Anyone can reach the stars: experiences from a Space Camp alum – BlindNewWorld Thanks to an accessible Space Camp program, Declan has had the opportunity to pursue his interest in astronomy and the secrets of the universe

#MyBlindStory: Everyone's talking about #Artemis, so it's a perfect time to introduce our own rocket man, Declan.

Thanks to an accessible #SpaceCamp program, he's pursued his interest in astronomy and the secrets of the universe. 🚀 #BlindNewWorld

(Story on our site ⬇️)

Sounds good: the (radio) waves of inclusion – BlindNewWorld A childhood interest in radio and audio editing unlocked a life of inclusion for Emiel, who was born visually impaired

A childhood interest in radio and audio editing unlocked a life of #inclusion for Emiel, who was born #VisuallyImpaired.

Now, as founder of his own company, he produces podcasts including the European Blind Union's EBU in Action. 📻 #BlindNewWorld

#MyBlindStory ⬇️

Using my white cane to navigate to places where I belong – BlindNewWorld Tina's journey to a CVI diagnosis wasn't straightforward - but a white cane and supportive community helped her to a place where she belongs

#MyBlindStory: Our friend Tina, one of the breakout stars of #LoveOnTheSpectrum, had a long journey to her #CVI diagnosis.

But she embraced her #WhiteCane and navigated to supportive communities, finding the places where she belongs. 🫶🧑‍🦯 #BlindNewWorld

(Story on our site ⬇️)

From the classroom to the corner office: reuniting with my Perkins Brailler – BlindNewWorld Christina mourned the loss of her beloved Perkins Brailler - until a chance encounter years later brought it back to her.

A must-read #MyBlindStory x #MyPerkinsBrailler collab about the power of #braille!

Christina and her childhood #brailler were reunited after decades apart - the same tool that helped her read and write in school now supports her work at the NWGA Center for Independent Living #BlindNewWorld

The power and poetry in accessible communication – BlindNewWorld Poet Matthew Harris, who has Usher syndrome, stays in touch with his community with free, accessible communication via iCanConnect

#MyBlindStory: Poet Matthew Harris has hearing and #VisionLoss due to #UsherSyndrome - which made it difficult to keep in touch with his community.

Then he discovered free, #accessible communication from iCanConnect.

Read his story on #BlindNewWorld ⬇️

No one's like me: where’s CVI representation in the blindness community? – BlindNewWorld Tina embodies disability advocacy and pride - but is especially passionate about representation for Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)

#MyBlindStory: Tina - who you may recognize from #LoveOnTheSpectrum - is a fierce, fearless advocate for all of her communities.

But she's especially passionate about representation for Cerebral/Cortical #VisualImpairment, also known as #CVI.

Get to know her in our latest post. ⬇️ #BlindNewWorld

Finding disability pride through growing up blind – BlindNewWorld Tom Geraci was born blind - and embraced a disability pride mindset from an early age. This is his story - from age 6 to college and career.

#MyBlindStory: Tom Geraci - recent Merrimack College grad and current marketing intern at Perkins - was born #blind.

And he's always had a #DisabilityPride mindset: connecting, advocating and accomplishing - from age 6 to college and career. #BlindNewWorld ⬇️

My three senses: deafblind and invincible – not invisible – BlindNewWorld Nina Livingstone lost sight and hearing to Usher syndrome. With tenacity and talent, she navigated to success as a writer and public speaker

#MyBlindStory: Nina Livingstone lost her sight and hearing to #UsherSyndrome, then used her tenacity and talent to build a successful career as a writer and public speaker.

It's #DeafblindAwarenessWeek in the #BlindNewWorld!

(Story on our site ⬇️)

A Misunderstood Blonde making music and living with monocular vision – BlindNewWorld A tragic accident left recording artist Andrea Benham with monocular vision - but now she's making hits and loving life.

#MyBlindStory: An accident left recording artist Andrea Benham with vision in only one eye - but a confidence-boosting prosthetic, love of music and support from orgs like @rampdup.bsky.social ‬ brought her to a place where she's making hits and loving life. #BlindNewWorld 🎤🎶

Expertise and lived experience: Making online shopping accessible – BlindNewWorld Akash, a blind accessibility engineer at InnosearchAI uses lived experience to make online shopping accessible for people with vision loss.

#MyBlindStory: Akash Kakkar, a #blind #accessibility engineer at InnosearchAI, uses his own lived experience to make online shopping simple and enjoyable for people with #VisionLoss. 🛍️#BlindNewWorld

(Read his story on our site ⬇️)

Cross Eye Comics: sharing my story through out-of-this-world art – BlindNewWorld Doug Knight, legally blind creator of Cross Eye Comics, uses his lived experience to create unique art and out-of-this-world stories

#MyBlindStory: Doug Knight, legally #blind creator of Cross Eye Comics, uses his lived experience to create unique art and out-of-this-world stories to benefit his community.

Get to know him in the latest post on our blog. ⬇️ #BlindNewWorld

Taking CHARGE: how I found my voice and connected with the world – BlindNewWorld Tech and training from iCanConnect opened a world of communication, learning and fun for Dallas Bauer, a deafblind teen with CHARGE syndrome

#MyBlindStory: free technology and training from the iCanConnect program opened up a world of communication, learning and fun for Dallas Bauer, a teen with combined #HearingLoss and #VisionLoss due to #CHARGESyndrome. #BlindNewWorld

(Story on our site ⬇️)