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Albinism, Beach & Sun, Everyday Life, Hair & Beauty
Surviving the Beach with Albinism
July 30, 2020 /
People with albinism can enjoy the beach as well as people without it, but we do need to take a few more precautions. Here, I run down some of those considerations and tips so that you can enjoy your time at the beach with albinism, fair skin, and photophobia.
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Albinism, Beach & Sun, Everyday Life, Hair & Beauty
Sunscreen: How to Choose the Right Sunscreen & Apply It Properly
July 2, 2020 /
Those of us with albinism need to vigilant about sunscreen application. Here, I'll outline some factors that will help you choose the best sunscreen for you and your family and application tips.
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Choosing a White Cane: Style & Material
In Blindness & Visual Impairment, Low Vision Products, Technology
October 12, 2020
Today's mobility canes have so many options for materials, styles, tips, handles, and more. Choosing the one that is right for you is based on your preferences, experiences, and style. Here, I'll describe some of the different styles and materials of mobility cane that are available. […]
Feeling Like a Burden: Gaining Independence & Asking for Help
In Albinism, Blindness & Visual Impairment, Everyday Life, Mental Health
October 5, 2020
Feeling like a burden often goes hand in hand with having a disability, but you are not alone. There are steps we can take to ease that feeling and gain back some of our sense of independence as well. […]
The Blind Tax: The Real Costs of Being Blind
In Blindness & Visual Impairment, Everyday Life
September 28, 2020
The Blind Tax is the high cost of making the world accessible for a blind or visually impaired person. It is very real and very high. I'll review some of these costs in detail in the hopes that it raises some much needed awareness. […]
Ocular Albinism: X-Linked & What That Means
In Albinism, Blindness & Visual Impairment
September 18, 2020
Ocular Albinism is an x-linked variant of albinism. Here, I'll detail what that means in simple terms and how it may affect your diagnosis. I also share some important notes about accepting others' differences. […]
The White Cane: History & Laws
In Blindness & Visual Impairment, Low Vision Products, Technology
August 13, 2020
The white cane has a long history, but laws regulating its use and safety are fairly recent and vary by state. Here I discuss that history, laws, and the types of canes that exist for blind and visually impaired people. […]

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