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Joeita speaks with Ashley Nemeth about her journey as a blind parent raising three children. #blind #parenting
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 Parenthood (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)
Related Links;
How Blogging Turned Ashley Nemeth into an Entrepreneur
cnib.ca/en/programs-and-services/work/i-want-work-myself-venture-zone/become-member/success-stories/how?region=on
About The Pulse
On The Pulse, host Joeita Gupta brings us closer to issues impacting the disability community across Canada.
Joeita Gupta has nurtured a life-long dream to work in radio! She's blind, moved to Toronto in 2004 and got her start in radio at CKLN, 88.1 FM in Toronto. A former co-host of AMI-audio's Live from Studio 5, Joeita also works full-time at a nonprofit in Toronto, specializing in housing/tenant rights.
Follow Joeita on Twitter: twitter.com/joeitagupta
The Pulse airs weekly on AMI-audio and is available as a podcast on your favourite platform. For more information, visit amiplus.ca/m/0/episode?seriesId=81331440-8e73-4b5b-aff1-1e8ca4a85790&app-config=%2Fc%2Fpodcasts
Like the Pulse on Facebook: facebook.com/the.pulse.ami
Subscribe to this channel: youtube.com/channel/UCpSCygsB9AFBhl_mhK86C6g?sub_confirmation=1
About AMI
AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal.
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect on Twitter @AccessibleMedia
On Instagram @accessiblemediainc
On Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
On TikTok @accessiblemediainc
Email feedback@ami.ca
Joeita speaks with Ashley Nemeth about her journey as a blind parent raising three children. #blind #parenting
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 Parenthood (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)
Related Links;
How Blogging Turned Ashley Nemeth into an Entrepreneur
cnib.ca/en/programs-and-services/work/i-want-work-myself-venture-zone/become-member/success-stories/how?region=on
About The Pulse
On The Pulse, host Joeita Gupta brings us closer to issues impacting the disability community across Canada.
Joeita Gupta has nurtured a life-long dream to work in radio! She's blind, moved to Toronto in 2004 and got her start in radio at CKLN, 88.1 FM in Toronto. A former co-host of AMI-audio's Live from Studio 5, Joeita also works full-time at a nonprofit in Toronto, specializing in housing/tenant rights.
Follow Joeita on Twitter: twitter.com/joeitagupta
The Pulse airs weekly on AMI-audio and is available as a podcast on your favourite platform. For more information, visit amiplus.ca/m/0/episode?seriesId=81331440-8e73-4b5b-aff1-1e8ca4a85790&app-config=%2Fc%2Fpodcasts
Like the Pulse on Facebook: facebook.com/the.pulse.ami
Subscribe to this channel: youtube.com/channel/UCpSCygsB9AFBhl_mhK86C6g?sub_confirmation=1
About AMI
AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal.
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect on Twitter @AccessibleMedia
On Instagram @accessiblemediainc
On Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
On TikTok @accessiblemediainc
Email feedback@ami.ca
