by Belo Cipriani | Sep 28, 2011 | Belo Cipriani, Blind: A Memoir, Latinos
When I became blind one of the groups of people I struggled with the most was not children but the Latino community. They were polite while speaking English at bars, coffee shops, and restaurants, but as soon as I began to speak in Spanish, they would flock to my side...
by Belo Cipriani | Mar 5, 2011 | Mobility/ Disability, Service Animal Disability
I arrived at the Yoga studio where I was welcomed by serene music, possibly Enya, and asked the room, “Where do I sign up?” A calm voice answered, “Hi there, I’m so happy you’re here. Will your dog be showing you the movements?” Assuming the woman was joking, I...