Even though I wear tinted glasses that make it difficult to see my eyes, I often get questions from strangers, new friends, and others around me about the appearance of my eyes. Many of these questions are from well-meaning people or people who do not…

Since he is used to helping me with various tasks, my brother decided to download the Be My Eyes app and learn how to be a Be My Eyes volunteer. I use the Be My Eyes app often, and was curious to see what guidelines…

Learn about service dog etiquette and how to interact with people who use them, featuring Grady the goldendoodle

This post is dedicated to S, who helps to advocate for acceptance, not just awareness for disabled friends Whenever I speak at conferences or on panels, I often mention my friends and how much they help me with things related to disability life. A majority…

The meaning of blindness cane colors and what the color of a blindness cane can tell you about someone’s sight loss.

My experiences and tips for attending cotillion. Learn etiquette, manners, dancing, and more with a southern flair.

How to talk to politicians and elected officials at events.

A crash course in low vision and blindness resources for World Sight Day 2017

How I answer common questions about my glasses from strangers or curious friends in a simple and positive way

My tips for being successful in college admission interviews

How I answer questions from curious children about my low vision. Answers developed with guidance from childcare professionals

Yes, people with blindness and low vision can text. Here are some things to keep in mind when composing messages

My view on the word see, and other words that aren’t offensive to the blind and visually impaired community

An etiquette guide for interacting with people with low vision and blindness without scaring them

My take on disability language, and why I don’t mind identity first language