Nike recently announced the release of its first-ever hands-free sneaker, called the GO FlyEase. Available in three colorways, the style is an advancement of the brand’s FlyEase series, which was originally designed to improve the lives of athletes with disabilities, using zippers and straps rather […]

Kiss your emotional support peacock goodbye! As of January 11th, 2021, the US Department of Transportation has aligned their definition of “service animal” with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), limiting the designation of dogs only on planes. There are currently no breed restrictions. The […]

Whatever answer you’re hoping for from a pregnancy test, taking one is rarely a low-stress occurrence. And for many who are blind or vision-impaired, taking a pregnancy test can be even more tricky: the tests use visual displays, and often the only solution for knowing […]

I was in the middle of a meeting last night when the U.S. Capitol was overrun following a historic day of havoc. I came down the stairs to see my husband sitting on the couch glued to the news. He had exiled our kids to […]

It’s 5pm on Halloween and boy is it different this year! Our girls are “not” going trick-or-treating. Period. After reading all the data, speaking with doctors (both theirs and mine) and talking with each other, Mostly Wonderful and I thought it was far too risky […]

My beautiful daughter Aoife turned six today. Six. I don’t know when it happened, but she decided to grow up into this sassy kindergartener this year. It seems like yesterday she was wreaking havoc in-utero and then toddling across the living room floor leaving a […]

Throughout the Bible, God’s followers have experienced suffering in numerous forms – persecution, slander, emotional turmoil, and even physical pain. In such cases, suffering is accepted as service to God, albeit a self-sacrificing service. The picture of the suffering of our Lord is nowhere more […]

In perhaps one of the most recognized passages of Scripture, the near-sacrifice of Isaac in Genesis 22:1-19 is both a transfixing, yet unsettling pericope. The story appears in the “patriarchal history” (12-50) at the center of Genesis following “primeval history” (1-11). While the primeval history […]

One of my favorite hobbies is watching movies. Any genre. Any time. Anywhere. So when COVID 19 closed New York City movie theaters for the foreseeable future; I was totally bummed. What’s the next best alternative? Well, if I can’t go to the movies – […]

The MTA is testing a new app that will allow visually impaired bus riders to find stops and learn arrival times. NaviLens uses an algorithm to translate visual signage into audio. That helps customers to determine the location of the nearest bus stop and find […]

Hey Holly: Can you tell me if blind people dream? And if they do, does that mean they can also have nightmares? Sincerely, Dream Weaver Dear Dream Weaver: I have always had very vivid dreams both before and after sight loss. In fact, I would […]

Hey Holly: I have been wondering this for years…Can blind people cut their own meat? If you have a steak, do you need someone to slice it for you? Sincerely, Meat Lover Dear Meat Lover: If I am being totally honest, your question makes my […]

Hey Holly: My husband and I have been unable to start a family on our own. We’re both blind and considering adoption. Can blind people adopt? Sincerely, Wants To Be A Momma Dear Wants To Be A Momma: There are lots of ways blind couples […]