My Visual Impairment does NOT alter my ability to think for myself.

It really makes me angry when people find out about my visual impairment, and think think that they have to talk to the person whom I'm with - rather than talking directly to me. I'm visually impaired - I'm not stupid. If you have a physical challenge - have you had this problem, and how does it make you feel? Leave a comment. Video responses are also welcomed. If you haven't done so - please subscribe to my channel.

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[Barryb64]

I have had similar experiences, too. One person thought my friend was my mother. Eh, the woman is 10 years older than I. I'm visually impaired although I can see regular print. It doesn't happen too often. Sometimes, I think people are intimidated and are prone to irrational thoughts.

[VideoGuyNC]

@Barryb64 I will agree that it is a lack of public knowledge and awareness on the part of the general public. But it can sure make us (the visually impaired community) feel bad. Thanks for your comment and for watching.

[lorilai76]

I am not blind but I do know how people act when interacting with a blind person. It is irritating! Great work VideoGuy NC

[VideoGuyNC]

@lorilai76 Thank you very much for watching my video, and thank you for the kind words. It is refreshing to find people who understand. It's sad that so many people just jump to conclusions about people, and don't take the time to get an understanding of the individual's abilities. For example, I've had SO many people tell me that they are shocked at my technical knowledge because of my visual impairment.

[FlamingTorch9]

I'm visually impaired myself and have the same issue to a certain extent, i.e. it doesn't happen all the time, but I do get annoyed by it

[VideoGuyNC]

@FlamingTorch9 Thanks for watching my video. I don't get so frustrated at the people's actions. It's the lack of knowledge that so many seem to have. If people would better educate themselves (even those without impairments) the world could be a more productive place. Best of luck to you.

[BlackStarsWhiteSky]

Hi I'm legally blind and it happens to me all the time it's even worse because my mother who assist me often doesn't see a problem with it sometimes I just want to take my cane wave over my head and say I'm over here you fuckwads

[ZeldaWolf2000]

THANKS YOU SOOOO MUCH MAN I LOOOVE THIS I TODALY AGREE I'm LB (I've got no vission in my right eye and 20/400 in my left) to and have always been. I HATE when people do that. My 9th grade teacher did that adn we got over it she ended up being really nice, but OMG I HATED IT and I THINK my classmates used to do it, but GOD IT'S THE MOST ANOYING EVER Exspelusly when your a teen. I really wish people would stop being so ignorent.

[dmmclendon]

I'm also legally blind, and I also just LOVE it when ppl treat me like I am brainless!!

[lorilai76]

@VideoGuyNC Thank you so much for responding! Many people are ignorant why would you not know about technology like it is even more useful for blind people offering lots of services.  Also, I have been a server and a bartender for most of my adult life( I'm 34) and I had a blind country club member I just gently touched there hand to let them know I had just refilled the beer and where it was I also worked at disney for 3 years & we actually did Have braille menus! But disney does it right!!