Learn the Braille Alphabet | Extra Descriptive for Blind and Low-Vision Cayla with a C 2020-12-01 | In this video I teach you the Braille alphabet using a muffin tin and tennis balls to represent the Braille cell and dots. This video is extra descriptive for blind and low-vision. My experience learning Braille as an adult: youtu.be/KBxN_umSwD0
Blind Mom Q&A Cayla with a C 2025-08-26 | In this video I’m answering various questions from fellow moms with 1-year-olds.
Why I Love Seedlings Braille Books Cayla with a C 2025-07-30 | In this video, I’m sharing all about Seedlings, which is my favorite place to get braille books. I talk about who they are, why I love them, and my favorite Seedlings books. Check them out at seedlings.org.
Must-Have Baby Items for Blind Parents | Blind Mom Series Cayla with a C 2025-06-03 | In this video I’m sharing all of my recommendations for baby items for blind parents. If you are working on your baby registry, these are great things to add. Delta Children babyGap Whisper Bedside Bassinet SleeperCopper Pearl Pacifier ClipsNUK® Comfy™ 100% Silicone PacifierSwaddleMe Original SwaddleBraille Books: seedlings.orgHoney-Can-Do Kids Clothes Hangers with ClipsKinsa QuickCare Smart Digital ThermometerSnuggle Me Baby Lounger / DockATotBaby Brezza Formula Pro AdvancedSkip Hop Forma Backpack Diaper Bag
Blind Rideshare Stories | Scary, Awkward, and Funny Cayla with a C 2025-04-01 | In this video, I’m sharing all of my best stories using rideshare as a blind person.
A Day in the Life of a Blind Mom with a Baby | Blind Mom Series Cayla with a C 2025-01-28 | In this video I’m showing what a day in the life is like as a blind mom of a 6-month-old baby.Blind Mom Series Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4-4FZgjzOu2cIiwAd-rUhxwb-0-ZwQCHBottle and Formula Feeding: youtu.be/dB11fv_Utg0
How I Change a Diaper | Blind Mom Series Cayla with a C 2025-01-14 | In this video I’m sharing all my strategies for diaper changes as a blind parent. I discuss how I can tell when the diaper needs to be changed, and then I demonstrate my process for changing diapers.
Bottle and Formula Feeding | Blind Mom Series Cayla with a C 2024-12-17 | In this video I’m sharing my experience and tips for how I feed my baby a bottle, and measuring and preparing the bottle as a blind mom. I also discuss and demonstrate the baby brezza for the easiest way to make a bottle of formula.
Breast Feeding and Pumping Experience + Tips | Blind Mom Series Cayla with a C 2024-10-08 | In this video I’m sharing my experience with breast feeding and pumping as a blind mom + sharing all my tips I learned along the way.
How I Swaddle My Baby - Descriptive SwaddleMe Tutorial | Blind Mom Series Cayla with a C 2024-08-27 | In this video I’m showing how I swaddle my baby using the SwaddleMe Velcro swaddle. I try to be as descriptive as possible to teach fellow blind parents.
My Birth Story + Advice for Expecting Blind Moms | Blind Mom Series Cayla with a C 2024-08-06 | In this video I’m talking about my childbirth experience from labor and delivery to postpartum recovery. I touch on specifics of giving birth as a blind person, and offer advice to other expecting blind moms.
I’m a Mom! Meet My Baby | Blind Mom Series Cayla with a C 2024-07-16 | In this video I am sharing the good news that I am officially a mom and introducing my baby for the first time!
35-Week Pregnancy Update | Blind Mom Series Cayla with a C 2024-05-21 | In this video I’m talking about how my pregnancy has been going so far and what my experience has been like being blind and pregnant.
Will Our Baby Be Blind + Our Decision to Have Kids | Blind Mom Series Cayla with a C 2024-03-05 | In this video I’m answering a common question of will our baby be blind. I also discuss our decision process of having kids.
I’m Pregnant! | Blind First-Time Mom Cayla with a C 2024-01-23 | In this video I’m sharing the very exciting news that I am pregnant. I also share my ideas and excitement for starting a blind first-time mom series, what my experience has been like so far being blind and pregnant, and pose a few questions to the community to help me in my overwhelm about preparing for a new baby.0:00 Intro1:33 Starting a Blind Mom Series6:51 Being Blind and Pregnant18:35 Questions for the Community
What a Blind Person Gets for Christmas | 2023 Cayla with a C 2024-01-04 | In this video I’m showing what I got for Christmas 2023, while also providing some commentary about what our and are not good gifts to give to a blind person.
My 2023 Year-End Review Cayla with a C 2023-12-28 | In this video I’m recapping my 2023 - my goals and accomplishments, highlights, fun things I did, and media I’ve been into.
Infertility and Trying to Conceive as a Blind Woman Cayla with a C 2023-06-06 | In this video I discuss my experience trying to conceive and navigating infertility as a blind woman. I discuss challenges I’ve encountered with accessibility, taking ovulation and pregnancy test, and fertility appointments/treatments, and give tips for others who may be in the same boat.
Best and Worst Blind Encounters This Week Cayla with a C 2023-05-16 | In this video, I’m sharing a few short stories of encounters I’ve had this week and the best and worst ways people interacted with me because of my blindness.
Awkward Blind Moments | Part 2: A Collection of Embarrassing Stories Cayla with a C 2023-03-14 | In this video I’m back with more awkward Blind moments where I’m sharing a collection of embarrassing stories throughout my life Awkward Blind Moments | Part 1youtu.be/IrGsuvzJaXsWhy I Stopped Hiding My Vision Impairmentyoutu.be/GirGzaGDNn8How Hiding My Vision Impairment Put Me in Unsafe Situationsyoutu.be/nTpu_M7AtR0
Awkward Blind Moments | Part 1 Cayla with a C 2023-02-21 | In this video, I'm talking all about the awkward blind moments I experience on a regular basis. I talk about the awkwardness of not recognizing people, interacting with strangers, talking when no one is there, handshakes, and taking pictures. Stay tuned for part 2!Collab with How Casey Sees Ityoutube.com/watch?v=KkT6uionecAVisually Impaired Awkward Momentsyoutube.com/watch?v=GOvd76TGRno
My 2022 Year-End Review Cayla with a C 2023-01-05 | In this video I'm discussing my year-end review of 2022. I talk about all the things I did this year, the hard parts of the year, and what music, podcast, books, and TV shows I've been into. 0:00 Intro1:47 Winter2:52 Spring8:07 Summer11:26 Fall14:56 December20:47 Hard Parts of the Year27:53 Music30:07 Podcasts31:05 Books33:13 TV ShowsWhat I Got for Christmas: youtu.be/tPzVfS2CuKcMaid of Honor Speech Rap: youtu.be/E2rYs7kpn8wBeing a Blind Therapist: youtu.be/aS27z5-6duwThe Real Reason I've Been Away: youtu.be/KYet6SAXBPI
What I Got for Christmas 2022 Cayla with a C 2022-12-27 | In this video I’m showing what I got for Christmas this year.
Stories and Experiences Using a White Cane Cayla with a C 2022-06-14 | In this video, I’m sitting down to share some funny, embarrassing, and scary stories as well as some common experiences I have using a white cane.
Planning a Disney Trip for the Blind and Visually Impaired | A Complete Guide Cayla with a C 2022-02-08 | In this video I talk all about planning a trip to the Disney parks for the blind and visually impaired. I discuss if it’s worth it to go to Disney if you can’t see, how to best plan your trip, accessibility within the parks, and what specific attractions are blind and visually impaired friendly.0:00 Introduction2:14 Is it worth going to Disney if you can't see6:17 Planning your trip10:27 Accessibility18:52 Attractions
I Bet You Think About Me - Taylor Swift (Cover) Cayla with a C 2021-12-02 | In this video I’m covering I Bet You Think About Me (feat. Chris Stapleton) by Taylor Swift which is one of my favorite vault songs from Red (Taylor’s Version).
Being a Blind Therapist | Update on My Dream Job Cayla with a C 2021-10-26 | In this video I’m giving a 6-month update on how my dream job has been going. I also talk all about what it’s like being a blind therapist. I answer questions like do I tell my clients I’m blind, how do I deal with not being able to see expressions or body language, and the logistics of how I do telehealth and my therapy notes. Interviewing and getting my dream job: youtu.be/vCuRCL88fLA
Reacting to My Old Video | How Much Vision I’ve Lost in 3 Years Cayla with a C 2021-08-31 | In this video I’m reacting to one of the first YouTube videos I made 3.5 years ago. I react to my old self plus compare how my vision has changed in the 3 years since I made that video. Original video: youtu.be/2ttrAGcqvpII’m finally too blind for glasses:youtu.be/eX52BILjl7I
I’m Finally Too Blind for Glasses Cayla with a C 2021-06-08 | After wearing glasses for 24 years of my life, I’m finally to the point where they no longer benefit me. In this video I share about how I came to the decision to stop wearing glasses and my feelings about it. Why I wear glasses + What size font can I read youtu.be/Lhun48MI6HI
2021 Vacation | Disney World + The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Cayla with a C 2021-05-25 | I did some vlogging on our latest vacation to Disney World and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal. We had a great time, and I hope you enjoy the video. 0:00 Disney Day 110:08 Disney Day 217:02 The Wizarding World
I Got My Dream Job! + How They Responded To My Blindness Cayla with a C 2021-05-04 | In this video I am sharing all about my new job - what I’m doing, the interview process, and how my new employer responded to my blindness. Video about my previous jobyoutu.be/sp2DxNMghUUVideo where I talk about my previous interviewing strategiesyoutu.be/tnoT04ea-XEVideo where I tell the story of being offered a job and then they changed their mind youtu.be/n7EjkKpu0sA
How a Blind Person Uses a Computer and an iPhone Cayla with a C 2021-03-02 | In this video I am showing how a blind person uses a computer and an iPhone using a screen reader.0:00 Intro1:39 Using a computer with JAWS8:53 Using an iPhone with Voice Over
We’re Just a Normal Couple Even Though I’m Blind | Valentine’s Q&A Cayla with a C 2021-02-09 | In this video I’m joined by my husband for a fun Valentine’s episode. We talk about some of our favorite things about our relationship to show that we are just a normal couple.
What I Enjoyed When I Had More Vision Cayla with a C 2021-01-26 | In this video I talk about what I enjoyed when I had more vision, and how my interests have changed since I have lost the majority of the vision I did have.
Review of the Dot Watch | Braille Smart Watch Cayla with a C 2021-01-12 | In this video I am reviewing the Dot Watch which is a Braille smart watch. I talk all about the watch and its functions as well as my thoughts about the product. I also talk about Dot Incorporated and their passion for Braille literacy. Dot Watchhttp://www.dotincorp.com
Evermore ft. Bon Iver - Taylor Swift (Cover) Cayla with a C 2021-01-05 | In this video I’m doing a cover of the song Evermore featuring Bon Iver by Taylor Swift. Twitter.com/its_CaylawithaC
Responding to Comments that I’m Not Blind Cayla with a C 2020-11-17 | In this video I’m talking about and responding to comments that I get on my videos of people saying that I’m not blind. I discuss the misconceptions that these comments are based on and why they are inaccurate. You Don’t Look Blind youtu.be/-x5sFYm9O1QWhy I Wear Glasses If I’m Legally Blind youtu.be/Lhun48MI6HI
Do All Blind People Think the Same? | New Blind YouTuber Tag Cayla with a C 2020-10-13 | In this video I am answering 9 questions about being blind that originated from another YouTube video (linked below), and I decided to turn it into a new tag. Feel free to make your own video answering these questions. 0:00 Introduction2:03 Being blind has enhanced my other senses 4:29 I prefer to date fellow blind people6:03 I am less shallow about romantic partners8:57 Unsolicited help makes things harder10:57 The city I live in is easily accessible for me12:46 I am offended when blind is used as one of my descriptive characteristics14:51 Being blind has affected my mental health17:59 I have experienced discrimination18:54 If i could regain my sight with a cure, I would want toOriginal video:youtu.be/dbgmWtvAQdQIs the word disability offensive:youtu.be/YvxBOOIs2iUJob discrimination: youtu.be/n7EjkKpu0sADo I want a cure: youtu.be/7cWgH4bkKa8
Blind and Job Hunting with a Master’s Degree | I Got a Job! Cayla with a C 2020-09-22 | In this video I am talking about my experience being blind and job hunting after graduating with my master’s degree. I also talk about my new job that I got after only 11 days of job hunting. Links to my earlier videos on job hunting while legally blind Part 1youtu.be/n7EjkKpu0sAPart 2 youtu.be/tnoT04ea-XE
Apple Watch and Taptic Time for the Blind | Feel the Time on Your Wrist Cayla with a C 2020-09-01 | In this video I talk about the Taptic time feature on the Apple Watch which vibrates the time on your wrist. This can be very helpful for the blind to be able to tell time quietly and discretely. I also talk about why I chose to get an Apple Watch and what I like about it.0:00 Intro7:22 Taptic Time Feature
Cardigan - Taylor Swift (Cover) Cayla with a C 2020-08-25 | In this video I am covering the song Cardigan by Taylor Swift from her new album Folklore.Death by a Thousand Cuts coveryoutu.be/ZS-iYTEezn0Guessing every Taylor Swift song in one second youtu.be/g35QYfvvucA
Being Legally Blind in Mainstream School (K-12) Cayla with a C 2020-08-18 | In this video I talk about my experience being legally blind in mainstream school (elementary, middle, and high school). I discuss what accommodations I used as well as the social aspect of attending mainstream school. 0:00 Introduction3:08 Elementary School8:04 Middle School12:31 High SchoolLegally blind in college and grad school: youtu.be/PvYp1k4I7XgHiding my vision impairment youtu.be/GirGzaGDNn8
Everybody Loves You - The Chicks (Cover) Cayla with a C 2020-08-11 | In this video, I am playing the piano and singing Everybody Loves You by The Chicks (formerly known as the Dixie Chicks) from their new album Gaslighter.
Activities Blind People Enjoy That Might Surprise You | Collab with How Casey Sees It Cayla with a C 2020-07-21 | In this video I got together with Casey from the channel How Casey Sees It to talk about what activities we enjoy that might surprise people since we are both legally blind. Casey’s channel youtube.com/c/HowCaseySeesItCollab video on Casey’s channelyoutu.be/weEu7XVGS2E
A Blind Person’s Thoughts on Blind Jokes Cayla with a C 2020-07-14 | In this video I share my thoughts on blind jokes. I talk about what kind of blind jokes I think are funny, and what kind of blind jokes are hurtful.
My Experience with Lebers Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) | RDH12 Gene Mutation Cayla with a C 2020-06-30 | In this video I talk about my experience with Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) with the RDH12 gene mutation (LCA type 13). I talk about what my vision is currently like and what my vision progression has been like. What I can see as a legally blind person youtu.be/2ttrAGcqvpIHow my vision has changed youtu.be/qQJzPnbloncMy experience with genetic testingyoutu.be/WQ80H9SPRHUAdvice for parents of visually impaired childrenyoutu.be/cbrtLkA3bjUCould I go completely blind and how I feel about ityoutu.be/YabgRT5WhkQ
Review of Iris Vision Electronic Glasses Cayla with a C 2020-06-16 | In this video I talk all about the Iris Vision electronic glasses. I give an overview of the device and it’s features, talk about how it worked for me, pros and cons of the device, and it what ways I think the device would be beneficial. Link to the Iris Vision website: irisvision.comUse promo code CAYLA to get $100 off!
What Do My Blind Viewers Think I Look Like? Cayla with a C 2020-05-26 | In this video I thought it would be fun to have my blind viewers guess what they think I look like. Then I describe my appearance.
