Blind Epistemology

Ways of knowing and understanding the world as a blind person, which are fluid, relational, and shaped by touch, sound, memory, spatial familiarity, and social interaction rather than visual perception. Blind epistemology recognizes that blind people develop rich, valid knowledge systems that differ from but are not inferior to sighted ways of knowing. Understanding blind epistemology is essential for designing accessible technologies that align with how blind people actually identify objects, navigate spaces, and make sense of their environments.