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Josh Miele
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Blind-first identity from Brooklyn to Berkeley
📚 Author of Connecting Dots — A Blind Life
#A11y #MacFellow
https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/joshua-a-miele/connecting-dots/9780306832789/
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I'm thrilled to have a chapter included in the forthcoming book, "Digital Accessibility Ethics: Disability Inclusion in All Things Tech," edited by the dream team of Lainey Feingold, Reginé Gilbert, and Chancey Fleet!
#DigitalAccessibilityEthics #Ethics
Book cover with the title and subtitle in blue letters at the top reading Digital Accessibility Ethics: Disability Inclusion in All Things Tech. Below the title, taking up about 2/3 of the cover is a painting. The painting features arcs of yellow, orange, blue, turquoise, pink, and purple. The lower half of these swaths of bright colors are populated by abstract figures, circles, and building-like shapes. According to the artist, the work uses sheet music as a foundation, creating an abstract typographical interpretation of musical notation through bold design and color. Resting on the top left corner of the images are the words Edited by Lainey Feingold, Reginé Gilbert, Chancey Fleet. On the bottom right corner are the words CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group.
November 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
berkeleyblink.bsky.social
Join the A11ySea Book Club on August 12th where you can chat with me about Connecting Dots! This virtual event will include a discussion and a live Q&A session. To access more information and sign up for the event, please click this link: www.meetup.com/a11ysea/even...
A11ySea Book Club: Connecting Dots with author Joshua Miele, Tue, Aug 12, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup
Come chat with author Joshua Miele about his new memoir, Connecting Dots: A Blind Life. Virtual discussion and live Q&A with the author! Joshua A. Miele is a blind scienti
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August 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
berkeleyblink.bsky.social
This Thursday, Andrew Leland and I will be in conversation in person at the The New York Public Library’s SNFL. But, if you can’t make it in person, you can still attend!
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June 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
berkeleyblink.bsky.social
Please join me online or in person for the final stop of the 2025 Connecting Dots book tour!
June 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
berkeleyblink.bsky.social
Connecting Dots at the Berkeley Public Library (CA) with Lainey Feingold! On Saturday, May 10th at 2:00, I’ll be in conversation at the Main Branch of the Berkeley Public Library with good friend and Disability Rights lawyer, Lainey Feingold!
Graphic invites you to join Joshua A Miele in person at the Berkeley Public Library on Saturday, May 10 from 2-3 pacific time to discuss his new book Connecting Dots.
May 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
berkeleyblink.bsky.social
Connecting Dots in Seattle at the University of Washington! On May 15th at 4:30PM, I’ll be discussing my memoir, Connecting Dots – A Blind Life, at the University of Washington. This hybrid event will be part of CREATE’s exciting lineup of Global Accessibility Awareness Day activities.
Graphic invites you to join Joshua A Miele at the University of Washington or via Zoom on Thursday, May 15 from 430-6 pacific time for Global Accessibility Awareness Day to discuss his new book Connecting Dots. Space is limited, Zoom link will be provided on registration.
May 4, 2025 at 12:59 AM
berkeleyblink.bsky.social
This Friday evening, I’m thrilled to be back with Wendell Jamieson for a more intimate conversation about Connecting Dots in Park Slope, Brooklyn. There will also be an audience Q&A and book signing! Please use the link below to RSVP and access more information:
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Joshua Miele presents Connecting Dots
Joshua Miele presents Connecting Dots, in conversation with Wendell Jamieson.
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April 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
berkeleyblink.bsky.social
I’m so excited to be sharing my story on The Moth stage April 24 at Symphony Space in New York City!
Josh smiling for a posed photo. The text reads, “THE MOTH MAINSTAGE LIVE IN NEW YORK CITY. THURSDAY, APRIL 24TH. Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space. Doors open 7:00 pm. Stories begin 7:30 pm. Featuring Joshua A. Miele”
April 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
berkeleyblink.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone who has been reading and enjoying Connecting Dots – A Blind Life! Just a reminder that you can really help by posting your reviews and ratings on Amazon or Goodreads.

Amazon: a.co/d/e8FARqt
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...
Standing and smiling for a posed photo, Josh Miele (left) holds up a copy of Connecting Dots at LightHouse for the Blind
April 4, 2025 at 1:11 AM
berkeleyblink.bsky.social
Thanks to every member of the overflow crowd who joined me last week at the San Francisco LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired for my conversation with Jason Roberts – it was incredible!
#MacFellow
Standing and smiling for a posed photo, Josh Miele (left) holds up a copy of Connecting Dots with Jason Roberts (right) at LightHouse for the Blind.
April 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
berkeleyblink.bsky.social
I was featured on @kpixtv.bsky.social last week for National Disability Awareness Month! Check out these clips from the segment.

Here’s a link to the full video: www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco...

#MacFellow
March 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
berkeleyblink.bsky.social
Don’t miss this exciting event! On March 27th, I will be in conversation with Jason Roberts about my memoir, Connecting Dots — A Blind Life, at LightHouse for the Blind in San Francisco!
March 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
berkeleyblink.bsky.social
Wendell Jamieson and I were thrilled to be guests on Zibby Owens podcast! We had a fantastic conversation. She loved the book and really gets it!

Click the link below to listen to the episode: shows.acast.com/moms-dont-ha...
Joshua A. Miele and Wendell Jamieson, CONNECTING DOTS: A Blind Life | Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books™️
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March 22, 2025 at 12:11 AM
berkeleyblink.bsky.social
A packed house!! Seeing many New Yorkers attend this week's book event was so wonderful. A huge thank you to Lofty Pigeon Books for having Wendell Jamieson and me!

#macfellow
Standing and smiling for a posed photo, Josh Miele (left) holds up a copy of Connecting Dots with Wendell Jamieson (right) at Lofty Pigeon Books. The exterior of Lofty Pigeon Books shows a yellow storefront with large glass windows. The window display features multiple copies of Connecting Dots - A Blind Life, arranged neatly on white shelves.
March 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
berkeleyblink.bsky.social
Connecting Dots from coast to coast:
I'm in New York at Lofty Pigeon Books in Brooklyn this Wednesday evening in conversation with friend and co-author Wendell Jamieson about my memoir, Connecting Dots — A Blind Life.

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Joshua A. Miele and Wendell Jamieson launch "Connecting Dots: A Blind Life"
Eventbrite - Lofty Pigeon Books presents Joshua A. Miele and Wendell Jamieson launch "Connecting Dots: A Blind Life" - Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Lofty Pigeon Books, Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, USA...
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March 18, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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Today: @lynnepeeps.bsky.social on sleep; @wnyc.org/@gothamist.com's Arun Venugopal on COVID's early days; @berkeleyblink.bsky.social on his new memoir; Lauren Christy's career in music production

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March 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
berkeleyblink.bsky.social
Hey New Yorkers — two exciting things!
March 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM
berkeleyblink.bsky.social
Thanks to the MacArthur Foundation for continuing to highlight and elevate critical issues in #disability, #accessibility, and #design. Excited to add to these conversations with my memoir, releasing soon!

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February 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
berkeleyblink.bsky.social
There are now actual (print) hardcover copies of Connecting Dots! With decent non-performative braille and a ringing blurb from Andrew Leland on the cover.

Sign up for this Goodreads book giveaway to win my book! If you get one, you can read it, and post a review!

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Josh stands in a living room holding a book whose cover features an image of a young boy seated with hand on cheek. text reads, “Connecting Dots: A Blind Life by Joshua A. Miele with Wendell Jamieson.“ a blurb by Andrew Leland is partially visible.
February 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
berkeleyblink.bsky.social
Just over a month now to the release of my memoir, Connecting Dots -- A Blind Life, written in collaboration with @wendelljamieson.bsky.social . Stay tuned for more info on associated author talks, book signings, and podcast appearances. www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/joshu... #a11y #blind #memoir
Connecting Dots
A memoir that is "several wonderful books wrapped into one" by a scientist who became blind at a young age—how he navigates his experience and channels his...
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January 25, 2025 at 2:05 AM
berkeleyblink.bsky.social
"#AccessibilityDebt is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." -- Sorry, John!
December 31, 2024 at 1:00 AM
berkeleyblink.bsky.social
Funny what we sometimes take for granted -- today I'm calling out regular expressions. So f*ing cool! #NerdAlert en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regular...
Regular expression - Wikipedia
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December 12, 2024 at 2:53 AM
berkeleyblink.bsky.social
Nice to find that the Bluesky iOS app is now mostly usable with VoiceOver, finally offering social-media refuge for screen reader users. Looking forward to rebuilding here. #a11y #blind
December 4, 2024 at 7:08 AM