[Nfb-seniors] Have you ever visited the Blind Mice MegaMmall- I have

[Robert Leslie Newman]

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Movers & Shakers


By Karen Santiago
Karen at TheBlindPerspective.com <mailto:karen at theblindperspective.com>  

Once upon a time there were three blind mice, Mic, Bart B Cue, and Whitey.
One day they all went shopping to find a gift for their friend. While
walking through the mall, they got a whiff of Hickory Farms. The smell was
so good, it lured them into the store. The farmer's wife was working there
since things were a bit slow on the farm. And so, you know the story, she
whacked off their tails with a carving knife. The three mice sued, and they
won. They decided to use the settlement money to start up a mall where the
blind could shop, without fear of getting their tails cut off!
Blind Mice Mega Mall was completed and they all lived happily ever after!
Of course, this is not the real story. 

Actually, the real story is Blind Mice got started by three blind guys who
just decided to give it a try. They felt that blind people needed more
products than just a talking watch, a low vision clock, or other similar
items. They made the decision to go for it in 2003, and they opened up the
doors to the Blind Mice Mart in 2004. They began with two vendors: the
braille cookbooks, and an old company, SMC who offered a variety of
products. From there, they started to build up a customer base. 

They initially began as one website with different suppliers. Then they
began getting calls from other people wanting to sell their own stuff. They
didn't have the means to take on others. So, Blind Mice Mart revamped and
had a new website built. This change was in 2011, and it was at that time
they changed the name to Blind Mice Megamall. They started under this new
name with an additional four stores. 

Currently they have a dozen stores, with additional ones popping up based on
the seasons. Dale says he is most proud of having four individual store
owners. He added that these blind store owners are running their stores,
making a difference, and generating an income for themselves. Having your
own store within the Blind Mice Mega Mall allows the owner to access, edit,
add and/ or remove products, change prices, and basically do everything
needed to run their own store. 

The Blind Mice Mega Mall is a place to provide merchants an avenue to list
their products. Dale says that they are always looking for new stores to
incorporate into the mall. Some products he would like to see offered in the
mall include windchimes, candles, and clothing, just to name a few. 

When you visit the mall at www.BlindMiceMegamall.com, you can browse by
either the stores or by products. No matter how many stores you visit and
products you purchase, it's a convenient one step checkout process. Be sure
to register, as there are some discounts for registered members, as opposed
to the regular price. 

Here is a list of some of the stores you can find in the Blind Mice
Megamall:
E Z 2See Products: weekly planner
A Stitch in Time: sewing supplies
Blind Bookstop: braille & electronic books
Blind Mice Mart: items for blind & visually impaired individuals
Body Scentz: bath & body, perfumes & cologne
En-Vision Inc.: assistive technology
J&J Trading: vast supply of products
Journeys: sprays, crystals, & jewelry
Custom Canes: mobility & walking canes
On The Go: guide & service dog products 

Relax, stay in your pajamas, grab a cup of coffee, don't worry about the
weather outside, or finding a parking spot, when going to the blindMice
megamall. Check out the site for all of your holiday shopping needs :
BlindMiceMegamall.com <http://www.blindmicemegamall.com/>  

Proceeds from every purchase at Blind Mice Mega Mall help fund the Mouse
Hole Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to sighted high school
students with a visually impaired parent and to visually impaired and blind
high school students!
The Cooking in the Dark Show is also funded by your purchases! 

The principle of Blind Mice is "Make It Count Every day!"
So, as the Mice at BlindMiceMegaMall.com say "Have a MICE day!"