Life After Blindness

Let’s start at the very beginning. My earliest experiences with blindness were not my own. This weeks blog post tells the story of my grandfather and what I learned from him. #Blindness #A11y lifeafterblindness.com/life-before-bl…

Join Jeff and myself as we discussed… Colorful @Apple droppings…? #Blindness

New podcast episode from Blind Abilities: The Blind Drive: Humanness First, Ambassadorship Second. blindabilities.com/?p=9117

[Blog Post] WWDC 2025 Keynote: The AppleVis Recap dlvr.it/TLGDP8

Amazon Fire TV Takes Accessibility Further with Tactile QR Codes and Quick Start Guides for Blind and Visually Impaired Users. thestreamable.com/amazon-fire-tv…

Did you know that @APHfortheBlind is the world’s largest nonprofit organization creating accessible learning experiences for people who are blind and low vision? Learn about their amazing products and services on their website. #LowVisionAwarenessMonth aph.org

Before she loses the rest of her vision to #UsherSyndrome, 28-year-old Karolina Pakenaite is working to become the first #deafblind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest. 🏔️ #BlindNewWorld (Story via @IrelandLiveNew ⬇️) ireland-live.ie/news/health/14…

Do you know what it means to be legally blind? It’s not the same everywhere, but it usually means you can’t see better than 20/200 with glasses or contacts. That’s like seeing only the big E on an eye chart! #LowVisionAwarenessMonth #Blindness lifeafterblindness.com/understanding-…

Happy Presidents’ Day! Did you know that Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th US president, had a vision impairment in his left eye due to a boxing injury? He was a visionary leader who overcame his eye injury and led the nation. #LowVisionAwarenessMonth #TheodoreRoosevelt #Blindness

AMD is the top cause of vision loss in people 50+. It affects the macula, the part of the eye that controls central vision. Learn more about the types, symptoms, and treatments of #AMD and more on our blog. #LowVisionAwarenessMonth #Blindness lifeafterblindness.com/amd-101-what-y…

People with #LowVision are still able to cook delicious food with An #Accessible and safe kitchen. Label items with braille, large print, or tactile markers. Use audio or tactile tools for time, temp, & quantity. And use safe cutting boards, knives & gloves. #Cooking #Blindness

He invented the telescope, discovered the moons of Jupiter, proved the heliocentric model, and so much more. Learn how Galileo Galilei overcame #Blindness and revolutionized science in this inspiring blog post. #Galileo #Science #LowVisionAwarenessMonth lifeafterblindness.com/how-galileo-ga…

The 5 Apps That I Love and Appreciate as a Blind Person This Valentine’s Day. #Blindness #ValentinesDay @audible_com @BeMyEyes @MSFTEnable @YouTubeTV @MSFTCopilot lifeafterblindness.com/the-5-apps-tha…

Happy #ValentinesDay2024 to you all. No matter how you celebrate, we hope you have a wonderful day full of love and joy. Remember, the best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart. #LowVisionAwarenessMonth #Blindness

Do you have low vision? You can still read & write with large print, braille, audio books, screen readers, and more. Check out @Bookshare, @NLSatLOC, @audible_com, @VoiceDreamApp, and other sources for accessible books. #LowVisionAwarenessMonth #Blindness buff.ly/3SKP8HT

Meet RoboGuide, the AI-powered robot dog that helps blind and partially sighted people navigate indoor spaces. It can also talk, play, and express emotions. Learn more about this amazing technology from this @TheEngineerUK article. #Blindness theengineer.co.uk/content/news/r…

#Blindness & vision impairment affect at least 2.2 billion people worldwide, but half of these cases could have been prevented or treated. The main causes are refractive errors, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, & age-related macular degeneration. facebook.com/share/p/55dLKc…

Do you want to interact with blind or visually impaired people in a respectful and appropriate way? Introduce yourself, offer help, and avoid assumptions. Read more about these tips on our Facebook to help you talk and connect with them more effectively. facebook.com/share/p/KrWB2d…

One of the most common myths about #Blindness is that blind people have enhanced senses, such as hearing or smell. This isn't true. Blind people do not have superpowers, but they learn to use their remaining senses more effectively and efficiently. #Myths #LowVisionAwarenessMonth

The National Federation of the Blind is the largest and oldest organization of blind people in the US. Founded in 1940, it advocates for the rights, education, and employment of blind Americans. Its motto is “The voice of the nation’s blind”. #NFB #Blindness @NFB_Voice

There are so many incredible presenters joining us at #AbilitySummit this year. Check out who’s coming and let us know what sessions you’re excited to attend. msft.it/6015ifBMT