As a blind writer and daily AI user, I’ve explored nearly every major chat platform—from ChatGPT to Grok, Gemini, Claude, and more. In this post, I share my personal experiences with these tools, how they impact accessibility, privacy, and writing, and what responsible AI really looks like from the perspective of someone who relies on it every day.
Tag: accessibility
Trying something new, our Fourth of July adventure!
As a visually impaired couple, my fiancé Josh and I decided to step outside our comfort zone and experience the Traverse City fireworks together for the first time. Thanks to accessible transit, kind strangers, and a little courage, we discovered how much confidence and fun comes from trying something new.
When Warnings Go Silent: The Real Cost of Cutting the National Weather Service
What happens when lifesaving weather alerts and forecasts are weakened or go silent altogether? As budget cuts hit the National Weather Service, every community—whether facing hurricanes, tornadoes, or everyday storms—stands to lose. This post explores how these cuts affect real people, the history behind our warning systems, and why protecting weather services is vital for everyone’s safety.
What AI Really Is—and Why We Don’t Need to Be Afraid of It
Artificial intelligence is changing fast—and for many people, that can feel confusing or even scary. In this post, I break down what AI really is, how tools like ChatGPT are built, and why we don’t need to fear them. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or just starting to explore what AI can do, I hope this post gives you a better understanding of how it all works—and why I find it exciting.
How AI Changed My Life: A Blind Person’s Perspective
Introduction Following yesterday’s post about daily life as a blind person, today I want to dive into one of the biggest tools that helps me—AI. Today, I’d like to talk about AI—also known as artificial intelligence—and how it has completely changed my life. Yesterday, I shared a post about what blind and visually impaired people… Continue reading How AI Changed My Life: A Blind Person’s Perspective
What Do You Do All Day? A Glimpse Into Life Without Sight
What Do You Do All Day? Understanding Life Without Sight Over the last few days, I’ve shared some pretty deep posts on my blog. Today, I thought it would be good to lighten things up a little. While today’s topic is still educational, it’s a bit more lighthearted compared to some of the heavier subjects… Continue reading What Do You Do All Day? A Glimpse Into Life Without Sight
From the Ground Up: Navigating Blindness, Injury, and Healing
I’m going to talk about something that’s not really political—it’s more personal. But I’m posting it here because I think it’s important for people who aren’t visually impaired to understand where I’m coming from on this. Last summer, just six days after Josh moved here, we went to my sister Debbie’s wedding. Technically, she’s my… Continue reading From the Ground Up: Navigating Blindness, Injury, and Healing
Disability Rights Are Under Attack—Here’s What You Should Know
Hello everyone, I haven’t posted here in a while, but I thought it was time to share a few thoughts. Here’s the deal: a lot of things are happening in our country right now that just aren’t okay. Some of what I’ve been seeing is deeply concerning. Back in 2016, Donald Trump was running against… Continue reading Disability Rights Are Under Attack—Here’s What You Should Know
Notes from the edge of the system 