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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe Perks of being blind
Saw this on Reddit and thought I'd share. I don't know what it's from, but the guy has a good attitude. The last comment is outstanding.
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The Perks of being blind (Original Post)
OnlinePoker
Jan 2015
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grilled onions
(1,957 posts)1. He Could Be A Motivational Speaker
Teens normally have a bad attitude about something. They feel they are overly challenged and feel they are a failure and can't overcome their problems. Here this man not only overcomes many of his challenges but has a sense of humor about his blindness. It's helped him and I'll bet it could help others.
AwakeAtLast
(14,130 posts)3. I would love it if he did
Great message!
Kablooie
(18,634 posts)2. I wonder if he echo locates?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_echolocation
Here's an interesting podcast interviewing a guy who echo locates.
The Jan 23 Show.
http://www.npr.org/programs/invisibilia/
Here's an interesting podcast interviewing a guy who echo locates.
The Jan 23 Show.
http://www.npr.org/programs/invisibilia/
SheilaT
(23,156 posts)4. That's charming.
I especially like "Every single woman I've ever been with is a 10".
My younger brother is blind. He lost his vision to diabetic retinopathy starting in 1999.