Category Archives: Blind Rage

I became blind at birth. Sometimes, I like to rant about the unique challenges and annoyances, but always with a humorous edge.

Reinstalling Windows XP Home on a Dell Dimension XPS410

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Austin Seraphin

Gather round, and listen to our tale. A friend named Jimmy crashed his Windows XP registry, so Bec and I figured we should help him out and reinstall Windows. He has a Dell Dimension XPS410, and even had his original … Continue reading →

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My First Week with the iPhone

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Austin Seraphin

Last Wednesday, my life changed forever. I got an iPhone. I consider it the greatest thing to happen to the blind for a very long time, possibly ever. It offers unparalleled access to properly made applications, and changed my life … Continue reading →

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Why Rand Paul Opposes the Americans with Disabilities Act

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Austin Seraphin

Today, I read an article which I felt required my response. It attacked Rand Paul for opposing the Americans with Disabilities act, then attempted to link him to violent anti-government radicals. I wanted to respond firstly to the issues of … Continue reading →

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Blind Skiing for the First Time

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Austin Seraphin

Last year, my family began doing something called Secret Santa, where everyone has to buy a random person a gift. This year, my brother got me an adaptive skiing lesson. I didn’t know if I would enjoy it, but went … Continue reading →

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A Token Gesture to the Blind

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Austin Seraphin

Last week, a friend called to tell me that he had just seen a commercial for the commemorative Louis Braille silver dollar coins. Immediately, I saw it as a literal token gesture. If they really want to help the blind, … Continue reading →

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