As we closed out October 2024, it was time for my final thoughts on No Need for Sight When You Have a Vision: What Blindness Can Teach Us about Risk and Leadership by Lex Gillette. I gave it a solid 8 out of 10.
An easy, inspiring read
Lex's story takes us through his journey of facing challenges, pushing beyond limits, and seeing beyond reality. His strategies for eliminating negative thinking, and his advice for building a strong mindset now and for the future, really resonated with me. Learn more about Lex at Lex Gillette's website (opens in a new tab) and see the book details on our No Need for Sight When You Have a Vision book page.
What resonated with me
- Practical strategies for eliminating negative thinking
- Building a strong mindset for today and for the future
- Personal reflections on surpassing expectations, even his own
My one critique
I would have loved a bit more focus on accessibility and leadership, especially as they relate to our work creating an inclusive world. The book leans into mindset and motivation more than accessibility practice.
Connecting it to our work
Stories like Lex's are a reminder that disabled people are leaders and experts in their own lives. When we design digital products, that expertise belongs in the room. The W3C's guide on how people with disabilities use the web (opens in a new tab) is a great companion if you want to understand how blind users navigate websites with screen readers.
For another memoir that challenges assumptions about blindness, read our Unseen review.
Who should read it
If you want a book that pushes you to think bigger and redefine what is possible, this one is worth a read. Thank you, Lex, for the inspiration.
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How would you rate No Need for Sight When You Have a Vision? Share your thoughts in the Accessibility Book Club LinkedIn group (opens in a new tab).
Author
Crystal Scott, CPWA
Web Accessibility Engineer
