Blindness & Parenting

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 

Check out the Pulse on YouTube!

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