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Blog list last updated on March 4, 2010

http://plume.dk/blog
"Danish, male, social phobic, losing eyesight to diabetes. Loves music, books, photography, animals, girls, TV, humour, soccer and the internets."

http://skiingwithcourtney.blogspot.com
"I am a legally blind athlete who is training for cross-country skiing with hopes of representing Canada at the 2010 Paralympic Games. I have been competing in cross-country skiing for four years, but I transitioned into the sport after twelve years of being on Canada's national Paralympic track and field team."

http://notnotblind.blogspot.com
"If we miss the point, the point’s too small."

http://tactiletheworld.wordpress.com
"I was born Christine Amanda Roschaert on January 5, 1980 … in Ottawa, Ontario … to hearing parents. I was sent to the Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf in 1984 to start a lifelong education in Deaf Culture. My parents, Robert and Jillian, went on to learn sign language, as well."

http://blindflaneur.com
"I walk through my blindness the way I saunter down streets in Paris: unfettered and alive, ever delighted by the raw material of the senses. Come along with me. Just don’t try to take my arm unless I ask."

http://therangerstation.blogspot.com
"Ramblings from some dude in the Assistive Technology industry"

http://writefromthesoulvisualeyes.blogspot.com
"This blog will be an outlet for sharing thoughts on writing children's books as well as the path to publication (got my fingers crossed) and the journey beyond. It will also be a place to chronicle my journey of losing my sight. I imagine there will be an intersection of the two."

http://www.obs.org/blog
"What’s happening at the Overbrook School for the Blind, in Philadelphia, PA"

http://nystagmite.wordpress.com
"I am a blind man in the UK aged about 60, and my interests include blindness topics, health in general, and the environment…. the Blind Buzz tries to cover the latest stories in my chosen fields."

http://www.tbase.com/index.php?q=en/blogs/sharlyn-ayotte
"I created this blog because I believe in dialogue with our partners, clients, and their customer - the end consumer. I chose to name this blog 'Blind Ambition' because it represents my personal history as a blind entrepreneur, with the objective of bridging the gap between organizations and their blind, partially sighted and deafblind consumers in a welcomed exchange of perspective."

http://www.lucentimagery.com
"A legally blind girl's love of light and life. I am celebrating the beauty of life by taking photos for as long as I am able. I hope to make you smile."

http://slateandstylish.blogspot.com
"Slate & Stylish is a place where blindness will be discussed openly in a classy way but with a sassy sway in an effort to stamp out some misconceptions about blindness and answer questions that many have but may be afraid to ask. Welcome to Slate & Stylish!"

http://sharelli.blogspot.com
"Isn't life just a series of Good News, Bad News? Hopefully more good than bad. A macular hole made me decide to start this blog ... that was the Bad News. The Good News was that I didn't have macular degeneration. That made me very happy ... even though the Bad News was just a lesser of the evils, but significantly preferred!"

http://mtgames.org/blog
"Mtgames is my web site for games, including moos, audio games, and more. It’s a blog that's partly about my web sites, partly about my journeys as a blind individual, and part random stuff. Have fun reading!"

http://www.directionsforme.org
A one-stop source for accessible packaging information from Horizons for the Blind. The site provides "… a consistent, quality source of complete packaging information for everything from preparation instructions to ingredient lists to nutrition facts labels for many common grocery, health, and beauty products."

http://blindvi.livejournal.com
“Blind VI, not just a place for the blind and visually impaired!” Links, reviews, and news about all things visually impaired.

http://idbcomm.wordpress.com
“The stories on this blog help to illustrate these transformations that occur day by day and are completely individual. What the orientation students choose to share through this blog helps provide a window into their experiences and the ways in which the orientation center has begun to help them better their lives.”

http://blindingambition.blogspot.com
"This blog will cover news and information relevant to those with low vision and macular degeneration."

http://invisibleloomcraft.blogspot.com
"My exploration of a new world, with little vision, but many possibilities. Loom knitting, crafting, and finding the way back with low vision."

http://anunseenstory.blogspot.com
"This blog’s chief function is to promote understanding. This is not just for visually-impaired or blind people but also for the sighted. I will chronicle my experiences growing up blind."

http://byesight.wordpress.com
"Losing my vision, not my sick sense of humor. I’m Gerald, The Neurotic Nomad. Everything is a learning experience. This is where I write about learning to be blind and my observations of blind society."

http://raynaadi.blogspot.com
"The day-to-day ramblings of a young woman who used to be able to see and now is blind. It sounds much more dramatic than it is. I am a 30-year-old woman who went blind at 29. I used to say I'd never see 30 because of the way I used to live, and, well, I literally didn't see 30 ;)"

http://myblindsight.blogspot.com
"I lost my sight a year ago, due to bacteria infection of my eyes. Now I am relearning new skills to enable me to be as independent as a visually impaired person can be. By profession, I was an engineer, M.Sc. in Automotive Engineering, having work stints in Thailand, Singapore, China, and Malaysia. Vast engineering, sales and marketing and senior management experience in heavy construction machinery/equipment and automotive and industrial products."

http://thebatchannel.wordpress.com
The Blind Access Tech (BAT) Channel – Assistive Tech and General Tech news for the vision impaired

http://www.fredshead.info
The Fred's Head blog contains tips, techniques, tutorials, in-depth articles, and resources for and by blind or visually impaired people. Fred's Head is offered by the American Printing House for the Blind.

http://jennohara-theblindspot.blogspot.com
A blog by the mother of Hanna Marie, born on October 22, 2008 and is legally blind. "And hopefully I can help give hope and share my personal experiences with anyone whose child has been diagnosed as visually impaired or blind."

http://allsheread.blogspot.com
Book reviews by Nan Hawthorne, including information about accessible books and book catalogs. "I am severely visually impaired and read everything via audio, whether cassette, CD, Kindle or DAISY."

http://www.visuallyimpairedandtheblind.com
"Our mission in creating this website is to provide valuable information regarding the various options and opportunities available to the blind and visually impaired communities. We firmly hope you find our site informative and useful. If you have any input or information that you feel would be relevant to include on this site, please feel free to contact us. Thank you and enjoy your visit."

http://l-squared.blogspot.com
"I have a "dog's eye view" of the world as I rely on the eyes and intelligence of my guide dog to lead me through the chaos of my life. I have two physics degrees, and a great love of astronomy (despite my inability to look up at the night sky and see anything but darkness). Other loves include reading, Scrabble, crochet, music, writing, and perhaps most of all photography."

http://lvatug.wordpress.com
"Bringing the latest news and developments in visual Assistive Technology (AT). Serving the North Carolina Triangle low vision community."

http://asyourworldchanges.wordpress.com
"Adjusting to vision loss with class, using technology"

http://literallyblindsided.blogspot.com
"This blog reflects more or less my description of living with Usher syndrome, my CI (cochlear implant) journey, and any random thoughts I may want to post."

http://lowvisionliving.com
"The information on this site is designed to provide a step-by-step guide to find services and products, maintain your independence, and regain control of your life. It also provides information to assist your family and friends."

http://low-vision.us/WP
"Welcome to Low Vision Territory. All individuals with low vision are welcome here for camaraderie - to share stories, tips, advice, coping strategies and anything else that is part and parcel of having low vision."

http://www.suchasite.net
The web site of Glenda Such offers links to New York City information; free online newspapers; low vision and blind resources; employment options; hot keys for MS Word and Zoomtext; free tutorials; and search engine options to increase findings.

http://community.livejournal.com/gdhaw
"This is the unofficial web site for Guide Dog Handlers All Ways, a special interest alumni affiliate of Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc. We are an alumni chapter made up of individuals who have disabilities in addition to blindness that affect how we work with our Guide Dogs. We hope you enjoy reading our stories."

http://www.gingerresources.com
"I want this site to be a one-stop shopping approach for locating information. While there is a lot on my site dealing with blindness, this is only because I am a person with visual challenges and wanted to share and educate others for the purposes of daily living."  

http://blindness.growingstrong.org
"Since early 2002, I have been communicating with Dr. Ken Tittle, who founded Mariposa, a Christian ministry to train people with disabilities to work as peer counselors and to facilitate full inclusion in the church community. My work on this site is an attempt to dig a bit deeper than that surface that has been scratched."  

http://www.99main.com/~charlief/blindness.html
"I created this web site so that people new to the field of vision loss can find information that is easy to understand and free of ads and endorsements. You will also find links to most of the major service providers, non-profit organizations, and companies that work in the field of vision loss."  

http://visually-impaired.blogspot.com
"Here are some tips on teaching visually impaired children more effectively. You can also find visually impaired resources and useful tips."

http://blog.blindaccessjournal.com
"This blog and podcast is all about the blind and our quest for the greatest possible access to all the information available in the world around us. Karen and I chronicle our experiences dealing with a variety of issues as a blind couple, show how we have dealt with various blindness situations, and seek comments on ways to constructively address the concrete concerns of accessibility and transportation we face on a daily basis."

http://blind-gal.blogspot.com
"A blog dedicated to how I see the world as a 20-something blind woman, as well as news important to the blind community. Not all of my opinions will be based on my disability, but I hope to bring a new perspective to the blogging world."

http://blindworldblog.blogspot.com
Podcasts, product reviews, and tutorials about all aspects of assistive technology

http://blog.blindphotographers.org
"Blind Photographers.org is a showcase and meeting spot for blind and visually-impaired photographers from around the world."

http://blind-eye-photog.blogspot.com
"A page to share my photography. As a visually impaired photographer, it takes longer sometimes to get 'that' shot, but it is my passion and when I do get it, sometimes I forget that I am legally blind."

http://luciwalks.wordpress.com
"Join me as I walk through life and faith, across Spain, and with the eye disease Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)."

http://cecelia-throughmyeyes.blogspot.com
"I am a Texas artist working in a variety of media. My style is basically expressionistic with somewhat of a cartoon style, at times. I tend to work large, but am currently working smaller, from my home. I hope to share some of my memories, experiences, stories, and thoughts through this blog, including my journey through Macular Degeneration as seen through an artist’s eyes."

http://runnerinsight.com
"A blind runner creating a new vision for life."

http://blindbutnowisee.blogspot.com
"I grew up playing drums in rock bands and nightclubs, worked as a reporter for the Bowling Green Daily News for two years and now write for myself. I'm 52 and have had to deal with hearing and vision disabilities for the past several years."

http://astrodrummer.com/blog
"This site is created to provide humor and insight into my life now. The reason is I have recently become visually disabled – similar to what happens to the elderly with Macular Degeneration. I have a new and rare condition called Macular Serpiginous."

http://www.livingblind.com
"Living Blind is an online community of blind and visually impaired people sharing ideas to create a friendly and informative site so that we can learn and grow together! We offer information and helpful how-to tips, as well as a place to just relax, soak up some knowledge about Living Blind, and gain some moral support and much encouragement."

http://beautifullyblind.blogspot.com
"This blog is about how the world is viewed by the visual and the visually impaired. The intent of this blog is to bring the two worlds together. It is administered by two fabulous sisters, Toni, who is sighted and Robin, who became visually impaired in 2002 at the age of 18 due to misdiagnosis."

http://blindconfidential.blogspot.com
"BlindConfidential is the most widely read, insightful and influential blog in the blinkosphere! BC takes no prisoners, publishes controversial opinion, fiction, gonzo journalism and combines news, fun, politics, technology and issues involving people with vision impairment with an independent voice and attitude."

http://wiseadvice.wordpress.com
"In a real and past life, I worked as a chef. I know my way around a kitchen. Now I cook in the dark…piece of cake! And my guide dog, Opal enjoys my work too! I’m game to talk about cooking, guide dogs, vision loss, accessibility or any combination of these."

http://www.larrybelote.com
"A personal guide to the Veterans’ Administration Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) Program."

http://heatherkirkwood.blogspot.com
"Stories from the battle to cure Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome, and other observations about everyday life. (HPS = albinism + bleeding)"

http://thoughtprovoker.info
"This web site is devoted to changing what it means to be blind through the promotion of the human potential to successfully adjust to and live with blindness and visual impairment. Toward this goal, THOUGHT PROVOKER, a web-based discussion forum on blindness and visual impairment, is presented and available for reading and being responded to."

http://www.eyes2eyes.com
"Eyes2eyes is a website designed specifically for the blind and visually impaired. The purpose of this site is to promote encouragement, insight, personal growth, and interaction with other blind or low vision individuals. This website is brought to you by a visually impaired person with a Master's degree in Counseling."

http://gavinrobert.blogspot.com
"Our world as we knew it was drastically changed the beginning of February, 2009. We learned our 4-month-old son, Gavin, has a retina disease that is robbing his sight. He has little to no vision, and we believe he has Leber's Congenital Amaurosis (LCA). This is the documentation of our new journey for our friends, family, and all those interested in learning more about retinal dystrophy disorders."

http://themoneyfamily.wordpress.com
"I write a blog documenting my daughter's journey with congenital bilateral cataracts. The information is local to Calgary, Alberta, Canada, but I have many online resources as well. My blog is geared towards children with vision issues, and helping their parents cope."

http://community.livejournal.com/blindpeople
"This is a community created for those who are blind, visually impaired/challenged, know people who are blind, or interested in blind people. Or, if you just want to join ‘just because,’ go for it!"

http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/news/blog
The blog of Action for Blind People, one of the largest charities in the United Kingdom providing free and confidential support for blind and partially sighted people in all aspects of their lives.

http://www.blind-planet.com
"Our mission is to provide the world with a one-stop resource for blindness-related information, podcasts, tutorials, mailing lists, web sites, and almost anything else that would be useful to the blind community."

http://guidedogs.blogspot.com
"The only official blog of Guide Dogs for the Blind."

http://howtoseewithlowvision.blogspot.com
"Living with low vision sight. I'm married and a mother of two boys. I made handmade beaded jewelry at home. I started making jewelry because I lost sight in my right eye in 2001."

http://mark.candleshoreblog.com
"Between the ages of 11 and 17 years old, I attended the Kentucky School for the Blind located in Louisville, Kentucky. During those years, thanks to some good and very patient folks at the school, I learned to play several instruments including the guitar, saxophone, clarinet, and my personal favorite, the piano. I also discovered that I enjoyed and had a knack for singing and songwriting … I have lived in southern California for the past 21 years. There have been many, many adventures, to say the least."

http://community.gettinghired.com/members/PennyRdr/default.aspx
Penny Reeder’s Blog. "I have a master's degree in special education, and I believe in life-long learning and in learning to do virtually anything that one can do safely."

http://www.blind-geek-zone.net
"The blind geek zone is an ever-expanding web site that contains a valuable source of information for the blind community. Whether you are a geek or just someone in search of help, the zone will quickly become one of your favorite web sites."

http://www.planet-of-the-blind.com
A blog by author and poet Stephen Kuusisto. "My wife, Connie and I co-write this blog. Our vision is to make a space where those of us who live on the Planet of the Blind, or any other planet, can share our experiences and network together. In so doing we hope that this blog will not be limited to blind people only. It is our hope that the friends and spouses and children of people with or with out disabilities will also find a space here in which to talk about the issues and concerns that continue to affect all of us who daily live and work and love on this Planet of ours."

Daily Jokes and More

http://www.sillyez.com
"I am blind and have started a blog that features daily jokes and more. I figured there are many blogs about blindness and wanted to do something different."

Dorrie’s Sight

http://www.dorriessight.blogspot.com
"My vision is affected by a retinal disorder known as Stargardt’s Disease, which results in progressive loss of central vision … The experience has not been isolating; in fact, quite the opposite. I have vision challenges in common with millions, and this blog is an excellent place to share some great ways to make technology easy on the eyes."

Support Blind Musicians

http://supportblindmusicians.ning.com
"Blind musicians need your help! Join the Support Blind Musicians (SBM) Guerrilla Force and help spread the word."

http://gd-zone.blogspot.com
"Welcome! In this blog I intend to express the way I view the world as a disabled person. It features my thoughts, feelings and reflections on life in general, on my daily experiences of disability and, hopefully, will provide readers with some food for thought."

http://keepupwithkim.blogspot.com
"A blog for the family and friends of Kim Gillespie regarding her medical trials and tribulations associated with the genetic disease Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL)."

http://www.brailleworks.com/blog
"Making The World A More Readable Place."

http://www.enhancedvision.com/low-vision-blog
"Enhanced Vision understands the challenges experienced when one is diagnosed with low vision. Whether it is macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, retinitis pigementosa or diabetic retinopathy, we have a low vision solution."

http://davidvanlifeandfiction.blogspot.com
David P. Van is a 40-something writer and house-husband. His first novel, Sweetheart of the Lonesome Boulevard, is currently in its final process of revision.

http://theblindcompass.wordpress.com
"A chronicle of my journey out of the light …"

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