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! About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc Email [email protected]