For Father’s Day, VisionAware Peers share tributes in quite different but touching ways. Maribel Steel Maribel Steel poetically and appreciatively thanks her Dad for his skillful editing of her writings. Flattery Gets You Everywhere My father, Brian, shares a passion for the craft of writing. He is a well-seasoned author and linguist and is one … Continued
Dear Son, I recognize this is a bit selfish, but I am not above offering a few suggestions for Father’s Day, on June 19, 2016 (no doubt this is already on your calendar). You are probably already fretting about what to get me anyway, and searching the internet for appropriate items. So I thought I … Continued
Editor’s note: We reached out to Gil Johnson to write this article as a gift for readers who are fathers and sons. Gil is a life-long woodworker and is blind from glaucoma. In his own words, “When I was 10 or 11 years old, I began to acquire my own power and hand woodworking tools … Continued
Editor’s note: Guest blogger Kevin Dunn, who lost his vision due to retinal detachment and optic nerve damage, talks about being a father. Wonderful and Life-Changing Years Years 2001, 2002, 2004 and 2006 have been the most wonderful and the most life-changing times of my life thus far. After three months of doctors trying to … Continued
By DeAnna Quietwater Noriega Holiday activities often seem to center around the table and food. It is the time of year when we are expected to bring a dish or supply a tray of cookies or other treats for meetings and gatherings. The microwave oven has made things easier for those braille-reading fingers, and there … Continued
Ms. Nancy D. Miller, LMSW, began working with people of all ages who are blind, visually impaired, and multi-disabled in 1971. Since 1987, she has been Executive Director/CEO of VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, an 88-year-old vision rehabilitation and social service organization in New York City. Ms. Miller has a Bachelor of Science … Continued
Is Someone You Love Experiencing Vision Loss? If you have a parent or companion with declining vision, odds are you are deeply aware of the emotional toll it is taking on your loved one. It may seem selfish to think of yourself at such times, but the fact is that this experience is happening to … Continued
Gil Johnson is an avid (and talented) woodworker and author of Gil’s Guide to Home Repairs, Gil’s Guide to Woodworking, and Parenting or Grandparenting With Vision Loss on VisionAware.org. Gil’s professional life began as a Rehabilitation Counselor and Supervisor with the California Department of Rehabilitation. He proceeded to work for more than 40 years as … Continued
Joseph Monks creates and produces films for his production company Sight Unseen Pictures. He is also the first blind filmmaker to direct a feature film: The Bunker is a psychological thriller/horror film that revolves around the kidnapping of a congressman’s daughter. His wife Pamela Hazelton is an e-commerce and online business consultant and developer, focusing … Continued
What’s a Bucket List? In case you didn’t see the movie where the expression “bucket list” was made famous, it’s a list of things you want to do before your life is over. Depending on how long your list is, it would be a good idea to get started on it now. Choose at least … Continued