as The Blind Poet. It’s a pleasure to introduce myself to you all and this new blog…
I Am Your Mobility Cane
You’re not the only one who’s felt embarrassed to be seen outside walking with me this for many has always been a part of the whole process as together we…
Constantly Adjusting
The term “constantly adjusting” is one a lot of us with RP use. But do our loved ones truly understand what it means to us? Do they really get how…
Is being Visually Impaired and Legally Blind the Same Thing? | Back to Basics
When most people hear the word ‘blind’ they think of someone seeing total darkness. But that actually isn’t the case for the majority of those in the blind and visually…
Aging and Vision Loss Summit — New Data — New Reasons to Attend
In a run up to the Aging and Vision Loss Summit, May 16, 2022 in Orlando, Chloe Sommers interviews Elly du Pre about the Delaware Study showing that Vision problems…