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Let's Connect and Succeed Together
A personal message from Kristin Smedley and Charlie Collins
Imagine being part of a community of families, individuals and professionals who are committed to seeing you thrive, while supporting one another and changing how the world sees blindness.
If the message and vibe of the Thriving Blind community resonates with you, and you’re looking for like-minded people who share your desire to thrive, and mentors to guide you along the way, we invite you to join The Thriving Blind Academy.
This is a private, global COMMUNITY committed to helping you build a thriving mindset and connect with tools and resources to succeed in school, business and life without sight.
Here you will be inspired and empowered to live an inspired and empowered life. Thriving starts with you. Get started now.
HEAR WHAT OUR MEMBERS HAVE TO SAY
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Yes! I'm Ready to Join and Thrive Today!
Do Any Of These Describe You?
I am a parent or caregiver that just heard the words, “Your child is blind” and I am feeling overwhelmed/scared/unsure of what to do next.
I am a parent or caregiver of a blind/visually impaired child that is in need of real strategies to guide my child in the areas of school, social life, activities, independence and technology.
I just found out I am going blind and I have no idea how to succeed without sight.
ARE YOU THINKING
I am scared
I am angry.
I am sad.
You don’t have to figure this out alone. We are here to help you, to walk with you, to connect with you, and to guide you through this journey. We will show you how to take charge of your life and live it on your terms.
The TBA Membership Is Offered To You For An Annual Fee Of $97 (annual) or 4 payments of $30 each
This fee gives you access ALL YEAR LONG to everything listed below!
What Are The TBA Perks?
Unprecedented Access to Knowledge, Tools, & Expertise
TBA members have access to mentors and resources in the areas of social, education, independence, assistive technology, leisure, and employment.
PRIVATE Facebook Community!
Connect with others on a journey similar to yours, ask questions for mentors to give advice, stay up to date on new technology, information, etc.
Weekly Zoom Meetings with Kristin Smedley and Charlie Collins!
This is special time for YOU to get specific guidance you need! Explore success principles to thrive, ask mentors questions, share ideas for raising children that are blind, getting back into the workforce as and adult that lost vision, and so much more! You'll get to have real conversations with those walking YOUR walk in this weekly Zoom meeting, guided by Kristin, Charlie, and guest mentors!
FREE VIP TICKET to the Annual Succeed Without Sight Summit!
Get all the perks and privileges of the VIP ticket! Session recordings, give-a-ways, private meetings, etc!
FREE and DISCOUNTED fees on all TBA Programs!
Enjoy discounts (and many free access passes!) for the Transition to College Program, Masterclasses, Symposiums, etc!
The Thriving Blind Movement began with the success of the book, Thriving Blind: Stories of Real People Succeeding Without Sight. Kristin Smedley wrote and published it in 2019 to be the resource for others that she did not have when a doctor told her “Your son is blind.” It debuted as a #1 New Release on Amazon and quickly moved to the top of the Best Seller list.
The book’s popularity grew the Facebook community by leaps and bounds. However, it became clear that one book of thirteen stories was not enough to change perceptions of blindness from pity to positivity and equip families impacted by blindness to thrive.
So, Kristin teamed up with Charlie Collins, a motivational speaker, success coach, and featured in Jack Canfield's The Success Principles, to change more lives by arming families and individuals with success strategies in addition to tools and resources to navigate the world without sight.
Now, with an annual global summit, worldwide membership, and collaborations with industry, organizations, and education systems, Thriving Blind is no longer a dose of inspiration. It is a community creating a blueprint for all that are impacted by blindness to thrive!
"Thriving Blind Academy Takes Something That Is Scary For Some--Perhaps Many, And Creates A Safe Space Where People Can Come And Talk And Learn And Share, And Where The Energy Stays Positive And Practical."
Ron Brooks
Owner, Accessible Avenue
"I Now Feel Empowered To Start Educating This School System And The Community That Blindness Is Not A Death Sentence, A Game Ender Or A Sad, Depressing Existence."
Kelly S.
Thriving Blind Academy Mastermind Member