Creating Songs as a Blind Person: How Suno Turned My Story into Music
Have you ever wanted to create your own music but decided it was impossible because you don’t play an instrument, can’t sing, or can’t see the screen very well? That’s exactly how I felt for most of my life, until I finally decided to try anyway. About six months ago, I had a strong desire […]
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Through Our Eyes: Independence Personified
“If you want any kind of independence, you must be motivated.” Sara Fitzwater The ice cream that Sara Fitzwater wasn’t altogether sure she wanted was beginning to melt. It wasn’t that Sara didn’t like ice cream, or that she didn’t appreciate the kind gesture that Alphapointe’s Career Placement Specialist, Martin Callen, had provided; rather, she […]
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Vision Adventurers: A Community Hub for People with Low Vision and Blindness Built by the Community for the Community
Discover Vision Adventurers, where accessibility meets imagination. It is a fully accessible online community built by and for people with low vision and blindness. Explore podcasts, games, resources, and shared experiences that inspire confidence and connection. Living With Low Vision I have been going blind all my life. Today I see light and a few […]
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Hearing My Environment: How Sound Helps Me Move When Vision Can’t
I use sound to navigate the world. The way footsteps change near a wall or doorway tells me where I am and where I am going. On websites, I rely on structure, labels, and consistency in the same way. Clear headings and labels are my “sound cues” online, turning information into something my screen reader […]
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What It Feels Like When a Website Can’t See Me Back
How blind and low-vision users experience websites through screen readers — and why accessible design matters. I don’t see your website the way you do. You open a page and your eyes take everything in at once: the logo, the layout, the main heading, the colors. Your brain understands the structure without effort. I arrive […]
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Listening for Safety: Crossing Bike Paths and Streets as a Blind Traveller
How blind pedestrians navigate traffic using sound — and why cyclists and drivers matter for accessibility and safety. I live in Montréal, a city that so many people fall in love with. They come for the food, the festivals, the culture, the bike paths, and the feeling that the streets themselves are alive. And I […]
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