Author: Empish
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4 Ways Pharmacists Provide Accessible Prescriptions to the Blind
The last two weeks I have been struggling to get a prescription filled. Usually when I call my doctor my medication is ready in a couple of days for pickup from my local pharmacy. However, a new computer system is causing the delay. As of this writing I am still without my medication. Going through…
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How Much Do You Know About Braille? Learn More Reading These 15 Facts
January is the time we, in the blind community, celebrate Braille Literacy Month. Braille is a code created for reading and writing. This code, which is a series of raised dots on paper, has revolutionized the lives of people with vision loss because it has opened doors of literacy, education, employment, and independence. History of…
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Need Reminding? Never Forget with Accessible Technology Devices
This past week I read a news article about the increase in people sending text messages to themselves as reminders. I had to smile and nod my head while reading the article because I have been doing something similar for years. Plus, today, Jan. 6 is National Technology Day and I use accessible technology to…
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Start 2023 Off Right with 6 Audiobooks on Decluttering Your Life
Start the New Year Off Right It’s the beginning of the year and Get Organized Month. What better way to start off on the right foot than to clean, declutter and organize. It is hard for new and exciting things to come into your life when there is a lot of extra stuff hanging around.…
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How I Got My Own Personal Audio Describer for the Lion King
While I was watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade last month it was announced the Lion King was celebrating 25 years of its theatrical production. I recalled the first time I saw the Lion King. It was the animated version and I was totally sighted. I remember the incredible music and visual affects. A friend…
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Gaslighting is the Word for 2022 But It is not New to Me
Gaslighting is the word for 2022. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary announced it last month. Gaslighting is not a new idea or concept. However, it has become more pronounced in the last couple of years with the increase of misinformation, conspiracy theories, fake news and Twitter trolls. Gaslighting Definition and History So, what is gaslighting in the…
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Do You Stretch Regularly? Read My Reasons Why You Should
Didn’t Take Stretching Seriously I have been exercising for many years but never put too much value in stretching. I mean, I knew it was important and a good thing to do. Yet, I just didn’t bother until a few years ago. I would just do my routine workout of walking, biking or aerobics and…
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Watching Audio Described Holiday Movies Will Put Some Ho Ho in Your Christmas
Watching Movies Are Part of Holiday Season What is a perfect way to get into the holiday spirit? My answer is cuddling up with a mug of hot cocoa or the classic holiday three flavor popcorn tin and laying on the sofa to watch a slew of Christmas movies. Everyone knows that watching a heartwarming…
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Georgia 2022 Runoff Election Was a Better Accessible Experience
The 2022 runoff election for Georgia will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 6. But I participated in early voting and voted this week. I had just voted in the general election about a month or so ago and had an awful experience. Fortunately, that experience was not a repeat. It was actually quite pleasant. Reason…
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Audio Description Helps Me Keep a Thanksgiving Day Tradition
This time of year we celebrate the holidays and its traditions. Thanksgiving brings on lots of food, family and fun. One major Thanksgiving tradition is watching the Macy’s Day parade. A Thanksgiving Day Tradition From Childhood Since I was a small child, this TV event was a regular part of my Thanksgiving Day celebration. .…
Empish J. Thomas 