Former soldier who became blind in battle now heads disability initiative.
Turning Challenges into Opportunities Jeffrey Mittman has a unique talent for transforming personal trials into paths for others. Based in Indianapolis, this veteran has taken on various roles, including those of an Army serviceman, a survivor, a leader, and, most recently, a member of the U.S. Ability Committee. The committee, located in Virginia, is an […]
The inspiring and highly competitive journey of blind golfers striving for the trophy is underway.
At just 19, Jeremy Pawnnott discovered he was blind due to Leber’s hereditary optic nerve disorder. This genetic condition changed everything for him. Just before his diagnosis, his father, Lionel, gifted him a new set of golf clubs for Christmas, but by December 25th, Jeremy had lost his sight. When Lionel handed over the clubs, […]
Justice is no longer blind: The Supreme Court has allowed racial profiling
The Supreme Court’s 1954 ruling in Brown v. Education Committee created seismic shifts both legally and culturally. It conveyed a strong message that racism would no longer be tolerated under the American Constitution. However, the reality is more complex. Eliminating racial bias completely from American life or public education is, I think, still a distant […]
Old dam found near the biblical site where Jesus cured a blind man.
Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient dam in the city of David, located in Jerusalem. This site is notably close to the pool where, according to the Bible, Jesus healed a blind man. The find was announced on August 30, during ongoing excavations near the Siloam pool as part of efforts in Jerusalem Wall National Park. […]
Old dam found close to Pool of Siloam where Jesus restored sight to a blind man
Ancient Dam Discovered in Jerusalem In an exciting find, archaeologists have unearthed an ancient dam in the City of David, not far from the Siloam pool in Jerusalem—a site often associated with the biblical story of Jesus healing a blind man. This discovery was announced by authorities in a release dated August 30, noting that […]
Aging service dog Bam Bam back with blind owner after two months apart due to theft
A 14-year-old dachshund has been reunited with its legally blind owner, who had been praying daily for the dog’s safe return after it was stolen from an Illinois home in early June. Bum Bam was dropped off at Chicago’s 16th District Police Station by an unidentified man and woman around 8 PM on Tuesday night. […]
Two blind women were the only travelers on a postponed Southwest flight
Two Blind Women Left Alone on a Southwest Flight Two blind women from Florida recently realized they were the only passengers aboard a Southwest Airlines flight from New Orleans to Orlando. Sherri Brun and Camille Tate were flying together on Flight 2637, which was originally set to leave New Orleans on July 14. After about […]
Southwest Airlines gives two blind women a small $100 credit after neglecting them: ‘They overlooked you’
Southwest Airlines has expressed regret over an incident involving two blind women who were stranded at the gate while waiting for a flight to Orlando. Their response, however, included only a $100 compensation for the hassle they experienced. Friends Camille Tate and Shelley Brunn were set to fly back home from New Orleans on July […]
I lost my sight after doing cartwheels — here’s what I discovered after becoming blind.
A woman has shared her alarming experience of losing her sight after a lighthearted moment at the beach. Deborah Cobb, now 42, recalls the incident from when she was just 19, where she decided to perform a series of cartwheels with a friend. At this point, Cobb believes her eye health resembles that of someone […]
James Brolin remembers the blind date that resulted in a 27-year marriage to Streisand.
James Brolin Reflects on His Blind Date with Barbra Streisand After 27 years of marriage, James Brolin still recalls the details of the blind date that changed his life with Barbra Streisand. “It was something special that night,” Brolin, 84, shared, reminiscing about how it all began. Someone had asked if he was interested in […]