What are the difficulties faced by the visually handicapped people?

Answer 1

We have a good amount of difficulties but I'll highlight a few Lack of transportation especially in small towns. If buses aren't clear with stops and numbers we're not going to get around easy, and highways aren't good for us at all. Employment: Up until recently I didn't know what I'd do for a job because we aren't really able to just go work at mdonalds like sighted people. Being a cashier or teller isn't our first option and so many employers are so SCARED to hire visually impaired people but thanks to ticket to work program things can get better and the VR services in GA are good but here in Charlotte they are terrible. We have to struggle but it's worth it. Socializing: I'm 22 so maybe people older than me don't care but I really feel like if my eyes didn't look funny I'd approach people more. People still approach me but I get nervous thinking they'll pick on me. Most of my teasing oldly came froma dults when I was younger. We work better in big cities like ATL where people are more diverse and open minded about disabilities. If you're talking or approaching a visually impaired person you know say their name then say hello or whatever so we know you're talking to us because so often we can't make out your face let alone where your eyes are looking. Housing: okay I'm thinking of moving so this one is close to me. If we don't work from home we have to make sure a bus stop or our place of employment and grocery stores are near our area. We also have to make sure it's safe due to the fact that many visually impaired people walk. Some jerk landlords try to discriminate because they think we're a liability instead of looking at our ABILITIES. Heck most visually impaired people are cleaner and quieter than sighted because we care for others and pay attention to detail.