Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson

852. How does it feel to be blind? (Article & Vocabulary)

Nov 15, 2023

01:36:54

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The podcast explores the experiences and challenges of blindness and visual impairment. It discusses the importance of using respectful language when talking about disabilities and emphasizes empathy and understanding. The speaker shares their personal journey of losing vision and dealing with Usher Syndrome. The chapter also delves into the day-to-day life of a blind person and highlights the variations within legal blindness. Overall, the podcast provides valuable insights into the world of blindness and disability.

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Quick takeaways

Blindness can manifest in different ways, from acuity issues to changes in visual perception.

Individuals with visual impairments have various reading techniques to choose from, such as Braille or text-to-speech software.

It is crucial to treat blind individuals with kindness, respect, and dignity, avoiding stigmatizing or derogatory language.

Deep dives

The Experience of Vision Loss

The author, who is losing her sight due to retinitis pigmentosa, shares her unique experience of blindness and low vision. She explains the various ways in which blindness can manifest, from acuity issues and blind spots to the reconfiguration of visual perception. The author also discusses the challenges she faces in navigating the world, including the use of a white cane and landmarks, and how people's treatment has changed since she started using a cane.

Introduction

2min

Blindness and Accessibility Software

19min

The Importance of Language and Understanding in Talking About Disability

12min

The Experience of Losing Vision and Dealing with Usher Syndrome

3min

Understanding Visual Impairments

24min

Living with Blindness: Experiences and Challenges

9min

The Importance of Respectful Disability Language

26min

Analyzing a Song and Wrapping Up the Episode

5min

How does it feel to have a visual impairment? How do blind people navigate the world? How do other people treat you, if you are blind? And, how do we talk about blindness and other forms of disability in English? This episode is inspired by a listener called Hafid, who contacted me recently. I talk about the subject of blindness and disability in general, read an article written by a partially sighted person, and explain a list of words and phrases we should use when describing different forms of disability. Also includes various medical vocabulary such as the different parts of the eye and other related topics.

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