Tag: Holiday
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Interested in a Short Graphic Novel as a Full Cast Audiobook? Read When Stars Are Scattered
I don’t typically read graphic novels. The first and last one I read was about the late Congressman John Lewis. Although I enjoyed learning about this Georgia politician and civil rights leader, I struggled with the audio format. It was hard to stay focused and there was confusion between the reading of the book and…
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Resent Ablism? Here’s How I Forgive and Move On
A huge part of living with a disability is enduring ablism. Yes, I said enduring because it is something I put up with on a regular basis. Sometimes it is very subtle like saying I don’t look disabled. Other times it is glaringly obvious like designing inaccessible websites or apps. What is Ablism? First, let’s…
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How the 5 Stages of Grief Apply to My Vision Loss
Before I went blind, when I would hear the word “grieving”, I only thought about the loss of a loved one or close friend. It never crossed my mind to consider loss in other ways. For example, the loss of a job, loss of a home during a natural disaster , the loss of a…
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Blind Actor Portrays a Relatively Realistic Blind Character in See For Me
Editor’s Note: Since this movie was released in June 2021, this review has spoilers. So, if you haven’t seen it bookmark this page and come back later. Movie Overview I saw the movie See for Me in audio description on Amazon Prime recently. I thought it would be a good topic to blog about for…
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10 Audiobooks to Honor 33 Years of the ADA
July 26 is the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In honor of this enduring achievement and powerful civil rights legislation I have crafted a book list. These books are written mostly by disabled people and speak loudly to our lives, hopes and dreams. My aim is to spark your curiosity, educate…
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Although Emojis Are Accessible They Don’t Resonate with Me
I remember years ago when I first started getting text messages and social media posts with emojis. I thought, “what in the world is this?” Friends and family would flood their communication with these little digital images. 😘 My screen reader would speak the description but I still didn’t get it. I couldn’t relate. I…
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No Paper Or Plastic. Instead I Use Earth Bags for Grocery Shopping
I haven’t gone totally and completely green. Rather opting for simple and small changes to help the planet. One adjustment that is now a routine part of my life is using reusable grocery bags, or what I call earth bags. I made this major modification several years ago and now it is a no brainer.…
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It’s All in the Wrist: How I Avoid Hand and Wrist Pain as a Writer
I have been typing and writing on a keyboard for as long as I can remember. It all started in the 9th grade when I took a high school typing class. It was on one of those old-fashioned Smith Corona typewriters. Then I moved on to a computer using word processing software. My very first…
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Self-care is Accessing and Knowing Your Numbers
Although April 5 is National Self-care day, I make strides to care for myself everyday of the week. A big part of my effort is knowing my numbers. When I know what my numbers are I have more control of my health and well-being. Resulting in better decisions and peace of mind. This is a…
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Questions About Eye Donating? Read These Insightful Answers
When most people think of organ donations the heart, kidney, liver and lungs come immediately to mind. Yet donations of eye tissue is just as important. According to the Eye Bank Association of America more than 85,000 sight-restoring corneal transplants take place each year. Out of these transplants, 95% are successful. Plus, the wait time…
Empish J. Thomas 