1. When eyesight has been compromised whether from an illness, accident , etc., the other four senses "kick-in" giving usheightened perception.
2. We are not ashamed of having a visual impairment. We have learned how to deal with it and manage to live life to the fullest.
3. We do not always need acute supervision.
4. We feel as unsettled (patronized) by over-compensating kindness as by judgment from others.
5. We enjoy being spoken to in normal language as fully sighted people. Baby talk is not appreciated.
6. Also, We dream while we sleep just like fully sighted people.
7. We are responsive and engaging within our environment just as anyone else.
8. We understand color in unique ways.
9. Not all of us use white canes or use seeing-eye dogs, although we do love animals.
10. We are open to curious inquiries about our situation.
And here's a BONUS:
Our success hinges on we view life.
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