Writing Archives - Albinism Up Close

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Posts related to my love for Writing and writing for this site and other projects

Albinism, Blindness & Visual Impairment, Public Interpretation, Writing
My Worst Fears After Beginning Albinism Up Close
March 15, 2020 /
I had so many fears after beginning this project and coming out as blind, but I'm learning to conquer those fears along the way. I hope my journey can inspire yours.
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Everyday Life, Writing
Being a Songwriter: On Empathy and the Search for Meaning
July 21, 2019 /
Despite some poorly written over-angsty lyrics and poems here and there, writing songs has helped me learn to genuinely express myself.
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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. […]
Surviving the Beach with Albinism
In Albinism, Beach & Sun, Everyday Life, Hair & Beauty
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. […]
Phoenix Simone Walter: Rising Proudly
In Community Highlights
July 23, 2020
Phoenix Simone Walter is a photographer and graphic designer who also happens to have albinism. She rises above any challenges that come her way with grace. […]

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