By Roqayah Ajaj In a recent discussion I had with a group of teachers of the visually impaired, one of the teachers (who is blind herself) mentioned that her own mother still directed her with vague words like “here” and “there,” instead of giving precise directions. As educators and advocates, we push for communities toContinue reading “Building a System of Support: Critical Tips for Caregivers of Children who Are Blind”
Category Archives: Disability Empowerment
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Moving Beyond Words, Toward Action
by Roqayah Ajaj It is International Day of Persons with Disabilities! Many leaders and organizations are publicly celebrating this day. Their posts are talking about different types of disabilities, raising awareness, shedding light on successful people with disabilities, and admiring people with disabilities and presenting them as “inspirational.” Others talk about disability rights. Many times,Continue reading “International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Moving Beyond Words, Toward Action”
Diversely Blind 