Hey Holly: I recently was approved to receive Social Security Disability Benefits. Can I work part-time and still receive my benefits? Sincerely, Newly Blind Dear Newly Blind: That’s a great question and one a lot of blind people ask if they are entitled to receive […]

It’s not easy right now to pull yourself away from the constant flow of information pertaining to coronavirus. Although it’s tough to admit. You need a break. Yes, seriously. In these uncertain times, it’s okay to admit that you may be feeling anxious. Experts are […]

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has created a new reality marked by palpable feelings of grief and loss. No one would disagree that our world has changed. Logically, we know many of these changes are temporary; but after months of quarantining and social distancing […]

Living in New York City has its own unique set of challenges. The concrete jungle isn’t always friendly, especially when you’re trying to cross the street with your kids and guide dog in tow. Now a New York City Judge is recognizing the challenges for […]

Blind Motherhood gives me something that feeds my soul. This site and the ability to create and connect with others provide me purpose. Each of us needs to get to know who we are deep within ourselves. You have to be you. Nobody but you. […]

People often ask me, “How have you accomplished so much in life as a blind person?” Much of what I have done comes from a combination of my faith and an innate sense of resiliency. Within these two realms, there is also a deep sense […]

Did you ever skip stones when you were a kid? Pebble after pebble, you throw a tiny rock as far as our arm’s length and strength will allow. Once the pebbles hit the surface of the water, they slowly begin to sink out of sight. […]

Last year, Blind Motherhood posted a blog about how Herbal Essences created an inclusive bottle design for the vision impaired. Fast forward one year and Herbal Essences chose World Sight Day to announce the expansion of the brand’s push for accessibility in partnership with the […]

When Selma Blair walked the red carpet at the Vanity Fair Oscar party, the world took notice. Using a custom made black cane, it was her first public appearance since announcing she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) last fall. Best known for her […]

Spoilers ahead, obviously. Sandra Bullock’s Bird Box landed on Netflix this holiday season, scaring the bejeezus out of an approximate 45 million subscribers, myself included. The movie begins by introducing the audience to Mallory (Bullock), seen sternly warning her two young children (oddly named “Boy” and […]

Have you ever been in the shower and reached for the shampoo, but accidentally grabbed your conditioner instead? Too often manufacturers create bottles that look and feel the same, making it difficult for the visually impaired to differentiate between products without getting a little creative. […]

For the past ten years, my family has hosted an annual school supply drive with all donations benefitting local veteran’s families. Book bags, pencil cases, folders, lunch sacks…you name it; we collect it. Over the years we’ve been relatively successful, but for added insurance, my […]

America’s animal lovers have spoken, and after more than half a million votes from across the country, Frances from Staten Island, New York is one of only 21 courageous canines to be advancing to the semifinal rounds of the 2018 American Humane Hero Dog Awards®, […]