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The purpose of the Empish’s Blog is to Educate, Empower and Enlighten you with news, stories and info about the blind and visually impaired community using my life as a focal point.
Should You Use Visual Description at Video Meetings? Yes, and Here’s Why.
Microsoft Receives Backlash I was listening to a recent episode of Mosen at Large, one of my favorite podcasts, and the topic came up about describing yourself at video meetings. There has been some backlash on social media toward Microsoft. During their annual Ignite virtual conference Microsoft drew criticism in response to its corporate introduction, … Continue reading Should You Use Visual Description at Video Meetings? Yes, and Here’s Why. →
Author and Former Caregiver Abbie Johnson Taylor Writes About Life and Love
This is the month to write. Write. And write some more. November is National Novel Writing Month more commonly known as NaNoWriMo. Authors take on the challenge to write a novel (at least 50,000 words) by the end of the month. Although I am not a book author, I love reading audiobooks and engaging with … Continue reading Author and Former Caregiver Abbie Johnson Taylor Writes About Life and Love →
Justice Department sues Uber Over Wait Fee Disability Discrimination and I’m Not Surprised
Last week I heard on my news podcast and it was confirmed in my ADA email newsletter that the US Department of Justice was suing Uber for disability discrimination over its wait fee policy. AS I listened to the news I was elated. It was about time but as they say, “the wheels of justice … Continue reading Justice Department sues Uber Over Wait Fee Disability Discrimination and I’m Not Surprised →
Becoming a LinkedIn Rock Star: Chris Reed Shows Me How
I can’t believe it! The month of October is almost over and so is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Well, actually for me disability employment is every month of the year. As a blind freelance writer and blogger, I am working all year long. I spend the majority of my writing on the disabled so … Continue reading Becoming a LinkedIn Rock Star: Chris Reed Shows Me How →
My Writing Toolkit: Three Essential Instruments for Successful Freelance Writing
Creating Website and Blog It was this month 2 years ago when I decided to rebuild my website and launch my own blog. The desire to create a personal place to write my own thoughts and feelings about whatever was going on had been noodling around in my head for a long time. Prior to … Continue reading My Writing Toolkit: Three Essential Instruments for Successful Freelance Writing →
Hey Siri, What Special Occasion is It? It’s Your 10 Year Anniversary
I remember several years ago, when I first started using an iPhone I was giving Siri a command. But before I did, I got distracted talking to my boyfriend at the time and said, “Oh, my God!” Siri heard me and immediately replied, “I am not a spiritual advisor. You must get a human being … Continue reading Hey Siri, What Special Occasion is It? It’s Your 10 Year Anniversary →
Making Smart Money Moves: How Accessible Online Banking Benefits My Life
For the last several years I have enjoyed the independence and convenience of online banking. But there was a time when that wasn’t the case. I remember getting on the bus to make that commute to the bank. Rushing after work to get there before they closed. Or getting up at the crack of dawn … Continue reading Making Smart Money Moves: How Accessible Online Banking Benefits My Life →
Listening in the Dark: My Favorite 10 Blind Podcast for 2021
I am a huge podcast fan! I started listening to them as a great alternative to audiobooks on my long commute to work. Even after I started working from home my enjoyment didn’t diminish. I listen to them while I cook. While I eat. While I clean the house. While I relax on the sofa. … Continue reading Listening in the Dark: My Favorite 10 Blind Podcast for 2021 →
Why I Loved the Story of a Blind Adulterous and His Deceitful Wife
Reading with My Ears Book Review How long can a husband who is going blind keep that fact from his wife? Can a Sighted Spouse Deceive Their Blind Partner Based on Vision Alone? Is it possible to commit adultery with a woman who is also your legal wife? What happens when the two meet and … Continue reading Why I Loved the Story of a Blind Adulterous and His Deceitful Wife →
My Blindness Protected Me From the Full Grief and Horror of September 11th
For years I have said little to nothing about the September 11th attacks. Keeping my thoughts and feelings to myself for the most part. Not because I didn’t care or have empathy for all the people who suffered and died. Not because of the seriousness of the attack and later our involvement in a war. … Continue reading My Blindness Protected Me From the Full Grief and Horror of September 11th →
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Empish J. Thomas 