Welcome to Your Blind Ally
I make a positive difference in the lives of blind and vision-impaired people, professionals who work with them, and those who love them.
That's the mission behind Your Blind Ally. Founded by Rusty Perez—a professional musician, speaker, and blindness consultant who has been blind since birth. Your Blind Ally exists to transform uncertainty into confidence, challenges into opportunities, and limitations into possibilities.
Your Blind Ally primarily serves adults who are facing blindness, whether you've just received a diagnosis, have been gradually losing your vision, or have reached a point where you realize you need support from someone who truly understands what's out there. Rusty also works closely with the support networks surrounding these individuals; the family members, partners, employers, and professionals who want to help effectively.
Whether you're navigating blindness yourself, supporting someone you love, or working with blind individuals professionally, Rusty brings the lived experience, practical expertise, and positive approach that makes a real difference.
The Your Blind Ally Approach
Every consultation, coaching session, and training with Your Blind Ally is built on three foundational pillars that ensure meaningful, lasting impact:
Lived Experience & Professional Expertise
Practical, Real-World Solutions
Positive, Empowering Approach
Rusty Perez doesn't just understand blindness professionally, he lives it. Blind since birth, he has navigated every stage of life without sight, from childhood education to building a successful career as a professional musician, from mastering daily living skills to advocating for accessibility in diverse settings.
This dual perspective—personal experience combined with decades of helping others thrive—creates insights that few consultants can match. Rusty knows what works because he's lived it, tested it, and taught it successfully to countless individuals and organizations.
"I've spent my whole life figuring out how to do things differently, not less. And I've discovered that the strategies that help blind people succeed often make things better for everyone."
— Rusty Perez
This lived experience and professional expertise allows Rusty to make a positive difference by offering guidance that's both deeply authentic and highly effective.
Making a positive difference requires more than good intentions—it requires strategies that actually work in real life. Your Blind Ally focuses on practical, tested solutions tailored to individual needs and goals.
Whether it's learning assistive technology, organizing a home for maximum independence, navigating workplace dynamics, or building confidence in travel, Rusty breaks down complex challenges into manageable, achievable steps. He helps clients identify what matters most and creates a clear path to get there.
"Technology is wonderful, but it's just a tool. The real magic happens when someone discovers they can do something they thought was impossible. That's what I'm here for—to help people see what's possible."
— Rusty Perez
These practical solutions are how Your Blind Ally makes a positive difference that you can see, measure, and build upon.
With Your Blind Ally, blindness is approached as a characteristic to be managed skillfully, not a tragedy to be overcome. Rusty's philosophy centers on building capability, confidence, and independence rather than dwelling on limitations.
This positive approach doesn't ignore real challenges—it reframes them. Instead of "What can't be done?" the question becomes "How can this be done differently?" This mindset shift, combined with practical skills and the right support, opens doors and creates possibilities.
"Being blind has taught me resilience, creativity, and how to find solutions where others see dead ends. I want to share those lessons with everyone who needs them."
— Rusty Perez
This empowering approach is central to how Your Blind Ally makes a positive difference in every interaction.
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Who Your Blind Ally Serves
As a trusted resource for Direct Education, Advocacy, and Extended Support, Your Blind Ally makes a positive difference for four key groups:
Blind and Vision-Impaired Individuals
Your Blind Ally meets you where you are.
Whether you've just received a diagnosis, have been gradually losing your vision, or have been blind for years and need new skills or support.
You may be facing questions about how to maintain your independence, navigate daily tasks differently, use assistive technology, travel confidently, or succeed in your career. Perhaps you're experiencing the emotional impact of vision loss and need someone who truly understands.
Rusty provides personalized coaching and practical strategies to help you build the skills, confidence, and independence you need to thrive. Your Blind Ally helps you make a positive difference in your own life by discovering what's possible and creating your path forward.
Employers and Colleagues of a Blind/Vision-Impaired Person
You can create an environment for mutual success—without pity, without making it feel weird.
You want your blind employee or colleague to succeed, but you're not sure how to help. What accommodations are reasonable? How do you communicate expectations? How do you create an inclusive workplace without singling anyone out or creating awkwardness?
Rusty provides employers and colleagues with practical strategies for working effectively with blind team members, understanding what they need to thrive, and building truly inclusive environments where everyone contributes fully. Your Blind Ally helps you make a positive difference in your workplace culture and your colleague's career.
People Who Love a Blind/Vision-Impaired Person
Your response can be the difference between success and failure for the person you love.
Whether you're a parent, spouse, partner, sibling, or friend, you want to help—but you may not know how. Should you do things for them or let them struggle? How do you encourage independence without seeming unsupportive? What's the line between helpful and overprotective?
Rusty helps you understand what your loved one needs, how to provide meaningful support, and how to foster independence while showing you care. Your Blind Ally guides you in making a positive difference in the most important relationship in your life.
Clinical Professionals and Others Who Engage with Blind/Vision-Impaired People
You weren't trained for this—but you can set the tone for success.
As an educator, rehabilitation specialist, healthcare provider, or other professional, you encounter blind clients or students, but blindness may not have been part of your training. How do you communicate effectively? What assumptions should you challenge? How do you set appropriate expectations?
Rusty offers consultation and training that equips professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to serve blind individuals effectively. Your Blind Ally helps you make a positive difference in outcomes for the people you serve.
Services That Make a Difference
Your Blind Ally offers personalized coaching for blind individuals, professional consulting for organizations and employers, engaging speaking presentations, and practical training for professionals—all designed to create real, measurable positive differences.
Whether you need one-on-one support, organizational consultation, or an inspiring and informative speaker for your event, Your Blind Ally brings lived experience, professional expertise, practical solutions, and a positive approach to every engagement.
Ready to Make a Positive Difference?
The challenges of blindness are real, but so are the solutions. With the right guidance, support, and strategies, success and independence are absolutely within reach.
Let's talk about how Your Blind Ally can help you make a positive difference.
