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Getting Groceries when you have Vision Loss Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Have you or someone you know lost some vision?Had some loss for some time and want to gain more independence?Whatever your circumstances, you can shop for groceries on your own independently with very little help. Wouldn't that be awesome?There are many ways to shop for groceries when you have vision loss, all with varying degrees of monetary costs and help involved:L... Mon, Oct 23 2017 · 59 minutes ago Halloween is Almost Here!! Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Halloween is almost here!Need some last minute supplies? Kid change their mind on what costume they wanted?No Problem!! Check out the Amazon Halloween Shop for all kinds of cool costumes for all sizes!Ate all your candy before it was time for Trick or Treating? Have some more delivered FAST with Amazon Prime!Maybe you just wanna curl under the blankets and watch some ... Fri, Oct 20 2017 Essential Habits of Getting a Good Night of Sleep - Guest... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother We all need to get some sleep and rest. Sleep helps us in so many ways, keeping our mind and body working at top performance. It is critical to our health and wellbeing. Best of all it keeps people from being cranky and unhealthy. If you're the type of person that has a tough time getting to sleep, this information might help. Here are the do's and don'ts of gett... Thu, Oct 12 2017 Product Review - Sonic Alert Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother .I’ve recently been asked by Sonic Alert to review two of their products. I was given the Sonic Boom Travel Alarm clock and their NEW Bluetooth Sonic Boom Super Shaker Alarm.Sonic Alert is a company that specializes in alerting systems for people with hearing loss and for those who are hard to wake up. They sell alarm clocks that have extra-loud ringers and "bed sh... Tue, Oct 10 2017 The Conflict in Attitudes Between ASL & Deafness Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother American Sign Language (ASL) has steadily gained more exposure through television, movies and social media. It’s the third largest language used in the United States.People are eagerly taking classes, watching videos, and downloading Apps to learn ASL. They’ve even created signing Holograms and included ASL in a new video game.So, the more people that know ASL,... Wed, Sep 27 2017 7 Ways to Adapt Your Environment for Deafblind People -... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Whether it’s partial or complete deafblindness, when they’re home people with hearing and sight difficulties need to feel comfortable, safe and completely in charge of their surroundings. Acquired deafblindness can be frustrating and scary. It forces people to rethink their habits, their needs, and their environment. To help deafblind people gain their independenc... Fri, Sep 22 2017 5 Tips for Making Your Outdoor Living Space Completely Safe... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother There are millions of people in the world who live with some degree of sight loss either from birth, or caused by an injury or old age. All of those people want both their indoor and outdoor spaces to be completely safe and secure so that they can be independent in them.When it comes to outdoor spaces, visually impaired individuals need a space that’s free of clu... Tue, Sep 19 2017 Chuckle of the Day - Coffee Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother ME BEFORE COFFEEME AFTER COFFEE [...] Wed, Sep 13 2017 5 Home Décor Trends That Never Go Out Of Style (Guest Post) Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother For most people home décor is not something they plan to change whenever a new style becomes trendy. But when decorating their home, the up-and-coming fashion will certainly be something they follow and respect. The catch though is that when you decorate after a while, you really don’t have to change everything to make your home trendy and fashionable, but just a f... Mon, Sep 11 2017 The OrCam - Glasses for the Blind Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother The OrCam device is a smart camera that sits on the user’s glasses and reads text aloud to people who are visually impaired or blind.While the OrCam device is not exactly “glasses for blind person”, it definitely looks that way. The device is so small and discreet, it is barely noticeable. Besides its compact size, there are many amazing OrCam features that m... Thu, Sep 07 2017 Home Alarm Systems for People with Hearing Loss Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Home safety is usually a concern for most people, but it can be more worrisome for those with hearing loss – especially for those who just recently lost it. So how do people with hearing loss protect themselves and their belongings? They can get an alarm system and have a few modifications added. So, here’s my list of home alarm systems for people with hearing lo... Tue, Sep 05 2017 My Gripe about Contact Forms Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Need the Transcript? Don't forget it's Captioned for the "Signing Impaired" [...] Tue, Aug 29 2017 4 Best Comfortable Home Renovation Tips for Visually... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother When you’re trying to make cozy and fully functional surroundings for people with low vision, there are some practices you should always keep in mind. These practices are considered as the universal design – the design that can be beneficial to all of the potential users of the space. The main goal behind the principles of the universal design is to make everythi... Fri, Aug 25 2017 Chuckle of the Day Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Saw this on Pinterest and laughed way more than I should've.I think they were high when they tried to type "language" too. [...] Wed, Aug 23 2017 Best 8 Super Foods to Jump Start your Weight Loss (Guest... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Many people want to lose weight, yet they don’t know how to do it effectively. Some have engaged themselves with different kinds of indoor cycling, exercises and foods; some were helpful, while some didn’t achieve any result.In this short article, we are going to reflect best 8 super foods that will do the magic for you. Dieting can help you lose weight than aerob... Thu, Aug 10 2017 How to Become a Successful Wholesale Supplier In 30 Days... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother These days, nearly everyone has a side job. It’s a fun way to make some extra cash! Some people write blogs, some sell artwork on Etsy, and some run drop shipping businesses from the comfort of their own homesWhether you’re looking to supplement your income, gain financial freedom, or simply seeking more work-life balance, becoming a wholesale supplier is a great ... Tue, Aug 08 2017 Chuckle of the Day Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Here's a little cartoon before we head into the weekend! Have a great one! [...] Fri, Aug 04 2017 Healthy Cooking with an Air Fryer Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Last Christmas, I got an air fryer from my folks and have loved it since.An air fryer is a kitchen appliance that “fries” food but with little or no oil used at all. It does this by circulating hot air around the food. It’s like a tabletop convection oven. Most models come with a basket that looks like a deep fryer basket, but without needing all the heavy oi... Tue, Aug 01 2017 Moving On A Shoestring - What Are The Best Practices?... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Moving can get quite expensive, especially if you don't plan the relocation in advance. But moving a couple of times in a short period of time can really take a toll on your wallet.Luckily, there are some easily applicable tips that you can use to save your money every time you relocate. And the more you move, the more you'll actually save.Many relocation expenses ... Mon, Jul 24 2017 The Great Outdoors - Recreation Ideas for Children with... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother It can be difficult for parents to find fun activities for their children to enjoy outdoors. But, this becomes even more of a challenge if your child has vision or hearing loss. Many of the activities that other children love simply won’t be enjoyable to a child who cannot hear or see. Fortunately, there are still plenty of activities that deaf or blind children can... Sat, Jul 22 2017 Top 10 Glasses Styles to Explore in 2017 (Guest Post) Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Eyes may be the window to the soul, but glasses are the frames through which we see the world. Read on for our list of the top 10 trends in eyewear. 1. Wire Rim Glasses Wire rim glasses aren't just for your grandpa anymore. Hipsters across the country have latched onto this old school style. Wire frames are a super flattering style that keep the face br... Thu, Jul 20 2017 Get this Blog on Kindle! Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother You can get this Blog feed directly to your Kindle! Just click on the photo and sign up! [...] Wed, Jul 19 2017 Home Security 101: How To Help Improve Your Home Security... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Many disabled people can safely and effectively look after themselves, while living independent lives, however, achieving the most effective home security can pose some extra difficulties to those with an impairment. Burglars and home invaders are not the types of people that are likely to have qualms about victimizing a disabled person. However, with some dilige... Tue, Jul 18 2017 How Your Company's Website is Costing you Potential... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Did you know that there's about 15.3% of adults in the United States who have trouble hearing, and 9.4% of adults who have trouble seeing?So if these adults cannot access your website, you're losing customers. Your Site's Readability Several factors impede your potential clients ability to read your website.These include:Busy background - text on top of a p... Wed, Jul 12 2017 5 Great Tips on Preserving your Email Privacy Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother We all get Spam mail, that's a fact of life these days in the world of technology.The "block" option doesn't always work as some of these emails keep coming back to haunt us.So here are 5 great tips on preserving your email privacy:Image Source: Pixabay.com1. Use AccountKiller.comGo to AccountKiller.com and go through the list of websites you think you have registere... Thu, Jul 06 2017 Insulin Pen Commercials Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Video transcript available here. [...] Mon, Jul 03 2017 Welcome Back & New LOGO! Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Welcome Back Everyone!!The Winner of the Logo Contest is Rose Kamma Sarkany who has Usher's Syndrome, check out her Logo Submission and her Website! "Eye peeking through peripheral vision loss & trails of circles are soundwaves of hearing loss" - Rose Kamma Sarkany Rose wanted to donate her $15 prize to the Usher Syndrome Coalition. "The Usher Syndrome Coa... Sat, Jul 01 2017 A Questionaire & Some News Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Hey Everybody!!The contest closed last Friday and there was one entry so it's a winner by default!I'll be busy renovating the site with some upgrades and the new logo and relaunch everything on July 1st! It will be Confessions of a Deafblind Mother's 4 year Anniversary as it's own Domain site!It would help greatly if you, my loyal readers and fans, could tell me w... Tue, Jun 20 2017 I'm Deafblind & That's Okay Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother I wrote this for Stir4All back in April 2016 and I thought I'd share my original writing (with some changes)I was born profoundly deaf and legally blind (my eye doctor suspects Retinopathy of Prematurity). I eventually got glasses that corrected my vision to 20/200, and a pair of hearing aids. Other than this, growing up I had no other adaptations, I held books and to... Fri, Jun 16 2017 Sighted Student & Blind Parent - Both Get Educated... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother I was sent this post by a reader and have gained permission to share it.It was posted on ZooMax.coSighted Student and Blind Parent-Both Get Educated - ZoomaxHow do blind parents educate their sighted children in the student life, and what do they learn from the children?I hope you enjoyed this article and have a great week! [...] Mon, Jun 12 2017 15 Things Lazy People Have Done That’ll Make You LOL Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother -We’ve all had lazy moments in our lives when we just don’t feel like making any extra effort. Whether it’s from exhaustion after a long hard day at work, from being an overworked parent, or from being sick. But there are some people out there that have taken laziness to a whole new level that you just can’t help but laugh out loud at their stupidity or look o... Sat, Jun 03 2017 Exercise Is For Everyone: Daily Physical Activity Tips For... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother It is a known fact that regular exercising and leading an active life helps improve both the physical and the mental health. Training on a regular basis can help reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes type II, obesity, stress, depression and anxiety, among others. This is why, everybody, including people who are visually impaired shoul... Thu, Jun 01 2017 HOW MUCH CAN YOU SAVE ON ELECTRICITY BY USING LED LIGHTS? -... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Image source: [link] Any idea what percentage of the electricity bill is your lighting? According to recent studies the percentage of lighting cost was up to 40%. Isn’t it quite high? Yes, it is! It nearly makes up for half of the utility bill which indicates that if we consume less energy through lighting, we can save a lot of money!This is where the role of LE... Thu, May 18 2017 Creative Wall & Floor Tiles for your Bathrooms and... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother When looking for creative ways to design your bathroom and kitchen walls, and in looking for floor tiles for your home, it is always a good idea to consider ceramic tiles.While they are primarily used on floors, they can also be used for walls. In fact, there is a growing number of homes and establishments that use ceramic for their wall covering, and for good reason.... Tue, May 16 2017 New WebSITE LOGO Design Contest! Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother July 1st will be this Site's 4 year Anniversary!I'm calling all Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deafblind, and Blind Artists, Photographers, Graphic Artists and the like for a CONTEST! WHAT: A new Logo Cover - A new title cover for this site, a Facebook Cover, and a Thumbnail picture that represents Deaflbindness in a clear and positive way:Tactile Sign Language... Fri, May 05 2017 Chuckle of the Day Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother You'd be surprised to find out that people think we're flirting or are really interested in them when we're just trying to lipread them.I forget that in "hearing" culture that they sometimes don't look at each other while talking."Just Stop! I'm not flirting! It's called lipreading"Have a great weekend! [...] Fri, Apr 21 2017 Running Blind: Tips for Runners with Visual Impairments -... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Being visually impaired shouldn’t stop you from enjoying any activity, including running.There are some important tips to keep in mind if you are planning on taking up on running and you have problems with your vision: 1. You will need to choose the appropriate guiding technique to rely on for running safely. - You can either choose to listen to verbal direct... Mon, Apr 17 2017 What Are The Popular Types of Window Awnings? - Guest Post Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother If you are interested in enhancing your windows, then you should try using awnings. Awnings have been used since ancient days as they have the capability of fulfilling different purposes for your home. Nowadays, almost all awning models are run on automated systems.It is easy to control and install awnings. Thus, you will never have trouble in operating them. They a... Wed, Apr 12 2017 Upcoming Conferences of Interest for Deaf People Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother I was curious on upcoming events so I decided to research it and share with you.Please note: I didn't include State Association Meetings - those are easy to look up by searching your State's Association of the Deaf. MAY12 - 13 Mayfest, Toronto, ONJUNE22 - 25 Hearing Loss Association of America, Salt Lake Cty, UT25 - 27 The American Society for Deaf Children... Mon, Apr 10 2017 5 Gigantic Influences made by People who were Blind or... Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Most of us know that Louis Braille invented the Braille reading system that influenced how people with vision challenges can read.But did you know there are other people who were blind that largely influenced the world around us today? 5 Influences made by People who were Blind1. Dr. James GaleDr. James Gale invented a better way to make and store gunpowder t... Thu, Mar 30 2017 Adaptive Technology of the Future for the Deaf Community Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother We've all seen the News of the futuristic technology coming out, such as the new cochlear implant that has no external parts, sign language translation programs, and cool animated interactive sign language.But what about those people that these technologies cannot help, or for those who don't want to be "fixed"? If you ask me, researchers should also include ada... Mon, Mar 27 2017 Site Review - Signing with Robert Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother I heard about this site through Social Media and had to check it out.Signing with Robert uses GIFs to teach a word or phase in ASL. It's short, clear and simple. It's categorized in Topic groups so it's easy to look up.I like this as it'll help with my ASL Tutoring in case I don't know a phrase or sign a client wants to know, I can look it up right then.via G... Fri, Mar 24 2017 hiпроооо liked this Welcome Wednesday - The Flipside Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother Good Morning!Today's Welcome Wednesday is a Facebook Page called "The Flipside" which features short and funny clips about life as a Deaf person and ASL.Whenever I see a new video from him in my Newsfeed, I know I'm going to have a good laugh. I hope you check him out! [...] Wed, Mar 22 2017 How to Manage your Time as a Working Mom Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother I've been busy making profiles on a variety of freelancing sites and online tutoring sites that I forgot to make a Post last week.So, between working online and doing house chores tere's been some goofing off where I get pulled into reading my social media accounts and scrolling through Pinterest.There's also that hour and so first thing in the morning where I'm like ... Mon, Mar 20 2017 4 Ways You Can Help Others With Vision Loss Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother It's the last day of #SaveYourVisionWeek and I wanted to show how everyone can help people with vision loss. 1. Join a Local or National CharityJoining a charity that supports research or helps people losing their vision. Such as Bright Focus, Fight for Sight, and VisionAware among others can help raise awareness, fund research, and meet peers. You can lear... Fri, Mar 10 2017 Awesome Vision Technology Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother It's Day 4 of #SaveYourVisionWeek & I want to go over some awesome vision technology for people with low vision.There may come a time in your life or a loved one's life where:Your vision just cannot be corrected any further with glassesYou've acquired an eye disease or injuryYou're like me and were just born with itWell if you're like me and tired of getting ink on... Thu, Mar 09 2017 Why Eye Exams are Important Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother It's Day 3 of #SaveYourVisionWeek....Did you know that many causes of Vision loss & blindness go undetected until it's too late? Many of these have no symptoms until it's too late. Diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataracts Retinitis Pigmentosa, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This is why an annual eye exam is important.I don't mea... Wed, Mar 08 2017 Preventing Eye Strain Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother It's Day Two of Save Your Vision week.Preventing Eye Strain Source: Pixabay.com In today's technological world, we can barely get away from a computer, smartphone or TV screen. We stare at a screen all day at work, then arrive home to stare some more. You've probably experienced eye strain at least once these days. Symptoms usually are:Tired eyesHeadachesBlur... Tue, Mar 07 2017 Protect your Eyes at Work
Confessions of a DeafBlind Mother This week from March 5-11th is Save Your Vision Week. So all week I will feature post on different ways you can save your vision.Today I'm focusing on eye safety at work. Did you know that there are more than 27,000 eye injuries at work every year? Common causes of eye injuries:Flying objects (wood, metal, glass)ToolsParticles (dust, grindings)Chemical bur... Mon, Mar 06 2017 |
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