Empish J. Thomas

Freelance Writer, Disability Blogger and Accessibility Consultant. I write and blog about #Accessibility #AudioDescription #Blindness #Disability and #Reading

Tag: cosmetics

6 Halloween Safety Hacks for Your Visually Impaired Child

Oct 28, 2023

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Empish

in Art and Culture, Entertainment, Health and Wellness, Special Observations

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Editor’s note: Versions of this post were originally published on the blogs of the Center for the Visually Impaired and Outlook Business Solutions. I have reprinted it here with some minor changes and updates. Halloween is traditionally known as the spookiest holiday of the year. People celebrate by dressing up in creative costumes, participating in…
Dressing in the Dark? Here’s My 5 Tips to Organize Fashion Accessories for the Blind

Sep 17, 2022

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Empish

in Beauty and Fashion, Daily Living

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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…