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Tag: personal stories

Blindness is Not Helplessness: Mistie’s Medical Story

Posted on September 19, 2025 - 3:17 pm by Mistie Hale
Author standing in front of a wall with large flowers

Medical professionals are trained to heal, yet at times forget to listen. For patients who are blind or have low vision, this can mean a hospital stay filled with misunderstandings and unmet needs, in addition to their medical treatment. Medical care should focus on treating a patient’s condition with respect, professionalism, and understanding. Unfortunately, this […]

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Meet Khadija Bari: A Career Placement Expert

Posted on September 11, 2025 - 11:41 am by Amy Lynn Smith
Headshot of Khadija Bari

Editor’s Note: Since this blog was first published (2022), Khadija and her partners sold MEAT + BREAD in 2024. When Khadija Bari first moved to the United States at the age of 22, the availability of services for people who are blind or low vision – or even, to a large degree, accommodations being provided […]

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From Blind Beginner to Confident Competitor—Skating Through Life 

Posted on August 11, 2025 - 10:56 am by Lori Miller
close-up of roller skates on an older child

After my mom overcame her initial panic upon learning that I would be completely blind, she embarked on a quest to provide me with the best opportunities in life.  She had read in a publication that roller skating was great for developing balance. She visited the local skating rink to learn how to get me […]

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Social Skills That Shaped My Success: A Blind Professional’s Story 

Posted on July 7, 2025 - 12:25 pm by Lori Miller
headshot of person outdoors

Growing up as a blind child, I remember small but significant moments. To some, these things might not seem important—but looking back, these simple experiences helped shape my social skills and contributed to my success in life and at work.  I remember always wanting to fit in and be like my sighted peers. My mom […]

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Participating in “Careers and Canine Connections”

Posted on April 15, 2025 - 12:48 pm by Amy Arias-Esquivias
Amy stands on a bridge overlooking a small river. In the background are trees with their leaves starting to change color.

Editor’s note: Hear from a Careers and Canine Connection 2023 attendee in this updated blog, and consider applying to Careers and Canine Connections 2025! I attended Careers and Canine Connections 2023 to learn about career exploration while also learning about dog guides and all that goes into having a dog guide by our side! Getting […]

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