As I look toward the future, full of untold opportunities, it is appropriate to reflect on the impact that 2022 has had on this journey we call life. I am undoubtedly grateful for the past, but I look forward to the future for all it holds. We must acknowledge recent events since the past informs
About two and a half months ago, my father, Umberto "Al" Rizzi, died unexpectedly. My family and I are still reeling from the loss.
As the end of summer commercials from Staples says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” It’s when students of all ages are getting ready to head back to school.
I am eternally grateful to all those known and unknown to me who helped me on my journey. Truth be told, they may not have even been aware that they helped me.
In my last blog, I shared thoughts about people with disabilities being portrayed in film by actors who represent that ability authentically.
When I was younger, I loved acting and performing in high school. Some of the roles I played were president of Almalou Records in “Bye Bye Birdie”, a degenerate gambler looking to play in the oldest established, permanent floating crap game in New York, in “Guys and Dolls”, and a knight of The Round Table in “Camelot”. I love theater, film, and all the other performing arts.
“Rhea is a shining example of what access to the right tools means for promoting Ability while creating infinite possibilities in life. Her personal story of trials and tribulations should be an inspiration to us all.” --Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed., Founder and CEO of My Blind Spot Sharing the colorful realm behind the physical darkness
By Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed. My disability happened very quickly. My illness was like a freight train out of control without any chance of stopping. I entered the hospital with sight and weighing about 190 lbs. A short two months later, I survived my illness but happened to have been left completely blind and a
By Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed. As we turn the final page on 2021 and open a new chapter on 2022, it’s my sincere hope that we all experience a new year full of inclusion and life-changing possibilities. While I am a pragmatic realist, planning for the best but preparing for the worst, I think this
By Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed. As we enter another holiday season, the optimist in me wants to be filled with the magic, hope, and inspiration that usually comes this time of year. However, I must admit to being torn. The specter of COVID hanging like a cloud over us and the divisiveness around how to
