Ever wonder what it would be like to hop in a ride share with more peace of mind? Yesterday, I discovered a brand new feature in the Lyft app called Women+ Connect, a new service that could be a game-changer for women in our community. I was admittedly way too excited when the Women + Connect pop up showed up in my Lyft app, I have always had a little anxiety when it comes to hopping in a stranger’s car, despite the amazing safety features the Lyft app has. Women + Connect is a new option that lets women and nonbinary drivers connect with riders like me — a blind woman navigating the world wit ..read more

Did you know February is Retinitis Pigmentosa Awareness Month? As many of you know, I am diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, and I am often asked about my eye condition and how it impacts me in my daily life, so I thought I’d share with you a quick run down of some facts about my visual impairment as well as give you a peak into my RP journey. What Is Retinitis Pigmentosa? Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) is a rare, inherited eye disease that affects approximately 1 in 4000 people worldwide. Check out these 6 facts about RP you may not know, and be sure to read until the very end to hear about my pe ..read more

When it comes to applying for jobs, it can be so easy to get overwhelmed by the process. There’s applications which may or may not be accessible, phone and virtual screenings and of course interviews. It can be daunting to figure out how to successfully navigate all these steps with a vision impairment, but one question that always seems to linger in the back of everyone’s mind is “Should I disclose my disability?”. There are so many factors that may impact the answer to this question and I’d like to provide you with some food for thought to help you make this personal choice. The Law Before d ..read more

It’s close to impossible to browse on Instagram or watch your favorite show, with audio description of course, without encountering a mention of Peloton. You may be wondering exactly what the big deal is with this latest fitness craze, and even more importantly, you’ve probably been just a little curious to see if the Peloton Bike, Bike Plus and Tread are accessible for the blind and visually impaired community. I’ve had my Peloton Bike Plus for about a month now, and I’d love to share with you my experience independently using the bike as an individual with significant vision loss. Read on to ..read more

Have you heard of the latest brand new social media platform taking the world by storm? If you haven’t heard of the brand new audio only social media app Clubhouse, read on to learn more. What is Clubhouse? Clubhouse is a social media app completely centered around live drop in audio. There’s no fancy pictures, videos or gifs, just amazing opportunities for conversations, knowledge sharing and networking. How Do I Join Clubhouse? Clubhouse is currently in private and invite only beta exclusively on iOS. In order to join in you either have to join the waitlist in the iOS appor a current member ..read more

This article contains affiliate links and I may earn a commission for items purchased.  These commissions help keep great content coming your way. Anyone that knows me, or has read previous blog posts of mine, knows that I am a shopping fanatic.  I love nothing more than checking out the latest fashion trends and finding that perfect dress or cardigan that gives me just a little bit of a boost in confidence. With the latest developments of the Coronavirus,however, my shopping has been significantly restricted to browsing online boutiques and scrolling through my favorite go-to store ..read more

With new social distancing guidelines being released daily, you may find yourself worrying about how you will get your basic needs met including getting your prescriptions filled.  Below you will find some basic guidelines and some useful resource links that may be of assistance. For additional resources regarding the Coronavirus pandemic, please be sure to take a look at the Coronavirus Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired Community page on Blindy Blog. Initial Steps to Take If you currently have prescriptions with your pharmacy of choice, start by contacting your pharmacy to se ..read more

It has been a long time since I have written to give you all an update and I think that I am way overdue for catching everyone up on what’s going on here at Blindy Blog.  2020 will be full of so many new experiences and potential growth for me and I am super excited to share with you all! Last year I was scrolling through Facebook, as I often do for way too many hours a week, and I came across a post from the American Foundation for the Blind with an invitation to apply for the Blind Leaders Development Program.  This inaugural year long program provides 16 blind and visually impaire ..read more

Are you an individual who is blind or low vision that would benefit from having an on-demand visual interpreter at any time or place?  Have you wondered about Aira, but thought to yourself “I can’t justify that monthly subscription cost?”.   In recent months Aira has dramatically increased accessibility to their services.  Not only does Aira have tons of free Aira access promotions, products and locations but they have recently started providing the first 5 minutes of every single call absolutely for free regardless of if you are a paid or free subscriber.  There is no limi ..read more

This article contains affiliate links and I may earn a commission for items purchased.  These commissions help keep great content coming your way.   It’s almost that time of year again…the kids are bouncing off the walls and beginning to drive you bonkers and you find yourself counting the days until they can return to school.  There’s only one problem, that means that it is also time for back to school shopping.   Typically, when approaching back to school shopping my husband and I have trekked to the store and gone up and down crowded aisles looking for tiny impossible to ..read more