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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.
Can You be Safe Without Sight? Yes, and Here’s How I Protect Myself
Do you know One of the most common misperceptions about blind people? It is we are more vulnerable to attack than sighted people. This is a dangerous myth. First it implies we are an easy target. Second, it creates a false notion that if we were attacked we couldn’t protect ourselves Class and Audiobook on … Continue reading Can You be Safe Without Sight? Yes, and Here’s How I Protect Myself →
Dressing in the Dark? Here’s My 5 Tips to Organize Fashion Accessories for the Blind
Reading a recent article about New York Fashion Week in the Daily Beast, got me thinking. The article noted the increase in disabled models and designers. It stressed the importance of diversity and accessibility. How representation matters in the fashion industry. Although, the event just ended on Sept. 14, it reminded me of my early … Continue reading Dressing in the Dark? Here’s My 5 Tips to Organize Fashion Accessories for the Blind →
How Online Learning is Advancing My Career
Use Online Learning to Help Career I am naturally curious. I enjoy learning about all kinds of things. But mostly skills to advance my career and writing. Online courses have been my ticket to exploration and career advancement. I take these courses easily from my home. They are convenient and sometimes free of charge. They … Continue reading How Online Learning is Advancing My Career →
The Benefits of a Library Card: It’s Not Just for Checking Out Books
When I was a little kid my dad took me to the library. It was part of our Saturday routine. We would pile in the car and drive to the local branch in our community. On the way he would share his childhood story about his inability to enter the main public library in his … Continue reading The Benefits of a Library Card: It’s Not Just for Checking Out Books →
Blindness and My Hair: Why I use a Professional Stylist to Help Me Look Fabulous
After I lost my vision I knew I had to seek a professional stylist. It had nothing to do with my self-esteem or confidence. Rather it was about being practical. No more were the days of coloring my own hair or using at home hair relaxing kits. I didn’t have enough vision to do the … Continue reading Blindness and My Hair: Why I use a Professional Stylist to Help Me Look Fabulous →
I’m Still Not Back in the Movie Theater and Here’s Why
National Cinema Day Two years ago, I wrote a post about my reluctance to watch movies at my local movie theater, AMC. Although, they had put COVID protocols in place I was still not comfortable. The pandemic was still raging and our numbers here in Georgia were still high. Well, that was some time ago … Continue reading I’m Still Not Back in the Movie Theater and Here’s Why →
Performances and the Pandemic: How I Attended Live Theatre Safely
Enjoy Live Theatre I have attended live theatre performances for many years. It is exciting and thrilling to see people on stage right in front of me. The acting, singing and dancing are a true joy to observe. I especially enjoy live community theatre. The close and intimate space provides an amazing chance to engage … Continue reading Performances and the Pandemic: How I Attended Live Theatre Safely →
Improving Telemedicine for People with Disabilities
Editor’s Note: This is a post by Gracie Stephens a freelance writer and editor. She enjoys writing a variety of topics but is particularly keen on education and medical news. When she is not writing her next piece, she spends her time reading and spending time with her three children and husband. Telemedicine Increasing Among … Continue reading Improving Telemedicine for People with Disabilities →
Exhausted with Inaccessible Job Searching? Use AIRA for a Rejuvenating Experience
Problems Applying for Jobs Online Still Exist About a year ago I talked about my challenges applying for jobs online. In a post for Inclusively I gave details on the struggles with inaccessible websites and online job portals. Unfortunately, a year later the problems still exist. As a freelance writer and blogger, I am regularly … Continue reading Exhausted with Inaccessible Job Searching? Use AIRA for a Rejuvenating Experience →
Confused About Disability? Read This Demystifying Guide and Become a True Ally
Reading with My Ears Book Review I have read a lot of books about disability. Some were fiction while others nonfiction. Some were biographical, technical, historical or medical in their approach. Others more laid back and conversational in tone. But the book, “Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an … Continue reading Confused About Disability? Read This Demystifying Guide and Become a True Ally →
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Empish J. Thomas 