Basically Blind

Being able to move around the world independently can be tricky when you're blind or visually impaired. Avery shares how she is able to navigate Seattle and the extra steps involved in getting around and being able to live a full life.

More and more companies are wanting workers to return to the office, but many employees aren't ready to give up working from home. For years, people with disabilities have advocated for working remotely to be an accommodation but were denied. Avery discusses how transportation, environment, and flexibility are huge factors for everyone but especially people with disabilities

Oppression Olympics is a  phrase that has grown in popularity and is even used in Netflix shows. Avery digs into its meaning, why it is counterproductive, and why it is impractical to compare one person's experience to another's.

A good education can set you up for success, but it harder for some to get a quality education, including those with disabilities. Avery shares accommodations she received at different levels of vision loss. She shares pitfalls as well as successes and the importance of advocating for what you need and taking advantage of programs and services.

As things open back up, in-person events will become more frequent again. Many events may be hybrid and include both in-person and virtual components. Avery shares tips for planning accessible events whether they are in-person or virtual.

Fashion is something considered highly visual, so how do blind or low vision people put matching/coordinating outfits together? Avery goes through shopping, picking outfits, and keeping things organized (even in the wash).

Privilege - it used to be viewed as something only a few had, but with how it is used today, we all have it in some way. Avery talks about the different kinds of privilege and how to use it for good.

When you have an eye condition, going to the eye doctor is a different experience. Avery walks you through her most recent appointment and the expectations you do or don't have if you have a degenerative condition.

As much as it is important to bring attention to things that are hard for people with disabilities, it is also vital to highlight their strengths. Avery shares strengths she has as a visually impaired person. Some make perfect sense and she shares the rationale behind them, and others are a complete surprise, even to her. It proves you should never underestimate someone's abilities.

And by VIP, we're talking about visually impaired people (who also happen to be very important). Avery brings on her husband Cam to talk about their experiences traveling together. They cover activities and locations that have both worked and not worked well for them.