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Oliver Sacks
Sacks, neurologist and New York Times best selling author, wrote with empathy and insight about the human mind, including his own vision loss.
Website
info@oliversacks.com
James Thurber
Humorist and cartoonist, Thurber’s unique vision shaped his surreal stories and cartoons, making everyday life magical.
https://www.thurberhouse.org
Alice Walker
Pulitzer Prize winner, Walker’s powerful novels and essays reflect her experiences, including losing sight in one eye.
My About Page Biography
https://alicewalkersgarden.com/
Jorge Luis Borges
Borges’ blindness deepened his literary imagination, inspiring poetic and philosophical masterpieces.
Jorge Luis Borges bibliography
Labyrinths (short story collection)
Haben Girma
The first Deafblind Harvard Law graduate, Girma’s memoir is a testament to advocacy, innovation, and breaking barriers.
macularsociety.org
Get the Book
Georgina Kleege
Kleege’s essays blend memoir and cultural critique, challenging stereotypes and expanding understanding of blindness.
What Blindness Brings to Art by Georgina Kleege
Jo Elizabeth Pinto
Pinto’s novels and memoirs draw from her experiences as one of the first blind students in public schools, inspiring empathy and reflection.
https://brightsideauthor.com/
Zachary Shore
Historian and author, Shore’s books on decision-making and conflict offer sharp insights, informed by his own low vision.
https://www.zacharyshore.com › blindness
Instagram
Jim Knipfel
Knipfel’s memoirs are darkly funny and honest, chronicling his journey with retinitis pigmentosa and punk sensibility.
Pranav Lal
Blind from birth, Lal writes fantasy and adventure, proving imagination and technology can overcome any barrier.
https://pranavwrites.com
Tom Sullivan
Sullivan, visually impaired author and illustrator, crafts inventive children’s books that spark curiosity and joy.
https://thomasgsullivan.com
Michael Hingson
Blind since birth, Hingson survived 9/11 with his guide dog Roselle. His bestselling book Thunder Dog offers a gripping perspective on trust, teamwork, and resilience. He inspires readers to rethink blindness and capability.
https://michaelhingson.com
YouTube
Lucy Edwards
A BBC presenter and author, Lucy lost her sight due to a rare condition. She shares her experiences as a blind woman, makeup artist, and advocate, making her work relatable and empowering for disabled and non-disabled audiences alike.
https://www.lucyedwards.com
Instagram
Cassandra Mae Spittmann
A German singer-songwriter who is blind, Cassandra shares her journey through music and social media, inspiring audiences with her talent and unique perspective on life and artistry.
Anastasia Pagonis
A Paralympian and speaker, Anastasia uses her platform to change perceptions of blindness and shares her journey as an athlete and advocate, making her story both motivating and educational.
Anastasia Pagonis challenges perceptions of ...
Olympics.com
Instagram
Oceanne Comtois
An albino and legally blind influencer, Oceanne discusses beauty, fashion, and disability, offering a fresh voice on representation and self-acceptance in the visually impaired community.
Rachel Mackenzlee Mayta
Disability advocate and content creator, Rachel shares her experiences as a blind woman, promoting accessibility and self-advocacy through engaging storytelling and practical advice.
Instagram · rachel.mackenzlee
Rachel Mackenzlee Mayta – Healthy Vision Month
RachelMackenzlee@gmail.com
Pete Gustin
A blind surfer and voice-over artist, Pete uses humor and insight to challenge stereotypes, making his content both entertaining and enlightening for readers and viewers.
https://petegustin.com/blind-surfer/
Claire Sisk
The first blind chef on UK TV, Claire is a disability advocate who brings a unique culinary perspective and promotes inclusion through her writing and media presence.
Blind Content Creator Claire Sisk On Cooking With A Visual – YouTube · This Morning
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