I Identify as Blind: A Brazen Celebration of Disability Culture, Identity, and Power

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Lachi Tim Vandehey

I Identify as Blind

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ISBN: 9780593851579

A Brazen Celebration of Disability Culture, Identity, and Power

Lachi, Tim Vandehey

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Tiny Reparations Books
24 February 2026

Social services & welfare, criminology

Recording artist, activist, and provocateur Lachi redefines what it means to celebrate disability, by showcasing the innovations and leadership within her community, and by framing disability as an identity, a cultural force, and a reservoir of resilience and creativity.

With style and straight talk, musician and changemaker Lachi flips disability and neurodivergence into an empowering identity, a cultural movement, and an innovation engine

What if the most taboo parts of our identity-the parts we're taught to mask-are exactly the ones that hold our greatest power? Lachi is an award-winning singer and leader who awakens the world to this truth- Disability has long shaped our culture and is an identity worth brazenly reclaiming. In this book, Lachi reveals why dropping the stigma is the ultimate glow-up, and inspires readers to celebrate the boldest parts of themselves.

I Identify as Blind pulses with energy. Through magnetic storytelling and pop-culture deep dives, Lachi challenges mainstream views on disability and neurodivergence with humor and heart. Because visionaries with disabilities have always driven progress. The book features trailblazing figures like Senator Tammy Duckworth, Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte, Microsoft executive Jenny Lay-Flurrie, and so many more. Lachi even takes readers behind the scenes at Coldplay concerts, since after Chris Martin developed tinnitus, he transformed his concerts into some of the most accessible in the world. Each story reframes disability not as a deficit but as a wellspring of collective strength. And inventions created for people with disabilities benefit everyone-from audiobooks to curb cuts to the internet. (Vint Cerf helped develop the first commercial email service, because he had trouble communicating by phone.)

With punchy humor and radical honesty, Lachi dismantles stereotypes and builds a new narrative of Disability identity. I Identify as Blind is just what the world needs right now- an invitation to a cultural movement that celebrates disabilities as a source of power and pride.

Come for the laughs, stay for the mic drops.

By: Lachi, Tim Vandehey
Imprint: Tiny Reparations Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 147mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 447g
ISBN: 9780593851579
ISBN 10: 0593851579
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 24 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lachi is an award-winning recording artist, producer of a Grammy-nominated album, public speaker, and the first openly disabled National Trustee of the Recording Academy. She is the CEO of RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities), which has partnered with Netflix and Live Nation. Named a USA Today Woman of the Year and a ""dedicated foot soldier for disability pride"" by Forbes, Lachi hosted the PBS American Masters series Renegades, has appeared on Good Morning America, and she has spoken at The White House. She lives in New York City.

Reviews for I Identify as Blind: A Brazen Celebration of Disability Culture, Identity, and Power

“A fascinating journey into the complex world that people with disabilities navigate every day. Lachi provides many insights into how she found her true identity, and how everyone can celebrate their full identities as well.” —Temple Grandin, New York Times bestselling author of Visual Thinking and Thinking in Pictures “I identify as a Lachi fan! Her book hits all the right notes, welcoming readers to the conversation about disability with the perfect harmony of sharp commentary and nuanced teaching. Composed with candor and courage, all of Lachi's stories shine as brightly as her Glam Canes.” —Emily Ladau, author of Demystifying Disability ""A vibrant celebration of disability culture and community. Lachi's wit and wisdom shine through on every page."" —Dr. Amy Kenny, Director of Georgetown University’s Disability Cultural Center, and author of the award-winning book My Body Is Not a Prayer Request