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Newly Blind Person

Random User Input

BIAS - The Optometrist or Ophthalmologist had a fear of failure that they couldn't help me, so they were hesitant to refer me to the S4TB. My husband and I went into the Ophthalmologist's office and the other patients in the waiting room looked at us like our blindness was a surgical mistake made by the MD.

BIAS - Adaptive equipment should NOT take away from my skills. I have a fear of reliance on technology that can fail.

Braille Literacy is a BIG Problem! Of the 25% of working blind, 90% read Braille Only 10 % of all working age blind read/write Braille

Trust in aids and tools

Spectrums of teh community: Philosophic - NFB - teaches independence, while AFB - more dependence and likes solutions

Solutions must be ADOPTED by users or they fail

The toughest thing about being blind is not the fact that you can't see, but rather society's biases against you....like you have a disease that is catching, or you are an embarrassment.

Skills are the most important, then tools and technology compliment your skills. Tools and technology should never be used to REPLACE your skills.

We've heard that many will not use their white cane because they don't want to "stick out". You get to the point in yuour blindness where yuou are willing to wear, use, some things that are not fashionable if they are helpful enough.

Go to the lightrail station at R and 29th to see how difficult it is to hear the street traffic.

I need...

A cane that has GPS to tell me where I am, where the bus stop, curb, stairs, center of the crosswalk is

Drivers to understand what the white cane means and to respect the law and stop!

More skills to use the iPhone and computers

Leaf blowers to be quiet! I can't hear to cross the street!

What is on the... grocery shelf, pantry shelf

When something is coming at me, and when it is safe. Know when an electric car or bike is coming. A cane that beeps when a car is coming

Accessible gaming

Accessible signage (QR code for street signs)

Walker for the elderly that can detect obstacles by utilizing some sort of infrared/laser sensors, strategically located to cover a good range including curbs and drop-offs.

Personal information manager. One stop form for including all my personal information that is required by most online forms, such as: name, phone numbers, emails, address, billing info, etc. (Similar to LastPass, OnePass and other password managers, but expanded to include broader range of information).

Indoor navigation solutions (iBeacon implementations or other similar solutions).

A multi-tool app for mobile devices; include color identifiers, magnification (CCTV style), QR code readers, etc.

An advocate to eye doctors who will QUICKLY refer me to Low Vision and other resources early in my journey

Buses that notify me as they approach so that I can flag them down, rather than having them drive by. Or, send notification to the next bus coming so the driver receives an alert to stop.

Tech made easy. Too many steps and keyboard commands, where sighted people just mouse. Better voice command recognition, like Star Trek.

Talking ovens, microwaves and other appliances

Access to written text, street signs, etc.

to live my calling. To empower children to build integrated societies

better transportation options

a job

I dream of a world where...

When there is a way for me to get around without my cane, hands free so I can use my hands for something else.

Technology is more advanced

We could all communicate and understand the same language.

Blind people have Google cars. Blind people can fly.

Healthcare is not a political issue.

I can travel easily to wherever I want to go. No borders, safe and easy transportation. Transportation is not a problem.

My family and friends don't worry about me.

I could see my son.

All people are accepted

Everyone can participate equally. Everyone is safe Everyone has opportunity Everyone reaches their potential Everyone has perfect vision

People understand that blindness is a gift, not a hindrance.

I can write a note that someone else can read.

Don't have to worry about written text - it reads to me.

I can cross the street without being afraid

I can be a gamer again

I can get computer tech help 24/7/365

People can help each other out without expectations of compensation.

People are not subject to cultural segregation. Acceptance. No color barriers.

My clothes always match.

I can drive at my own time of day (when public transportation is closed.)

I'm never reminded that I can't see

I Value...

Purpose

Ability to participate

Safety

Assistive technology

Innovation

Freedom

Learning

Challenge

Growth

Integrity

joyfulness

happiness

Netflix

money

helping others

diversity

traveling by myself

tasks that allow alone time

God

friends

family

independence

iPhone