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Tag Archives: blindness
Blind Author’s Inspiring Message Transforms Book Cover Competition
October is one of my favorite months. It’s a great time to take a vacation, but this year, I’m doing no such thing. In fact, I’m working harder than I ever have. Earlier this month, my educator-recommended novel, The Heart … Continue reading
Posted in AllAuthor, authors, Blindness, Book Cover, breast cancer, Cats & Dogs, Education, fantasy, novel, The Heart of Applebutter Hill, Uncategorized, Visually Impaired, young adult
Tagged AllAuthor, author, blind, blindness, book cover design, Donna W. Hill, education, fantasy, fiction, high school mystery, Lizza Studios, novel, screen reader accessibility, social justice, The Heart of Applebutter Hill, young adult
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Retiring Guide Dogs: No One-Size-Fits-All Solution
Weeks before Hunter’s 13th birthday on March 7, 2016, he and Donna walk along their favorite Trail; shows Greening Moss: photo by Rich Hill. Despite the many wonderful things guide dogs can do for their blind handlers, they share a … Continue reading
Posted in Blindness, Dogs, Guide dogs, Uncategorized, Visually Impaired
Tagged blindness, Guide dogs, service dogs, veterinary, Visually impaired, WPLongform, Writers' Life
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National Poetry Month: a Tribute from a Fictional Creative Writing Class
“No, you go first.” Here’s a chapter from my novel The Heart of Applebutter Hill. It’s the first day of the summer term at the Plumkettle Learning Center. Our heroine, 14-year-old Abigail, her guide dog Curly Connor and best friend … Continue reading
Posted in authors, Blindness, Braille, novel, poetry, Uncategorized, Visually Impaired, Wrighting, young adult
Tagged blindness, novel, Plato, poetry, quotes, Rushti, William Wordsworth, writing
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Equal Rights for Blind Americans? Author Says We’re not There Yet
As a member of various blindness, advocacy and guide dog organizations, it’s not uncommon to come across a request from a college student to take a survey on blindness, and I’m always happy to participate. Rarely, however, (in fact, never) … Continue reading
Posted in Accessibility, authors, Blindness, Disability, Guide dogs, novel, Service Dogs, Smashwords, Uncategorized, Visually Impaired, young adult
Tagged accessibility, ADA, advocacy, author, blindness, equal rights, equality, Guide dogs, justice, Longreads, Scribd, Smashwords, The Heart of Applebutter Hill
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Quiz & Fact Sheet on Blindness
After inviting me to be on his radio show on the Changing Behavior Network, psychologist Dr. James Sutton asked me if I had a quiz or fact sheet about blindness that he could make available through: http://www.thechangingbehaviornetwork.com/ I didn’t, so … Continue reading
Posted in Accessibility, ADA, authors, Blindness, Braille, diabetes, Disability, Education, Guide dogs, Literacy, Print Disabilities, Service Dogs, Uncategorized, Visually Impaired, young adult
Tagged accessibility, blindness, Braille, contest, giveaway, Guide dogs, print disabilities, quiz, service dogs
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Is Literacy Really for Everyone? – the Numbers Tell a Different Story
“They’re right! It is nice to snuggle up with a good book.” – photo by Rich Hill Which minority has the greatest disparity between literacy, unemployment and income on the one hand and intellect, talent and willingness to work on … Continue reading
ADA: 24 years — Why People with Disabilities are Complaining
Americans with disabilities are supposed to have equal rights. They are protected by federal law from discrimination in areas such as employment, public accommodations, transportation and government services. The landmark legislation establishing these rights and the framework to procure and … Continue reading
Posted in Accessibility, ADA, Blindness, Disability, Guide dogs, Service Dogs, Uncategorized, Visually Impaired
Tagged ADA, blindness, disability, discrimination, equal access, Guide dogs, human rights, service dogs, social justice
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