In our third installment of More than Meets the Eye: Interview with the Disability Community, we hear from Letitia Bouwer, a young woman from Namibia who has been blind since birth. she also loves to sing and play the piano.
Category: Disability & Accessibility
32 Reasons to Be Thankful (His Encouragement)
Scripture: So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. (Colossians 2:6-7) A Very Happy Birthday The current year has been a strange one, and yesterday brought us to the… Continue reading 32 Reasons to Be Thankful (His Encouragement)
Blind People Write Books: Interview with Award Winning Author J.E. Pinto
"I really wish people understood that blindness isn’t something to be afraid of. It changes a few logistics about how life works, but it doesn’t in itself make people physically needy, mentally slow, or overly unhappy. People who are blind pursue meaningful careers, raise children, engage in hobbies, and live full lives at all ages." -J.E. Pinto
Blind with a Vision: Carolyn McGhee (Interview)
"They see that I am independent and strong but they don’t see that I am loyal and a hard worker." -Carolyn McGhee
Book Review: Erin Kelly’s Powerful New Autobiography Raises Disability Awareness
With each essay that Erin writes, she is helping to prove to the world that people with disabilities are capable of doing anything anyone else can do-- we just do it a little differently. Erin's skillful writing is a powerful tool in the fight against ableism. Great writing changes you, and entering into Erin's world will change your perspective on life, love, and perseverance.
Book Review: Bald is Beautiful helps children cope with cancer
Book Details for Bald is Beautiful Title: Bald is Beautiful: A Letter from a Fabulous Girl Author: Carola Schmidt Illustrator: Dan Ovieta Genre: Picture Book Get your copy on Amazon! About the AuthorCarola Schmidt is a pediatric oncology pharmacist, as well as the author of children's books about cancer and scientific books for Springer Nature. She is… Continue reading Book Review: Bald is Beautiful helps children cope with cancer
How the Church Can Support People with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Here are some ideas for simple and meaningful ways the church can support people with disabilities during these challenging times.
Yes, We Can Conference- Disability Awareness Day
I am very honored to be the keynote speaker at the Disability Awareness Conference in Dover, DE on March 14th at Wyoming, UMC. I hope that you will join us!
What Glaucoma Has Given to Me…
What Glaucoma Has Given Me…
and what it has taken away.
It’s always exciting to have an article accepted for publication, and I’m so pleased that my latest article was included in CAPTIVATING! Magazine. It is my hope that this article will help to raise awareness about glaucoma and inspire others to chase their dreams. Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness and impacts 3 million Americans, but only half of the people with Glaucoma know they have it.
Click the following link to read the entire article on CAPTIVATING! Magazine: https://captivatingmagazine.com/2020/03/01/what-glaucoma-has-given-to-me/
and What It Has Taken Away
By Rev. Rebecca L. Holland
Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness and impacts 3 million Americans, but only half of the people with Glaucoma know they have it.
Introduction: The Power of Music
It is a delight to play on the baby grand at the front of the church. My piano teacher sits on the front pew and attentively listens with her head cocked slightly to one side. Although I’m tired after a long day, I throw my entire heart into the music. The air around us fills with the strains of Beethoven’s Woo 59 in a minor, a melody popularly known as Für Elise.
I can’t drive because of my poor vision, but I happily paid the cost of an Uber to travel across town to the church where my teacher gives lessons. It’s worth the expense to bring music into my…
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Want to Read Wednesday: Christianity and the Art of Wheelchair Maintenance by Stephen Faller
Introduction: What is "Want to Read Wednesday?" Hello, Friends! Welcome to my blog. Here at BeckieWrites.com I am starting a new meme for the year of 20210 entitled, "Want to Read," Wednesday. The focus of my author blog is to share with you not only information about my own writing, but to also share information… Continue reading Want to Read Wednesday: Christianity and the Art of Wheelchair Maintenance by Stephen Faller
Rev. Rebecca Writes 