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Contemplating the Heavens

October 18, 2013

In fourth grade, I encountered a piece of assistive technology that looked like it belonged in a sci-fi movie. The LVES (Low Vision Enhancement System, pronounced “Elvis”) was a weighty headset that obscured the upper half of my face, resting against my nose with sweat-inducing foam pads. A battery pack of several pounds accompanied the … More Contemplating the Heavens

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Emily K. Michael


I'm a blind poet, musician, and writing instructor. I write about writing, disability, music, nature, and guide dogs. I love grammar, classical music, singing, butterflies, and birds.

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