Visual Impairment is My Superpower | Jacob King | TEDxFaurotPark

[johnmcateer]

I Once Was Blind, but Now I See
Although I am blind and can hardly see.
I’m not at all depressed, I’m as happy as can be.
Now God has given me sight, but not through my eyes.
I’ve learned to see with my heart, this has made me wise.
I’ve learned to see with my mind, this has opened the door.
Now I am so thankful to God, I see better than before.
With Blessings to You,
John Robert McAteer

[eKhaddar-ni]

I've just realized for the first time in my life. I'm 24 years old

I'm not night-blind, but visually impaired.

This TED Talk speaker's words are actually a reflection of my life

[donaconklin]

Thank you for your talk. My son is 15 and has been visually impaired since birth. It’s inspiring to see how involved you are with the community. I’m motivated to have my son engage in the community as much as possible.

[AnneJonCadby]

So beautiful to see you so at ease with yourself. Very inspiring. I totally believe in your message. Your description of choosing to be a teacher and embracing that your vulnerable with your kids and this supports them to in return ask for the inputs and support they need is such a great example. Thanks from someone actively working and who is now deaf blind

[pambrown]

Well said! I am a teacher of visually impaired students I know that your insightful wisdom and inspiring message will impact so many lives! Thank you!

[AccessAbilityOfficer]

Jacob, your journey and insights are truly remarkable! The way you’ve embraced your unique perspective to inspire and educate others is nothing short of inspiring.

[malshekh]

Amazing speech, thanks for sharing…. I DO like the key words you said; like, bridge the gap, doing things differently, live your dis-ability, working on developing your skills…

Thanks a million my friend!

[jkd]

Bless your heart, thank you for sharing this !

[Empoweredwoman]

Wow. I wish I had a mum like yours growing up. Especially before the Internet came out.

[charleskershaw]

I'm blind and the only way I could get a good job was by employing myself. The hardest bit is not being able to read body language you miss a lot of emotive context.

[abinandpkpk]

Hello sir I am visually impaired could you please help me I have requested many but no one is helping

[SherriCapps-fodi]

Yes, using my white can just for identification I've been called a faker, and people who have no clue how to treat me.