Tag Archives: Braille

Blind in America: How Far Have We Come, How Far Will We Fall?

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Donna W. Hill

In 1953, my younger brother and I were diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa by Philadelphia’s internationally-renowned ophthalmologist Dr Edmund B. Spaeth. I was three and couldn’t see at night. My central vision was a heartbeat away from legal blindness. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Quiz & Fact Sheet on Blindness

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Donna W. Hill

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 →

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Is Literacy Really for Everyone? – the Numbers Tell a Different Story 

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Donna W. Hill

“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 →

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Butterflies & Me: An Author’s Breast Cancer Survival Story

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Donna W. Hill

We were in Lancaster County when it happened. Daytrips to the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country were common when we lived in Glenside. Rich, my soon-to-be husband, Curly Connor, my nine-year-old Lab-Golden cross and I would walk the rural roads … Continue reading →

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