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Visually Impaired Biologists? (self.Blind)
submitted by Low-Mango9451
Hi all!
I am a 19 year old college student majoring in biology, specifically with an interest in behavioral science. I also have strabismus, which has had a large impact on my vision, especially when I do activities like reading and walking. None of my professors or classmates have visual impairments and although this has not discouraged me from getting my degree, I do feel very isolated. I was wondering if any of you are biologists (or scientists generally) who would not mind talking to me. I am looking for a visually impaired mentor. I have heard of so many scientists that have overcome the inaccessibility of lab equipment/academia and are able to work in labs and I am hoping that I can do the same. Right now I am feeling somewhat out of place even though I am so passionate about science and have been for my whole life. If you are a biologist, neuroscientist, or scientist please send me a private message or comment below! I would love to chat!
Thank you so much!
I am a 19 year old college student majoring in biology, specifically with an interest in behavioral science. I also have strabismus, which has had a large impact on my vision, especially when I do activities like reading and walking. None of my professors or classmates have visual impairments and although this has not discouraged me from getting my degree, I do feel very isolated. I was wondering if any of you are biologists (or scientists generally) who would not mind talking to me. I am looking for a visually impaired mentor. I have heard of so many scientists that have overcome the inaccessibility of lab equipment/academia and are able to work in labs and I am hoping that I can do the same. Right now I am feeling somewhat out of place even though I am so passionate about science and have been for my whole life. If you are a biologist, neuroscientist, or scientist please send me a private message or comment below! I would love to chat!
Thank you so much!
blind__panic 6 points 1y ago
I have a PhD in genetics and work in an evolutionary biology lab. Feel free to DM me.
r_1235 5 points 1y ago
Hmm, I didn't know there are blind scientists. I would love to meet one some day, it was my dream to be a scientist as a kid, instead I am an Economics grad today, ROFL!
Low-Mango9451 [OP] 5 points 1y ago
LOL It's just like I have read about so many online but they're either retired or not doing stuff I am interested in
Lyssa221201 2 points 1y ago
Hi! I'm also VI and in college for Zoo and Aquarium Sciences. I know you are looking for people who have already gotten careers, but I thought I'd say hi and that I get the struggle. If you want to talk about anything, feel free to DM me, I'm also interested in behavioral sciences!
BooksDogsMaps 2 points 1y ago
I‘m a geographer. Personally, I‘ve decided to go more of a data analysis/modelling route than a hands-on one, because I‘m basically fine doing lab and/or field work with assistance, but I have doubts I can get sufficient accommodation in a future job.
I‘d also be interested to hear if anyone has experiences/tips on lab and/or field work, though.
I‘d also be interested to hear if anyone has experiences/tips on lab and/or field work, though.
OvateWolf 1 points 1y ago
My 1st° was in computer science and Cybernetics, and now I’m training again to be a Western medical herbalist.
Don’t let the herbalist park put you off though there’s a lot of science in the course I’m doing and I’m a very big fan of integrated health systems and all that fun stuff.
For example this year I’m studying a lot of biochemistry and anatomy and physiology.
If I can’t get hold of accessible diagrams that meet my needs then quite often what I do for the anatomy stuff is get hold of anatomical models.
You can get loads of awesome stuff now.
I’m planning to work for myself so I don’t have to worry too much about an employers or employees comfort levels, but right now I’m also a tech support engineer in a big software company and that’s fine as well.
I think the biggest challenge me is going to be getting accessible lab grade measuring equipment, but it will definitely be possible, even if I have to get somebody to rig something up for me.
Anyway I will be watching this thread with interest as I think it’s great to see more blind people in the science field stepping outside the bounds of computer science.
Don’t let the herbalist park put you off though there’s a lot of science in the course I’m doing and I’m a very big fan of integrated health systems and all that fun stuff.
For example this year I’m studying a lot of biochemistry and anatomy and physiology.
If I can’t get hold of accessible diagrams that meet my needs then quite often what I do for the anatomy stuff is get hold of anatomical models.
You can get loads of awesome stuff now.
I’m planning to work for myself so I don’t have to worry too much about an employers or employees comfort levels, but right now I’m also a tech support engineer in a big software company and that’s fine as well.
I think the biggest challenge me is going to be getting accessible lab grade measuring equipment, but it will definitely be possible, even if I have to get somebody to rig something up for me.
Anyway I will be watching this thread with interest as I think it’s great to see more blind people in the science field stepping outside the bounds of computer science.
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