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being interviewed about what vision impaired people deal with in public/going about daily routine, anyone like to give suggestions on things to say? (self.Blind)
submitted by SunnyLego
Hi, I'm doing an interview on the radio for Association for the Blind, about what things vision impaired/blind people go through when out and about, that vision people wouldn't think about.
I only lost eyesight last year, so I thought some of the people in this group who were born blind, or been vision impaired for a lot longer than me, might have some suggestions you'd like to be said in media. Thanks.
I only lost eyesight last year, so I thought some of the people in this group who were born blind, or been vision impaired for a lot longer than me, might have some suggestions you'd like to be said in media. Thanks.
awesomesaucesaywhat 10 points 5y ago
People who grab my arm and try to take away my cane or guide dog to "help" me. Super invasive and not cool
Drop9Reddit 10 points 5y ago
I would say my big pet peeve would be being stopped when trying to go about my day so the person can try to send me the wrong way. Or the people that stop me and try to faith heal. The latter are a safety risk many times as they have blocked me on a crossing. I get around them and continue on but is dangerous.
SunnyLego [OP] 7 points 5y ago
Ah the faith heal. I had a Uber driver stop the car and tell me to "Take my hands so we can pray to save your eyesight." I got out of that car real quick!
Thanks for telling me your biggest peeve, as I've never had that happen I didn't realise people could be that mean!
Thanks for telling me your biggest peeve, as I've never had that happen I didn't realise people could be that mean!
Drop9Reddit 1 points 5y ago
Takes all kinds for the world.
Raf_AL 5 points 5y ago
Well... when I was interviewed by a public station, I just told them about all the things I do every day, Tell them about your hobbies and other cool stuff blind people can do. I also told them about the struggle I'm facing with new video games, trying to improve their graphics so much, that I barely can play through games anymore. I wish you the best of luck on your interview.
LUCKY12910 3 points 5y ago
Show them the technology that you use daily like your phone and computer people are really ?interested in that stuff. Remember you are most likely the only blind person they will ever seeMake us look good h aha.
Epsilon68 2 points 5y ago
My GF tells me, lack of standardized public restroom signage is her big pet peeve, when she's out alone.
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