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Welcome to The Unseen World of Blindness
What really happened to me? Was it blindness? A visual impairment? Beyond Sight. Beyond Assumptions. Unbreakable.
Unbreakable: The Unseen World of Blindness
Usefule Links
Access Force. (n.d.). Discover Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities.
https://accessforce.org/article/assistive-technology-for-disabled/
AccessForce offers resources and best practices for building accessible workplaces and schools, providing tools to support individuals with disabilities in work and educational environments.
Alikiotis, A. (n.d.). Decoding colorblindness: Exploring the reality and impact of colorblindness. Medshun.
https://medshun.com/article/is-colorblind-real
This article examines the reality of color blindness, discussing its genetic causes, different types, and how it impacts individuals’ ability to perceive colors accurately.
American Foundation for the Blind. (n.d.). AFB.
AFB is committed to increasing opportunities for people with vision loss by offering resources, advocacy, and technology solutions to improve accessibility and independence.
American Foundation for the Blind. (n.d.). Blindness and low vision.
https://www.afb.org/blindness-and-low-vision
This resource describes the different types of vision loss and promotes understanding, inclusion, and the use of assistive technologies to support independence.
American Foundation for the Blind. (n.d.). Disability employment research: Key takeaways.
This research summary highlights employment trends and disparities among blind and visually impaired individuals, emphasizing systemic challenges and areas where policy can improve.
American Foundation for the Blind. (n.d.). Disability rights resources.
This guide provides an overview of U.S. disability rights laws and resources, highlighting the legal protections and accommodations available to individuals with vision impairments.
American Foundation for the Blind. (n.d.). Using technology.
https://www.afb.org/blindness-and-low-vision/using-technology
This section of AFB’s website covers general and assistive technology for people with vision loss, including screen readers, magnifiers, and tools for daily living accessibility.
American Printing House. (n.d.). APH.
APH creates innovative products and educational tools for people who are blind or visually impaired, promoting independence and learning through technology and resources.
Battle for Blindness. (n.d.). Employment barriers: Overcoming workplace challenges for visually impaired professionals.
This article highlights common workplace barriers faced by visually impaired professionals and offers strategies for advocacy, accessibility, and inclusive employment practices.
Chernyak, P. (2025, June 5). How to cope with discrimination when you are blind or visually impaired. WikiHow.
https://www.wikihow.health/Cope-With-Discrimination-when-You-Are-Blind-or-Visually-Impaired
This guide provides an overview of U.S. disability rights laws and resources, highlighting the legal protections and accommodations available to individuals with vision loss.
Clark, S. (n.d.). 8 barriers to therapy for people who are visually impaired. Disability Counseling Institute.
https://disabilitycounseling.org/blog/8-barriers-to-therapy-who-visually-impaired
This article highlights common challenges that visually impaired individuals face when seeking therapy, such as inaccessible websites, intake forms, and uninformed practitioners, while promoting more inclusive mental health practices.
Colour Blind Awareness. (n.d.). Living with colour vision deficiency.
https://www.colourblindawareness.org/colour-blindness/living-with-colour-vision-deficiency/
This resource provides insight into the daily challenges faced by colorblind individuals, including difficulties in education, career growth, and everyday activities.
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Useful Links (continued)
Colorblind Guide. (n.d.). Impact of color blindness on quality of life.
https://www.colorblindguide.com/post/impact-of-color-blindness
This article explores how color blindness affects daily life, career decisions, and accessibility, providing insights into the challenges encountered by individuals with color vision deficiencies.
Moradi, H., & Perovic, B. (2025). Britney Spears and systemic reform: Embracing vulnerability in conservatorship laws. South Carolina Law Review. https://sclawreview.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/3.-Moradi-Perovic-Britney-Spears-Systematic-Reform.pdf
This law review article examines Britney Spears’ conservatorship case to critique guardianship systems and advocate for reforms based on vulnerability theory and autonomy rights.
Mukamal, R. (2020). 30 Apps, Devices and Technologies for People with Visual Impairments. American Academy of Ophthalmology.
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/low-vision-impairment-apps-tech-assistive-devices
This page features 30 apps, devices, and technologies created to help people with vision impairments, including screen readers, magnifiers, and navigation tools.
National Eye Institute. (2025). Vision rehabilitation.
https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/vision-rehabilitation
This government resource explains vision rehabilitation and describes services that assist individuals with visual impairments in maintaining independence and a good quality of life.
National Federation of the Blind (n.d.). NFB.
NFB promotes the rights and independence of blind individuals by providing resources, education, and assistive technology to improve accessibility and inclusion.
OrCam. (2024). Assistive technology for the visually impaired.
https://www.orcam.com/en-us/blog/assistive-technology-visually-impaired
OrCam provides advanced assistive technology for people with vision impairments, including wearable devices that improve reading, navigation, and daily independence.
RoboBraille. (2024). Accessible document conversion.
This website explains RoboBraille’s free, non-commercial service that converts documents into accessible formats such as Braille, MP3, and e-books, assisting users with visual and print disabilities worldwide.
State Library of North Carolina: Accessible Books & Library Services (n.d.).
https://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/about-us/accessible-books-and-library-services
This library provides books and magazines in accessible formats for individuals with visual, physical, or reading disabilities, mailing materials across the state to ensure accessibility.
Tumber, E. (n.d.). Understanding Colorblindness: Is it considered a disability? MedShun.
https://medshun.com/article/is-colorblind-a-disability
This article explores whether color blindness is considered a disability, discussing its impact on daily living, job limitations, and legal protections under disability laws.
WonderBaby.org. (n.d.). Coping with a diagnosis: Emotional support for families with visually impaired children.
https://www.wonderbaby.org/articles/emotional-support-for-families-with-visually-impaired-children
This article provides guidance and emotional support strategies for families adapting to a child’s visual impairment, focusing on resilience, peer connection, and caregiver well-being.