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Blindness & Parenting

Author
AMI
Published
Sat 16 Dec 2023
Episode Link
http://www.ami.ca

Joeita speaks with Ashley Nemeth about her journey as a blind parent raising three children.

Guest Bio: 

Ashley Nemeth is vocal advocate breaking down barriers for people with disabilities. Ashley identifies as a deafblind woman sharing her story, educating and changing opinions on the importance of accessibility for all. 

Highlights:

  • “How Can You Manage?” - Opening Remarks on Parenting (00:00)
  • Introducing Ashley Nemeth (01:13)
  • How Did it Feel to Discover You Were About to Become a Mother? (02:45)
  • Worries About Becoming a Blind Parent? (3:19)
  • Public Perception of Blind Parents (4:35)
  • Reaction of Medical Professionals (6:33)
  • Scrutiny from Social Workers & Family Support (7:57)
  • Educating the “Professionals” (9:21)
  • Relevance of Mainstream Parenting Books & Resources? (10:48)
  • Help with Managing a Newborn? (11:55)
  • Surviving the Early Years as a Blind Parent (13:03)
  • Squeaker Sneakers and Other Parenting Tips (13:51)
  • Accessibility Issues in Being Involved with Kids’ Education (17:00)
  • Congenital Conditions, Parenthood & Disability Discrimination (18:30)
  • The Joys & Challenges of Parenting Teenagers (21:56)
  • Benefits of Growing Up with a Mother Who is Blind (24:40)
  • “Take the Blindness Out of It” - Advice People Who Are Blind or Partially-Sighted and Considering Parenthood (25.58)
  • Show Close (26:59)

 

More about Ashley:

 How Blogging Turned Ashley Nemeth into an Entrepreneur 

 


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