Sometimes the glass feels half empty, and that’s okay. In “Let’s Talk about the Hard Things,” Marissa shares the most challenging aspects of living with albinism and low vision, including inaccessible buildings, awkward interactions, and society’s low expectations for blind people. Acknowledging and discussing these frustrating realities can help reveal how to make the world more accessible. WARNING: Marissa discusses sexual assault from 14:15-16:20, so please skip that portion if you find the topic upsetting.
“This is how we make meaningful change. These hard conversations can help us raise awareness for and analyze the barriers facing blind people.”
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Key Points:
2:15 - Why discuss the most challenging aspects of blindness?
4:22 - Pathologizing Albinism and Blindness
6:20 - Viewing Blindness as a Tragedy
8:45 - Awkward Interactions with Sighted People
10:12 - Low Expectations for Blind People
13:10 - Frustration
14:20 - Sexual Assault
17:00 - Driving and Transportation
19:00 - Career Prospects
20:30 - What can we do to combat these challenging realities?
Resources & Transcript - https://www.blondeblind.com/post/16-let-s-talk-about-the-hard-things
