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The purpose of the Triple E 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.
Why I Don’t Have a Guide Dog
image As a blind person people ask me this question often, “Empish, why don’t you have a guide dog?” Followed up by more inquiries of, “wouldn’t a guide dog be better to use than a white cane?” and “Wouldn’t a guide dog provide companionship and protection?” These are fair and valid questions. I answer them … Continue reading Why I Don’t Have a Guide Dog
Strengthening My Body to Help Prevent Falls
Every since I lost my vision, I have become aware of my body and how it functions. When I went through my vision rehabilitation training program, I learned how to use my other senses to function and move in the world. As I have gotten older, I also recognized that the body breaks down and … Continue reading Strengthening My Body to Help Prevent Falls
Preparing and Planning for an Emergency During COVID-19
Every day When I turn on the news it seems that a natural disaster like a hurricane, flood or tornado is happening. The latest are the devastating wild fires in California. I remember when Hurricane Irma in 2017 hit and how I was caught a little unprepared. It wasn’t the hurricane itself but rather the … Continue reading Preparing and Planning for an Emergency During COVID-19
Thirty Days to Census 2020 Deadline
If you haven’t heard the news by now, the US Census Bureau is ending all counting efforts for the 2020 census on September 30, a month earlier than previously announced. So that means if you haven’t filled out your form time is ticking and the opportunity to be counted is quickly closing. I completed my … Continue reading Thirty Days to Census 2020 Deadline
Hadley Provides 100 Years of Remote Learning to the Blind Community
For a century the Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired has provided remote learning to the blind community. This is an enormous accomplishment. Even more so in the midst of COVID-19 where distant learning, sheltering in place, social distancing and remote access are becoming the new normal. According to their website, the mission … Continue reading Hadley Provides 100 Years of Remote Learning to the Blind Community
AMC Movie Theaters Reopened During Pandemic but I’m Staying Home
On August 20th AMC Theaters finally reopened for movie goers. I got an email update about it explaining the process and how excited they were to offer both new releases and old classics to their customers. They also went into great detail to clarify their Clorox cleaning process, various concession changes, facemask requirements and how … Continue reading AMC Movie Theaters Reopened During Pandemic but I’m Staying Home
Working and Writing in the Disability Non-Profit World
If someone told me in college while pursuing a journalism degree that 6 months after graduation, I would be visually impaired and later have a career in the disability non-profit world I would have said they were crazy. But that is exactly what happened! During that time, I was laser focused and incredibly ambitious; obtaining … Continue reading Working and Writing in the Disability Non-Profit World
Every Day is Book Lover’s Day for Me
Today is National Book Lover’s Day but every day is book lover’s day in my world. If you have been reading my blog or know me personally you know full well how much I enjoy reading and I couldn’t let this day pass without saying something, right? Of course not. And it being the weekend … Continue reading Every Day is Book Lover’s Day for Me
AppleVis is My Go-To Resource for the iPhone
I have been an iPhone user for the past 6 years. And to tell you the truth, I came into it kicking and screaming! Back in the day I used either an accessible cell phone specifically for the blind or an old fashion flip phone. Remember those? I had always known about iPhones and how … Continue reading AppleVis is My Go-To Resource for the iPhone
Eye Health is My Health During Healthy Vision Month 2020
This year The National Eye Institute is hosting healthy vision month in July. Usually it is held every year in May but because of COVID-19 it was moved down a couple of months. It’s the perfect opportunity to encourage you to make your eye health a priority — and to highlight the importance of preventing … Continue reading Eye Health is My Health During Healthy Vision Month 2020
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