Holly, Author at Blind Motherhood

Guide Dog Frances & 2018 American Humane Hero Dog Award

In Guide Dogs /

April 25, 2018

/ By: Holly

Every dog has its day, and one four-legged local is hoping that day will come for them on September 29 at the eighth annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards® in Beverly Hills. Guide Dog Frances, my four-year-old Labrador Retriever from Staten Island, New York will be competing against 265 other courageous canines for the nation’s highest […]

National Stop the Bleed Day: The Blind Can Use A Tourniquet

In Health & Wellness /

March 31, 2018

/ By: Holly

Saturday, March 31, 2018 is National Stop the Bleed Day. According to the Stop the Bleed Day web page, the top cause of preventable death in trauma is bleeding. 20 percent of people who have died from traumatic injuries could have survived with quick bleeding control. As blind and visually impaired parents, we need to ensure […]

Alice Sheppard & Kinetic Light’s DESCENT

In Inspiration, Reviews /

March 3, 2018

/ By: Holly

A few weeks ago, Blind Motherhood posted a blog about an accessible, new theatrical performance heading to New York City! DESCENT will be performed at New York Live Arts (NYLA) Thursday, March 22, Friday, March 23, and Saturday, March 24 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are now on sale via New York Live Arts in person at the […]

Alice Sheppard & Kinetic Light Present NY Premiere Of “DESCENT”

In Inspiration, Reviews /

February 21, 2018

/ By: Holly

Every now and again a rare opportunity presents itself in New York City. An upcoming, all accessible, all-inclusive production called DESCENT has got Blind Motherhood ready to hit the theater! Performed on a custom-designed architectural ramp installation with hills, curves, and peaks, DESCENT explores the pleasures of wheeled movement and reckless abandon. This new evening-length […]

Join the National Federation of the Blind Parent Mentoring Program

In Family/Relationships, Health & Wellness /

February 18, 2018

/ By: Holly

Since beginning Blind Motherhood, I have connected with many blind and visually impaired parents across the world. Each of us is looking for the same thing – a relationship with another person who understands the unique circumstances of parenting while visually impaired. The National Federation for the Blind is moving forward with it’s Blind Parent […]

NBC Providing Video Description for Olympic Games in PyeongChang

In Health & Wellness /

February 14, 2018

/ By: Holly

It’s not too late to enjoy the Olympic games if you’re a blind or visually impaired viewer. Comcast and NBC are offering an inclusive viewing experience for people with visual disabilities including video description to accompany 18 primetime telecasts of the PyeongChang Games. Working With Descriptive Video: NBC Olympics and Comcast are working with Descriptive […]

Lavelle School For the Blind Celebrates Multicultural Week

In School Age /

February 13, 2018

/ By: Holly

Schools across the country are increasingly recognizing the importance of exploring issues of diversity in education, with teachers looking for creative opportunities to help educate their students about our global society. New York City’s Lavelle School For the Blind is no different. From February 12 – 16th, the school is hosting a Multicultural Week, emphasizing the […]

Hadley Announces 2018 New Venture Competition

In Inspiration /

January 29, 2018

/ By: Holly

Are you legally blind and dreaming of starting your own business? Hadley can help! Submit your business plan and you may win up to $30,000 to bring your dream to reality! Hadley’s competition is open to legally blind US residents who successfully complete at least one course from our Forsythe Center for Employment and Entrepreneurship and will […]

Blind Momma’s Posh Pampering

In Health & Wellness, Reviews /

January 28, 2018

/ By: Holly

When I rang in 2018, one of my resolutions was to be kinder to myself. I know I need to do a better job of making time for me. That’s no easy task when you’ve got two kids and a “Mostly Wonderful” husband to take care of. Another complication, I am “NOT” a girly girl. […]

19 Fascinating Facts About Louis Braille

In Inspiration, School Age /

January 4, 2018

/ By: Holly

World Braille Day is celebrated annually on January 4th, the birthday of Braille inventor, Louis Braille. Louis would have been 209 years old today! Organizations around the globe use World Braille Day to promote awareness about the challenges faced by visually impaired individuals and to encourage businesses and governments to create economic and social opportunities for […]