I’m not sure if I’ve ever really shared about my grandfather, but he lost vision in one eye 20 years ago and the other 10 years ago, he’s legally blind now.  Learning about challenges you’d never think of are the things i’ve went through with him each year, how to get around, how to cook for himself, what he can and can’t do alone (he’s proven there’s not a lot he can’t do alone.) But I think this guy is tackling some of the issues in an interesting way and educating people on a few of the things you wouldn’t fully realize. 

Money is one of the most complicated ways for a someone with visual impairment to deal with, especially when they go out alone.  I’ve been to stores with my grandfather where cashiers will count out each bill individually, explaining to him each one.  I’ve also seen some wad it up and hand it to him.  He employs the fold method for different bills so that obviously creates a hassle if he’s alone.  I think it’s ridiculous to me how strange some people treat those with disabilities whether it’s being overtly nice and caring, almost as if they aren’t humans, or treating them so poorly and without compassion that they aren’t humans in a completely different manner.  Anytime i’ve ever encountered someone with any disability, i try to take what i’ve learned from the experiences with my grandfather.  I treat people with the same respect i would anyone else, I don’t point out their issue, i don’t feel sorry for them but i try to help them if they ask or need it, and allow them their own independence.  That’s all anyone is asking for.