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'''Bruce Hall''' is a [[legally blind]] photographer and parent of twins with severe [[autism]].<ref name="Biography">{{cite web |last1=Hall |first1=Bruce |title=Bio |url=https://www.visualsummit.com/Asset.asp?AssetID=14536&AKey=GJXBH5T9 |website=www.visualsummit.com |accessdate=5 November 2019}}</ref> Some of his work is stored in the [[Library of Congress]].<ref name="PetaPixel">{{cite web |last1=Zhang |first1=Michael |title=The Blind Photographer Who Uses His Camera to See the World |url=https://petapixel.com/2018/06/16/the-blind-photographer-who-uses-his-camera-to-see-the-world/ |website=petapixel.com |accessdate=5 November 2019}}</ref> Hall has stated that he takes pictures in order to be able to see the world more clearly.
'''Bruce Hall''' is a [[legally blind]] photographer and parent of twins with severe [[autism]].<ref name="Biography">{{cite web |last1=Hall |first1=Bruce |title=Bio |url=https://www.visualsummit.com/Asset.asp?AssetID=14536&AKey=GJXBH5T9 |website=www.visualsummit.com |accessdate=5 November 2019}}</ref> Some of his work is stored in the [[Library of Congress]].<ref name="PetaPixel">{{cite web |last1=Zhang |first1=Michael |title=The Blind Photographer Who Uses His Camera to See the World |url=https://petapixel.com/2018/06/16/the-blind-photographer-who-uses-his-camera-to-see-the-world/ |website=petapixel.com |accessdate=5 November 2019}}</ref> Hall has stated that he takes pictures in order to be able to see the world more clearly.


Hall has about 5% normal eyesight and severe [[nystagmus]]. Fast accurate focusing is his number one priority,{{clarify|date=November 2019}} and he uses many unique workarounds to achieve the ability to take pictures. Hall's favorite photography subjects are underwater photography, nature photography, and pictures of his twin boys.<ref name="NBC">{{cite news |last1=Crouch |first1=Angie |title=Blind Photographer Captures Sons' Autism |url=https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Blind-Photographer-Captures-Sons-Autism-Highlights-People-With-Disabilities-336916281.html |accessdate=5 November 2019 |work=NBC Southern California |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Hall |first1=Bruce |title=Legally Blind Photographer Bruce Hall Explains Equipment And Technique He Uses To Take Photos |url=https://assistivetechnologyblog.com/2016/09/legally-blind-photographer-bruce-hall-explains-equipment-and-technique-he-uses-to-take-photos.html |website=Assistive Technology Blog |accessdate=5 November 2019 |date=12 September 2016}}</ref><ref name="CIO">{{cite web |title=Bruce Hall's Picture-Perfect Life The World through Photography |url=http://www.ciobulletin.com/iot/hall-uses-apple-differently |website=CIO Bulletin |accessdate=5 November 2019 |language=en}}</ref> He strongly advocates for awareness for the challenges surrounding severe [[autism]].<ref name="Aeon">{{cite news |last1=Costandi |first1=Moheb |title=Why the neurodiversity movement has become harmful|url=https://aeon.co/essays/why-the-neurodiversity-movement-has-become-harmful |accessdate=5 November 2019 |work=Aeon |language=en}}</ref>
Hall has about 5% normal eyesight and severe [[nystagmus]]. Fast accurate focusing is his number one priority,{{clarify|date=November 2019}} and he uses many unique workarounds to achieve the ability to take pictures. Hall's favorite photography subjects are underwater photography, nature photography, and pictures of his twin boys.<ref name="NBC">{{cite news |last1=Crouch |first1=Angie |title=Blind Photographer Captures Sons' Autism |url=https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Blind-Photographer-Captures-Sons-Autism-Highlights-People-With-Disabilities-336916281.html |accessdate=5 November 2019 |work=NBC Southern California |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Hall |first1=Bruce |title=Legally Blind Photographer Bruce Hall Explains Equipment And Technique He Uses To Take Photos |url=https://assistivetechnologyblog.com/2016/09/legally-blind-photographer-bruce-hall-explains-equipment-and-technique-he-uses-to-take-photos.html |website=Assistive Technology Blog |accessdate=5 November 2019 |date=12 September 2016}}</ref><ref name="CIO">{{cite web |title=Bruce Hall's Picture-Perfect Life The World through Photography |url=http://www.ciobulletin.com/iot/hall-uses-apple-differently |website=CIO Bulletin |accessdate=5 November 2019 |language=en}}</ref> He strongly advocates for awareness for the challenges surrounding severe [[autism]].<ref name="Aeon">{{cite news |last1=Costandi |first1=Moheb |title=Why the neurodiversity movement has become harmful|url=https://aeon.co/essays/why-the-neurodiversity-movement-has-become-harmful |accessdate=5 November 2019 |work=Aeon |language=en}}</ref> Hall has opposed cuts to disability services that were endorsed by the [[Autistic Self Advocacy Network]], claiming that more services are needed.<ref name="ASAN">{{cite news |last1=Clements |first1=Tom |title=Neurodiversity is failing the most vulnerable |url=https://www.spiked-online.com/2020/04/06/neurodiversity-is-failing-the-most-vulnerable/ |accessdate=7 April 2020 |work=www.spiked-online.com |language=en}}</ref>


==Publications with Valerie Hall==
==Publications with Valerie Hall==

Revision as of 12:39, 13 April 2020

Bruce Hall
NationalityUSA
Known forPhotography
Websitevisualsummit.com

Bruce Hall is a legally blind photographer and parent of twins with severe autism.[1] Some of his work is stored in the Library of Congress.[2] Hall has stated that he takes pictures in order to be able to see the world more clearly.

Hall has about 5% normal eyesight and severe nystagmus. Fast accurate focusing is his number one priority,[clarification needed] and he uses many unique workarounds to achieve the ability to take pictures. Hall's favorite photography subjects are underwater photography, nature photography, and pictures of his twin boys.[3][4][5] He strongly advocates for awareness for the challenges surrounding severe autism.[6] Hall has opposed cuts to disability services that were endorsed by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, claiming that more services are needed.[7]

Publications with Valerie Hall

  • Immersed: Our Experience With Autism. Visual Summit, 2016.

References

  1. ^ Hall, Bruce. "Bio". www.visualsummit.com. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  2. ^ Zhang, Michael. "The Blind Photographer Who Uses His Camera to See the World". petapixel.com. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  3. ^ Crouch, Angie. "Blind Photographer Captures Sons' Autism". NBC Southern California. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  4. ^ Hall, Bruce (12 September 2016). "Legally Blind Photographer Bruce Hall Explains Equipment And Technique He Uses To Take Photos". Assistive Technology Blog. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  5. ^ "Bruce Hall's Picture-Perfect Life The World through Photography". CIO Bulletin. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  6. ^ Costandi, Moheb. "Why the neurodiversity movement has become harmful". Aeon. Retrieved 5 November 2019.
  7. ^ Clements, Tom. "Neurodiversity is failing the most vulnerable". www.spiked-online.com. Retrieved 7 April 2020.