How can I take on a role like firefighter or police officer?(self.Blind)
submitted by ConcentrationIsland
I'm 19 and my vision is 6/24 in one eye and 6/36 in the other. I have stargardts and it is stable.
I really want to become a firefighter or police officer, but my gut feeling tells me that just isn't an option for me. Are there any other roles out there such as these that may be appropiate for me?
jrs125 points4y ago
Police officer... maybe not... but fire fighter... sure! There is a fire chief in the US who is totally blind. Think about it. Who can see in a fire anyway? If you want to do something like this, it isn't an easy road. You will get told no a lot and need to prove yourself again and again, but it's totally possible. My sister is a paramedic and she's worked with a few EMTs with similar vision to your own. They don't drive the ambulance and need someone else to read the numbers for blood pressure, but can still be full active members of a team. Follow your dreams and fight for them hard. You can do it.
ENTJ3515 points4y ago
I was going to answer, but I read your response. I had no idea, really that any blind person was actually blind who was a firefighter. That’s really interesting.
ConcentrationIsland [OP]1 points4y ago
That's really inspiring thank you.
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multi-instrumental2 points4y ago
For sure you could be a detective or another desk police job. You'll have to work much harder than everyone else and of course have assistance for certain areas where you have to have someone with normal sight.
A blind detective sounds like a pretty cool TV show as well.
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