VICTIMS DON’T HAVE A PARTICULAR GENDER, RELIGION,FINANCIAL STATUS OR EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Violence against people with disabilities, particularly women who are deaf/mobility-impaired/blind, happens because of attitudes toward women together with vulnerability from the conditions that result from the disability itself: Being physically less capable of defending themselves Difficulty in reporting maltreatment due to communication barriers Inaccessibility of information and counseling due to physical barriers and lack of

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October is Domestic Violence & Abuse Awareness Month

Every 15 second someone becomes a victim of domestic violence. The blind community is more at risk and silently hiding in shame and fear. Please use your voice to help victims become survivors. The Sweet Lemon Project brings awareness 360 days a year, not just for 31 days in a month. Our advocacy is heard

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Discovering the unknown

Can blind people go on hikes? Hiking can be enjoyed equally by people with and without vision. While sighted people appreciate the scenic beauty of a forest, hikers who are blind can enjoy a different bouquet of sensory experiences – the astringent aroma of pine needles, the gentle caress of a breeze and the burble of a

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Live Life in Color

Blindness is the absent of light not life. Children that are blind need the ability to express themselves by utilizing their inner vision to create personal art. That can be articulated back to them through detailed description from sighted people.

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Braille has it’s perks

Yes, technology is great, but it’s very essential for people that are visually impaired or blind to learn braille for emergency purposes. Example if there is no power you will still be able to find your hotel room by utilizing braille.

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Credit / Debit cards vs Cash

Credit / debit cards are the safest forms of payment to use for people that are blind, because of the security if the card is lost, stolen or over charged.

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Seeing the world with your ears

Listening to the world around you is very important to completely understand your surroundings. Your ears are your eyes, so be gentle and take great care of your hearing. Life will always speak to you in various forms….

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Make Traveling Simple

Pubic transportation can be quite difficult without prior planning for people that are blind. It’s very important if you are traveling by yourself to know your route and the drivers of your choice for ground transportation. Go to your local destination ahead of time and take your time to learn key markers. To help traveling

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Early adaption to braille

The early you introduce your blind/ visually impaired child to braille. The easier it will be for them to adapt and learn effortlessly as they grow. Believe in your child ability to learn beyond their age … allow them to absorb all they can, while they are young.

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Navigating the Arts

Discovering the arts is more accessible today than before. Most museums have exhibits especially for the blind and others are displayed with inclusivity for sighted and the visually impaired. So, take the opportunity to discover and navigate the Arts. You will certainly have a great time.

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Exploring eateries…

Build your confidence up so that you don’t have to wait on someone to accompany you to your favorite eatery. Eating alone is something we all enjoy as some point in time regardless if your sighted or blind. Build up your skills! Navigate to your favorite restaurant alone and enjoy your me time.

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Texture is everything!

Texture to the blind community give a whole other perspective to enjoying your environment Utilize your touch sensors and feel the life that surrounds you and you will become more in-depth with imagery through touch.

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Life vs light

Blindness is the absence of light not life. Never give up on yourself, become your biggest fan and live life limitless….

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Wake up to MAkeUP

Feeling beautiful is a necessity! The Sweet Lemon Project teaches blind and visually impaired clients self care techniques help them own their inner and out beauty. Never feel insecure about your makeup application again.

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Health is Wealth

Yoga supports the entire body. It is one of the bet meditation methods to help heal the mind, body and spirit. Meditation is a great tool for the blind regardless of ones age. Give it a try … you won’t regret it.

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The White Cane

The white cane is more than just a tool to help people that are blind navigate. It is a traffic symbol that represents safety. There are traffic laws that protect blind pedestrians. So please make sure your family and friends understand the white cane laws to help protect the blind community as the navigate in

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Every 15 sec….

Every 15 seconds someone becomes a victim of domestic violence . Help the Sweet Lemon Project eradicate domestic violence. Know one deserves to live in fear!

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