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Perks to vision loss (self.Blind)
submitted by Knight_Knave
I've been losing my vision gradually over the last several years and initially the worry was that most things would become harder. Not only have I found it fine to adapt to vision loss, I noticed there are some perks too. So, I thought it would be fun to share the perks I've noticed and invite you to share any perks you've noticed about being blind or VI,
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Some perks for me (with VI).
I have a history of social anxiety, including getting anxious giving talks. Now that I can't see people's faces as well they are less scary and less distracting.
I also can't see people emoting as well as I used to which leads to some social mishaps, but now I'm more forgiving of myself for not being good at "reading" people's faces.
Because people know I can't see they now wave at me in the halls and say "Hi Knight\_Knave!" and that feels nicer than it used to when we used to just acknowledge each other.
I'm less perfectionistic about visual details (e.g., my makeup, clothing, art, etc.)
I laugh at myself more and take myself less seriously
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Some perks for me (with VI).
I have a history of social anxiety, including getting anxious giving talks. Now that I can't see people's faces as well they are less scary and less distracting.
I also can't see people emoting as well as I used to which leads to some social mishaps, but now I'm more forgiving of myself for not being good at "reading" people's faces.
Because people know I can't see they now wave at me in the halls and say "Hi Knight\_Knave!" and that feels nicer than it used to when we used to just acknowledge each other.
I'm less perfectionistic about visual details (e.g., my makeup, clothing, art, etc.)
I laugh at myself more and take myself less seriously
iletthedogsout234 16 points 4y ago
Never have to DD
LittleTay 2 points 4y ago
This. I feel bad at times though because i have one main driver, so to say, and I would love to see them drink more sometimes.
Silverottawa 1 points 4y ago
If available you could offer to cover uber/lyft or taxi for the both of you so they can drink.
OutWestTexas 8 points 4y ago
You don’t have to look at gross stuff.
narfarnst 7 points 4y ago
Priority boarding 100% of the time in airports. And on rare occasions, you get to breeze through security.
Laser_Lens_4 7 points 4y ago
Shorter waits at Disneyland
GoBlindOrGoHome 2 points 4y ago
I'm planning a honeymoon trip to Disney World, I'm from Canada. Do they allow the visually impaired to use the disabiliy access pass at Disney parks?
-shacklebolt- 1 points 4y ago
Honestly, if your disability is only blindness, a disability pass isn't needed at disneyland or disney world. They may or may not allow you to use it depending on the specifics of your disability and the worker you encounter.
The system is really meant for people who have a legitimate reason why they cannot access or wait in the ordinary lines, and has been significantly cut back for such people because of how widespread abuse was (and still is.)
The system is really meant for people who have a legitimate reason why they cannot access or wait in the ordinary lines, and has been significantly cut back for such people because of how widespread abuse was (and still is.)
coolbreeze1990 6 points 4y ago
I’m an O&M instructor who recently had a second grade student go to Disney World with his parents. We got him set up with the disability pass - more because he gets severe anxiety in large crowds than his blindness. He and his family all really enjoyed having that option.
I remember going to Disney world as a kid with my Pops who is blind. We skipped all the lines and it was awesome!
So sure, your vision alone probably isn’t realllly a great reason to be skipping lines but dang! Those lines are long! Why make it harder on yourself than it has to be? Lol just my opinion.
I remember going to Disney world as a kid with my Pops who is blind. We skipped all the lines and it was awesome!
So sure, your vision alone probably isn’t realllly a great reason to be skipping lines but dang! Those lines are long! Why make it harder on yourself than it has to be? Lol just my opinion.
-shacklebolt- 3 points 4y ago
> Why make it harder on yourself than it has to be?
Because it negatively impacts people with disabilities that need that accommodation, as *so many* people figured it out and started abusing the system.
Because it negatively impacts people with disabilities that need that accommodation, as *so many* people figured it out and started abusing the system.
preiman790 2 points 4y ago
It also doesn’t help that there plenty of people who will see a blind person waiting in line and think oh I can just jump in front of them they’ll never notice
Laser_Lens_4 0 points 4y ago
I'm actually going in a few weeks. I was able to use it successfully at Disneyland. I don't see why I wouldn't be able to use it at Disney world. I'll let you know how it goes.
GoBlindOrGoHome 1 points 4y ago
I'd be really interested to hear about it! Have a great time!
the9thpawn_ 2 points 4y ago
In history class we were shown a picture of trench foot and while everyone else could not unsee it, I couldn’t see it in the first place. Also with my nystagmus I can just look at someone and never have to worry about making eye contact for too long. Probably the most useful thing is that you use other things like process of elimination to make the most of your residual vision. Also parting the crowds with your cane.
ENTJ351 2 points 4y ago
You get extra complemented. Haha!
YOu get to show people things and open their minds up to a different way of living.
YOu get to show people things and open their minds up to a different way of living.
waldu 1 points 4y ago
Hey, I did come across this blog post which highlighted some of the more light-hearted reasons it's fun to be blind.
https://www.thinkingoutloud-sassystyle.com/20-reasons-its-fun-to-be-blind/
https://www.thinkingoutloud-sassystyle.com/20-reasons-its-fun-to-be-blind/
Knight_Knave [OP] 1 points 4y ago
Thanks for sharing this! I really like #20 haha!
HDMILex 1 points 4y ago
Priority entry at venues, front row access ("I'm VI, I can't see well so may I please get to the front?")
But honestly you sacrifice great sound quality for being right in front of the speakers where the artist can see you, which you may or may not care about. Best place for people who care about having the best audio experience is centre column, centre row.
Priority boarding on trains, planes etc. Having the right of way most of the time because of your cane/guide dog. Etc.
But honestly you sacrifice great sound quality for being right in front of the speakers where the artist can see you, which you may or may not care about. Best place for people who care about having the best audio experience is centre column, centre row.
Priority boarding on trains, planes etc. Having the right of way most of the time because of your cane/guide dog. Etc.
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