Category: Reviews
Blind Motherhood – Part II – Experiencing OrCam
During one of the hottest weeks in August, I arranged for my OrCam demonstration with Dr. Bryan Wolynski, a licensed optometrist and the company’s NYC representative. Of course the night before, “Mostly Wonderful” got called into work and my youngest daughter was up half the […]
Blind Motherhood – Part I – My Path to OrCam
As much as I hate to admit it, there are times when I’m just a blind, cynical New Yorker. I have a problem believing the hype when it comes to anything new to the realm of accessibility. When I came across a YouTube video for […]
Me Before You: Considering Suicide After Disability
What would you do if a tragic accident suddenly left you physically disabled? Do you think you could cope with the onset of a disability that would inevitably impact every facet of your life? Would you turn to suicide in an effort to escape your […]
A Blind Woman Walks Into “The Library”
Do you know the last time I went away for a few days with my husband? October 2014. For five days and four luxurious nights, we stayed on the maternity floor of our local hospital. I was recovering from a scheduled C-section. “Mostly Wonderful” slept […]
Chocolate Braille Bars
Easter baskets. As parents, it’s our responsibility to fill them with things like candy and chocolate. I put a lot of thought into what my kids might enjoy in their baskets, even though they are both only toddlers. Truth be told, they would probably be happy with […]
DK Braille Books – Beyond the Blind
I’ve been lucky enough to have met some really amazing people through Blindmotherhood.com. One of my readers, who happens to work for DK Publishing, was kind enough to send me a set of their newest non-fiction braille books. Although she did not request a blog […]
Cute As A Daisy: ETSY Shop Makes Blind Canes For Dolls
Recently, my three-year-old, Nuala, has become increasingly fascinated with “mommy’s canes.” Although not used every day, my daughter understands it’s a tool I utilize to help me navigate the world around us. She’s at the age where she wants to imitate everything I do. She has a […]