@jordyn2493 I’m so sorry. I dealt with pain like that in my 20’s. Birth control pills helped though I didn’t like the mood swings that came with the meds.
I’ve called my dad on my commute home at least twice weekly for more than ten years. Each and every time, he stops what he’s doing to talk until I get home. I don’t think he’ll ever know how much that gift of time and attention means to me. #LittleThings
In the midst of difficult times, the element that has made all the difference to the success of the blind people's movement has been our continued commitment to working together. We are #StrongerTogether.
@SomeSteph It’s not just you. One of the reasons I find it cringe is because accessibility is not one size fits all. A bot cannot be as nuanced as a human.
Medical Professional: I worked with John who is blind. He taught me all I need to know about working with blind ppl.
Me: No sir, you learned everything you need to know about working with John.
So there are these beans we grew up eating, Ranch Style Beans you can only find in TX. My pops sent some for my last birthday and I just opened the last can. 😢 what’s a favorite food from your childhood?
Blind people use audible clues to gain context about what’s going on around us. If/when you see us approaching and you’re making some kind of noise (talking, typing, fiddling with your keys) don’t stop.
To dig into this some: szn is a trendy way to write the word season. It is accessible when read as s z n, because that's what it is. Accessibility is equal access not necessarily equal understanding. There is overlap here with Communications. More explanation in the replies. 1/5