Tag: writing
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How to Interact with People with Disabilities
Growing up in a small rural town, I quickly learned how unprepared most people are when it comes to interacting respectfully with disabled individuals. As someone who is blind, I’m often stopped by strangers asking invasive questions like, “Are you blind?”, “How much can you see?”, or—on one surreal occasion—offered an unsolicited prayer outside a…
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Chess, Disability, and the Illusion of Weakness
“A Weakness Is Only a Weakness If It’s a Problem” “Imbalances” is a term we hear a lot when studying chess tactics and positional play. We’re taught to constantly search for weaknesses—in our opponent’s position and in our own. But this mindset can sometimes mislead us. We might hesitate to make a move because it…
Blind Zebra 