Some of us were nervous. Several had canceled at the last minute because of safety concerns. In any case, we were here in Richmond, Virginia to do a very important job for the blind of Virginia and we were not going to be deterred. Annually, the National Federation of...

At the January 23, 2020 meeting of the Greater Alexandria Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind, gold metal and record-holding Paralympic swimmer McClain Hermes talked about her challenges and her successes at becoming a world-class athlete -- who happens to...

The vision-impaired like to participate as much as any other person. This means that the blind like to participate in sports, theater, card games, and leadership. So, why shouldn't the vision-impaired participate in taking photos and videos with their smartphones?...

Technology has opened a lot of doors when it comes to employment for the blind. Everyone is encouraged to develop computer skills if they are to have a chance of finding any job in the future. Which brings up the question. How do blind people use a computer keyboard...

One day while I was out to lunch with my coworkers, we were standing in line in a very busy fast-food restaurant. When it was my turn to pay for my purchase, I pulled out a wad of paper money from my pocket and began sorting through it one by one trying to see which...

Requiring vision to shave, like in most of life's activities, is overrated. How men shave their faces is no exception. There are several kinds of blades men use to shave their faces. This article will not explain how a vision-impaired person can use a straight-edged...

Like most adaptive techniques used by the vision-impaired, the solutions to seemingly complex challenges can be solved with some thought and a bit of courage. When I first learned to cross a street completely sightless, it challenged me in ways I hadn't imagined. My...

Technology has opened a lot of doors when it comes to employment for the blind. Everyone is encouraged to develop computer skills if they are to have a chance of finding any job in the future. Which brings up the question. How do blind people use a computer keyboard...

Often, I am asked, "If you are blind, how do you put the return address and to address on an envelope?". The simplicity of the answer may surprise you! Even though this is the time of email, tweets, and video, there are still times one needs to write their name and...

Americans, along with several other cultures, are used to getting in lines. As one person moves forward, the person behind them moves forward also. This process continues until everyone has moved forward. But, if you can't see, how do you know when to move forward...