Job Hunting While Legally Blind | Part 2: Being Upfront and Open About My Disability

[@SixBlindKids]

OMG Cayla. This is Dad here. I am SO angry at the ableism and discrimination you experienced. And even for unpaid internships AND in the social good space! Thank you for speaking up. This is really a thing. We did a video last week on this topic, and Molly Burke did a video today. There is so much work to do.

[@CaylawithaC]

Hi! It’s great to hear from you. Yes it has been very discouraging to have those experiences even when looking for an unpaid internship. It makes me fearful of when I finish my program and have to get back out there and compete for actual paid jobs. I saw both yours and Molly‘s video, and while the experiences behind the videos are so sad, I’m glad we are all raising awareness for such an unappreciated social problem. I think shedding light on these ugly truths is the start to bringing about change

[@tomhocutt2013]

So are we just going to have to do 1960s civil rights movement have sit-ins at the food court at the mall and have someone gone a “I have a dream” speaxh?

[@lidiam.5371]

Hey there! I am also profoundly impaired. I’ve had my own business for almost 25 years but it is becoming more and more difficult and I am looking for other options… You seem very intelligent and well spoken maybe we should brainstorm something great! Not only for us but for the blind community! Something hast to change. Hope we can chat soon.

[@Sameasbefore]

I'm not disabled but I'm studying psychology and I wanted to get some real life perspective about things that I'm reading like having a disability and I found your channel and I love how honest you are . this was very educational, you are lovely and I hope in the future you get a job that is deserving of your qualities and education

[@CaylawithaC]

Thank you so much!! I also studied psychology. That is really great that you are looking for resources to get a better understanding through firsthand experiences. Listening to actual disabled people about what their experiences have been like will always be more enlightening than anything you can read in a textbook. Good luck with your studies and I really appreciate your commitment to learning

[@DistantAll]

Recently, I applied for a job and told them about my visual impairment in the email. It was the first time I have ever done that and it felt sooo much better. I got an interview and got hired for the job. It’s just as a prep cook in a restaurant but it has been going a lot better having them know

[@CaylawithaC]

That’s so awesome! Thanks for sharing

[@kristyhernandez9761]

I totally understand. I haven't experienced discrimination in an interview yet because I'm a recent graduate, but I did face discrimination in university from my own professors. 3 of them told me to drop their class. While another 2 refused to give me my accommodations. Yes, I could have gone to the disability office, but I chose not to simply because I knew those professors would make it harder on me. As for the 3 that told me to drop....I didn't understand why the 2 told me that when I had an A in each of their classes, but the 3rd one....it was biology lab, so it was difficult, and the way she told me to drop was brutal. We were in the middle of doing our lab when she called me out to the hall. She left the door wide open and asked me why I was taking her class. Obviously because I needed it for my major to transfer. She then proceeds to say things along the line of: oh well you know you're blind, why would you take this class if you're blind, I don't think you'll make it, maybe you should try a different science, and finally saying something like "well you're blind and you're not doing well in this class. I don't know why you or the counselors thought you could take this class. Maybe you should drop while you still can." Again the door was wide open and she was loud. On top of that, the class went dead silent when she called me to the hall. The class heard everything she said. I finished my work and left in a hurry because I did not want to cry in front of that professor. One student followed me and ask why the professor would say those things, and it was thanks to that girl I passed. She always helped me on the more vision heavy assignments such as looking through the microscope.

[@hollydugal5299]

Try doing that to me!!! If that professor pulled that stuff on me, we would have had words. I would have recorded the whole conversation on my phone. And I would have made a big scene in front of everybody, so everybody could hear what was going on. Then I would have gone up the ladder or went above these professor’s heads and filled discrimination complaints, along with going to affirmative action. Then I would have taken this case with the National Federation of the Blind. Once the NFB gets their hands on it, it will be ugly. These professors can threaten me or intimidated all they want. I’m not a one to back down.

[@stevefoxyorktheguidedog4350]

So glad you finally found what you were looking for. Keep kicking those doors down.

[@CaylawithaC]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@ma77mc]

In my previous job, I had a colleague who has CP and uses a wheelchair, we had 3 managers in the time we were in the same team and they honestly saw her as only being able to fold letters and stuff envelopes, she was grateful for the job but I always felt she was capable of so much more. She always had a smile on her face and never complained. Honestly, I miss working with her. People with a disability should have the same opportunities as the rest of us.

[@CaylawithaC]

ma77mc that is really sad that they underestimated her capabilities so much. Unfortunately I think that happens a lot

[@marienhornyak1941]

I am so glad I found your vlog! I was following another blind vlogger, but she was getting too Bougie for me. It has taken me a long time to come to terms with my visual impairment, and your down-to-earth personality has been very reassuring. Thank you for being here!😊

[@CaylawithaC]

Marien Hornyak hi Marien! Welcome to the channel! I am glad to have you here. It took me a wild to come to terms with my vision impairment too, and other blind KZbinrs helped me get there. So if I can be that for someone else that makes me so happy

[@randaalamin4250]

Hiiii cayla thank you for sharing your experience. I've graduated from university and got my master's degree a couple of years ago. I was an intelligent student and always got high marks. And since then i'm doing nothig. I don't dare to apply for any job. I have no experience. All people around me thaught that i am lazy and i'm enjoying freedom. No one knows that the.feeling of just sitting at home not doing anything kills me. I need to feel that i'm capable and productive. Your video inspired me a lot. I will try to get started and search for training courses as a first step."Life bigins where fear ends". Thank you cayla. You are my.idol❤❤❤

[@CaylawithaC]

Hi Randa! This makes me so happy to hear that I have inspired you. I can totally relate to what you are saying. In the couple of years I spent unemployed so many people would say things like it must be nice to just sit at home all day in your pajamas, but I couldn’t stand it. I wanted to be doing something productive. I wish you the best of luck ❤️

[@randaalamin4250]

@@CaylawithaC ❤❤❤❤❤

[@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084]

Who wouldn’t be excited to get people to work for free, I love the statement is so true and you would think they would be. And you’re right, that’s especially ridiculous that social service agencies were supposed to serve the community and help people in need for being so accommodating and discriminatory. I’m so glad you finally got the internship with a place that you enjoy working for and people who are accommodating and open minded and shame on the lady you asked for help from the program that told you that you weren’t there to apply for your dream job. Like you said, obviously know that. It makes total sense that you would want a job applied more for the experience you were looking to get because you’re right the only way to break the cycle of eating experience to get a job needing a job the experience if they have internship.

[@CaylawithaC]

Exactly! And thank you for empathizing. A lot of people that I told this story to where she told me I wasn’t applying for my dream job didn’t think this was a big deal or that she was in the wrong. I’m glad I have you guys to understand my frustrations ❤️

[@felicia8145]

Hi Cayla, thank you for sharing. It really irks me when people denounce that discrimination in the workplace exist when it comes to impairments. I too am vision impaired. I completed my masters 2 years ago and not 1 interview. At least you have been blessed with securing interviews. My journey is so disheartening and discouraging that I just don't know what to do anymore. Again, thanks for sharing because although I know I am not alone in this battle, I rarely hear anyone openly discuss the presumptive pejorative biases of employers not looking at one's ability but trying to find an inability. I feel that my discrimination rests in two domains,, one being I'm vision impaired and the other being I'm African American.

[@CaylawithaC]

I am so sorry to hear that. I realize that even though my journey has been full of struggles, I am very lucky to have had interviews and to have a job now. I also recognize how privileged I am to only be blind and not have other intersecting identities to provoke discrimination such as my race. I wish there was more I could say, but just know I empathize with you and really hope you will be able to find something soon

[@jeshandmads7334]

Hi! I’m Madison. Thank you for your honest tips about disability disclosure. When interviewing for my current job, I explicitly disclosed my disability with my cane. It took a lot of guts, but I came in for a second and third interview where I had to initiate discussions about my vision impairment and how I could work with my employees to accommodate any problems. We as blind individuals have to accept our disability and really own up to how we can adapt and put 100% effort into our jobs.

[@CaylawithaC]

Hi Madison! I know it can definitely take a lot of courage to disclose it. I’m glad that worked out for you and that you got the job. I hope you are liking it

[@AshleyMorgan8386]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I’ve always found it easiest to be directly open about my blindness. I’ve always been really honest about it, and I’ve always approached any job interview and talk about my blindness and how I use it to allow me to teach effectively. IThank you for continuing to kick those doors down. I look forward to part 3 in your video series.

[@CaylawithaC]

Thank you! I agree that I think being honest is a better approach. It just took me some time to get there

[@3rdeyevisions]

I too, as a blind person, have actually learned to be open with my blindness, I feel that is the only way to deal with looking for a job, beat up front

[@GregoryMorales-uo6ze]

I think it depends on the company and what job your applying for. It's not a black amd white matter. There are times when being open is good and when it is not and at what point should you be open. Again it all depends on the situation. There isn't a one size fits all

[@antonialliteras8535]

Wow! Your career journey is so similar to mine in how you approached job interviews, first hiding your disability and finally embracing it. I laughed at your shpill because I do something similar, but I am a guide dog user so I always make the joke :'Before we get started I want to address the elephant in the room or the dog in this case.' My husband and I just moved to a new city for his work and I had to leave my last job with an amazing employer who, coincidentally, happened to be a DV and SA agency as well. Being now in the job market again, I can relate so much to your feelings and I hope that both you and I find a dream job soon:)

[@CaylawithaC]

Antonia Lliteras wow we have had very similar experiences, and what a coincidence that you used to work for a DVSA center as well. I hope we find our dream jobs too. I wish you the best of luck ❤️

[@BlindNeil]

the biggest and most common thing said to me is " we are sorry , we do not have the training for someone with your disability" and they are totally in the law to say that... there are not enough of us to make it a common for workplaces to have training for us

[@CaylawithaC]

BlindNeil what kind of training do you mean? I’ve never heard this, and for most jobs I have applied for there isn’t really training other than the regular going through the employee manual

[@GregoryMorales-uo6ze]

@@CaylawithaC I think they mean they are not trained on how to accommodate your disability or do not have the extra time it takes to learn how to train a disabled person. I don't agree with this but I think that's what they mean. If your not able to he seen as disabled then don't say anything until your hired and then you let them know what accommodations you need and if you can't do the job then quit. At least the option/ control is in your hands that way. Just use common sense when looking at job duties/ tasks

[@TechnicallyLenard]

Great video as always. I do try extra hard to prove myself whenever I'm given a chance. Growing up legally blind, I was always treated as though I couldn't do things. that frustrated me. I am very capable of many things.

[@CaylawithaC]

Thank you! I can definitely relate to that. I think so many people doubting me is what has made me such a perfectionist

[@bipolarwarrior07]

I’m so inspired and impressed by your many successes in life. I’ve been watching your videos for a while and you have never let your visual impairment get in the way of living a wonderful life. -Justina, Elmhurst, Illinois

[@CaylawithaC]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate those kind words

[@bipolarwarrior07]

The kind words come from the heart. Keep the videos coming. Where are you from?

[@BlindtoBillionaire]

Hi Cayla! Sorry it has taken me so long to watch the second iteration of the series. I really enjoyed this video, however as I watched, or I should say, as I listened, it brought back so much anxiety and stress from the days that I went through this. I think this is an excellent video and I really appreciate you sharing your experiences. Sometimes I feel like it is a little bit sad how people in this community need to jump through metaphorical hoops to secure employment when most of us want to work so badly. On the other hand, other people out there who have perfect vision stumble their way into an interview for a job that they won’t even like or appreciate and offer a position almost immediately. I just feel like it’s a little bit ironic how so many people in this community actually want to work but yet struggle to secure employment while other people who don’t care at all about working and will probably just hate and complain about their jobs are the ones who get it so easily. I look forward to the next video in the series, thanks again. I hope you, your family, and your husband are staying safe and healthy :-) Matt

[@CaylawithaC]

Hey Matt! Sorry it has taken me so long to respond to your comment. I am totally with you on this. A lot of us want jobs so bad and would be such hard workers because we would be grateful for the opportunity and excited to be there. So many people hate their jobs and work because they have to not because they want to. And I feel like a lot of people don’t put a lot of effort into their job because they just don’t care about it. If employers would just take a chance on hiring a blind person they would see what great employees we would be because we would actually care and put in the effort

[@BlindtoBillionaire]

Cayla with a C hi Cayla, no worries at all, I completely understand you’re very busy lately. I hope you’re able to finish up some of your papers and school work. Have a nice Friday, see you soon :-)

[@3rdeyevisions]

A friend of mine and I pondered over this very same topic, I decided to be a friend I’m looking for a job

[@whosthis2835]

Social sector, nope. I've only applied for business analyst or HR executive or content writer. Half of the companies that I gave interviews, weren't expecting any blind to show up. But experience nevertheless have been good despight getting rejected. My marks have been good and CV is full with diverse experiences that I had while doing internship, volunteering for social work and organising college fest's. I've been very vocal about my capabilities and make sure that interviewers understand that I am very good with computers, excel and PowerPoint. Still, I've been rejected either due to traveling constraints, timing constraints or just because they thought that I am not suitible for the so and so job. Now I focus on the experience related interviews and entrence tests. Meeting people is also a good chance to build connections and it proves handy later.

[@CaylawithaC]

Thanks for sharing. I agree that even though it is very frustrating to go to so many interviews and get rejected, it is still good experience

[@sisent9503]

Hello Cayla, Thank you so much for sharing your experiences regarding the challenges that we encounter on our ways while searching for jobs. Most of the points you reflected in your videos pertaining to the stereotypic nature of close minded people regarding visual impairement is what i have been encountering on daily bases. So, when i was watching your videos i was feeling like as if you were reporting my feelings reading from my memories. We are really misunderstood by some ignorant members of the society, specially when such kind of people are appointed as the recruiters & hiring managers, they automatically close doors on you and keep you away from the opportunities. This happen for no realistic reason but due to their narrow mentality, limited scopes, and ignorance regarding the capabilities and surprising performances of what visually impaired persons doing in different industries today. Cayla, highly appreciate your works, but We really need to move forward to advocate in order to change this trend.

[@zecarioca4689]

I feel your pain. I am a 6th grade teacher. I LOVE my job, but my sight is declining quickly. You're video was amazing. We have a lot in common. Thank you for sharing.

[@CaylawithaC]

Hi. I can definitely understand how scary that would be. I actually originally wanted to be a kindergarten teacher when I was in high school but decided not to because of my vision

[@danielmayim4537]

Great video and topic Cayla. Thanks for sharing this story with us. It’s horrible that a place for disability hiring wouldn’t consider you. I wish I was surprised. And I’m proud of you for being confident and upfront about your disability and being offered TWO internships . Well done! 😀 plus.. I can really identify with having to work harder than most to prove myself.

[@CaylawithaC]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you can relate to that part. And yes I still get angry thinking about that agency. They really embody so much of societies views on disability, which is that they want to be our savior but not our ally

[@danielmayim4537]

Thank you. 😀Cayla with a C I totally agree. Which is why I think the only solution for us is to start our own organization. Not that I have any idea how or when to start something like that, but the best thing we could do is have our own thing, and not rely on these ridiculous people as much as we have had to in the past. By we, I just mean generically anybody with a disability. I used to hide my disability, then tried not hiding it, got discriminated against badly, and I have gone back to hiding it again, LOL. Legally, you never have to disclose that you have a disability. I’ve noticed though, that Disability is often built right into the application process. Questions such as “do you own a personal vehicle?“ We can get around, but we often just are not given the opportunity. And I think, that in most employment situations, it’s more about who you know, not what you know. It relates to us even more. I’m proud of who I am today, but employment is tricky, especially if the prospective employer not familiar with people with disabilities, and what our true abilities are.

[@CaylawithaC]

Daniel Mayim I agree with everything you said. I also hate those tricky questions on job applications about having a vehicle or a license. And I totally understand where you are coming from. I’m proud of who I am also, but sometimes you just have to do what you need to do to get bye

[@rafaeltorovip]

Hello Cayla. Your video put me through a lot of different emotions. I laughed, I cried, I was angry, surprised, well so many different emotions. As I already mentioned, I think that we share a lot of similar experiences related to job search and vocational careers. During my last year in college, I was the only one doing the internship by myself because no one wanted to share the classroom with me. An agency dedicated to help blind people used me as a guinea pig to justify that they interviewed external people for a position. They did the same ting twice. One time I resign of a part time job because one coworker was making fun of me and criticizing the assistance we, legally blind people can receive from the government. I think that I can write a book and tell my experiences to other people so they can be prepared to deal with the discrimination and lack of empathy and respect that we deserve. Thanks for the video.

[@CaylawithaC]

That really means a lot to me that you empathized with the various emotions reflected in this video. And thank you for sharing your experiences. You point out another struggle that is something I didn’t touch on, which is even if you do get hired, coworkers can pose even more challenges by not being accepting or helpful

[@3rdeyevisions]

Wow, I definitely would be interested in having you share your story on my show.

[@rafaeltorovip]

3rd eye visions thanks for the invitation. We can plan something. Let me know about availabilities an arrangements.

[@3rdeyevisions]

Rafael Toro VIP what does your schedule look like?

[@rafaeltorovip]

3rd eye visions I am mostly free Saturdays and Sundays and between 10 am and 6 pm and during the week between 7 pm and 10 pm.

[@BlindNeil]

I will just say ... going on 49 years old .. and been looking for work for half of that ... and only find under the table jobs when im lucky ... I wish you all the best at finding work

[@CaylawithaC]

BlindNeil thank you! I wish you the best of luck as well

[@mrsteresa1999]

Hi Calya, I have an idea to make a series of short videos to share with you and others of my different experiences with job searching and work experience.

[@CaylawithaC]

mrsteresa1999 that sounds like a great idea!

[@monkeywildlife7607]

Awesome and good sharing and must not facing neglect, job equity for all

[@CaylawithaC]

Thank you!

[@melanies.6139]

You shouldn’t have to settle. Good for you on holding out for what you want. Congrats on getting the internship you wanted. They’re lucky to have you! 👍🏻

[@CaylawithaC]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@dianalinares9037]

Cayla, I hope you’re doing well. Take care of yourself and be safe. I really love your attitude and thanks for sharing us all your testimony of how difficult is developing a life when one is visual impaired.

[@CaylawithaC]

Thank you so much! I hope you are staying safe and well ❤️

[@jmheavymetal]

It’s almost impossible for visually impaired people like myself to find a job. Unless you want to work at a call center, massage therapy, piano tuner, sweat shop.

[@CaylawithaC]

I agree. It is very difficult

[@TheBlindBard]

@@CaylawithaC Aye! A colleague recommended both parts 1 and 2 of your struggles, and being vision-impaired myself, the process is quite frustrating, despite how qualified you might be for the position. In addition, I, too have been discriminated against in the interview process.

[@garethknott5915]

you go girl your the best lifes about helping people and sometime we need a little help smily face

[@CaylawithaC]

gareth knott thank you!!

[@nancyobi3437]

Hey hun, I am legally blind and I love your videos because they give me so much inspiration!!❤️I heard you say in one of your videos that you were in grad school which is where I am hoping to be soon🙏🏾 I want to know if you had to write a statement of purpose and if you mentioned your blindness in the paper? I’m debating on whether I should or shouldn’t. Thankss

[@CaylawithaC]

Hi! Thank you so much! I did have to write an essay type thing for my grad school application, and I did talk about my blindness. I am in a social work program though which honors diversity, so I thought it made me stand out in a good way. I’m not sure how it would be perceived in other types of programs though. Good luck with everything!

[@awaishameed8933]

Hi Cayla it's really sad to hear what you have been going through. Would you ever consider starting a business or doing freelance work as the money is better and you are in more control?

[@CaylawithaC]

I’m not sure. I don’t know if that’s something I can do in my field. I could go into private practice though which will kind of be like working for myself, but I will have to have quite a few years of experience before doing that

[@iris-dk3mr]

hi cayla! i'm french but would rather read braille books in english.. but the shipping fees from america are awful, and i have not found any websites that ship from the UK or France (the websites i found only have books for toddlers). Do you have any references about where i could find some braille books close to my country? I'm looking for elementary school books, like the "magic treehouse" series.

[@CaylawithaC]

I’m sorry to hear that. That must be frustrating. I’m sorry but I’m not familiar with any braille book distributors in other countries

[@DistantAll]

I’m sorry that the job agency did that to you. You should call them out, that’s not okay.

[@CaylawithaC]

Yeah. It was a few years ago now. But if something like this were to happen again I would definitely say something

[@SeeingBlind]

Hey girl! Great video!

[@CaylawithaC]

Seeing Blind thank you!!

[@BlindNeil]

I have called the Better Business Bureau on a few places that seemed to be discriminating towards me

[@CaylawithaC]

BlindNeil good for you. I wish I would’ve had the support and courage to do so

[@adamguymon7096]

19:08 This is why you should always record your interactions with someone who is interviewing you? When you went back to ask them why you should have recorded them saying what she said? This is where you have someone else who is not disabled and fully qualifiable for the job and they record all interactions and when they are hired later this is where they should say "You discriminated against a blind person who was fully qualified for the job"? I personally don't feel sorry for companies that do this an have no problem exposing companies like these ones that you have talked about? I don have any sympathy for companies doing things like this at all. When someone tells you to get out and get a job and do your part and when an employer tells you that you aren't right for the job when you know you are and you have proved it then you should tell them that they are the reason why PWD aren't able to get a job and it's because they are just being "ABLEST"? Great video. I'm curious if you have had places of business discriminate against you not as you are trying to get a job but because you just simply entered their business? I know that people who have SDs have had these experiences but are there times that you have been turned away because someone didn't want to help you shop when you needed it or treated you like you could see and you were left alone? I am legally blind I do use a power chair and I have had to ask stores if there is someone who can help me shop. I have had some people tell me things like "Can you have your helper come back with you to help you shop? or Oh what you are looking for is on sale 24. I will have someone meet you there who can help you"? Even when I tell them I am legally blind they still love to point especially in a hardware store, that would be a nice video idea?

[@johnmccall4599]

I am a low vision adult graduated school in may of 04 AAS information technology at graduation the school said you have to drive 60 miles 1 way to do computer repair and good luck to this day still not sure what i can and cant do i know what i like but to slow for car repair business got 35 years in that the abraham lincoln method!

[@Federico-zm1ym]

Yeah that's right trailer that's right you're right

[@HarrisInkwell]

Hi, How did you talk about the cost of the screen reader? I have been running into this during interviews. I tell employers that Vocational Rehab can help cover the cost of the screen reader, but the employer looks worried about this.

[@Scruffybeer22]

NVDA is free and works well, but if you wantt JAWS...that's a different story.

[@CaylawithaC]

That’s a good question. I usually just tell them that they wouldn’t be responsible for that cost, and that’s usually sufficient. But maybe they do still look worried and I just can’t see them lol

[@HarrisInkwell]

503blind I use Zoomtext.

[@sarahlee9752]

anyone else trying to get a job

[@lidiam.5371]

😊

[@viper3636dr]

OMG easy outs are the worst... people should just be honest.

[@fernlulham8837]

It really makes me wonder what your discriminatory interviewers would think about themselves if they listened to you telling these stories. I wonder if they would be ashamed of their behaviour or refuse to acknowledge they had done anything wrong. xxx

[@CaylawithaC]

Fern Lulham I wonder the same thing. Sadly I think they probably think their behavior is justified

[@ramblingmillennial1560]

Why didnt you file a lawsuit? I know it is a hassle but this is just not right. They need to be taught a lesson!

[@CaylawithaC]

I believe it would be very difficult to file a lawsuit without concrete proof

[@ramblingmillennial1560]

@@CaylawithaC it just sounds so obvious when you describe it. Of course I'm not a lawyer but i think you might've had a chance.

[@chadandrelli5850]

How come blind people don’t like the skydive it scares the shit out of the dogs

[@CaylawithaC]

Lol. That’s a good one

[@ABpluseAB]

I'm going 2 keep on commenting under your videos till you take my advice. because i know for a fact that you can heal yourself don't matter what kind of health problem your dealing with.

[@waylee264]

i am bpind and scared of discrimination

[@CaylawithaC]

molly brainard it definitely can be scary. Just know that you’re not alone and you will get through it

[@waylee264]

thanks. love your videos ☺️

[@CaylawithaC]

molly brainard thank you!

[@ABpluseAB]

I am so tired of you talking about vision problems. This is so stupid ( dont take it as an insult) the reason i say this is BECAUSE I HAD BAD VISON AND I HEALED MYSELF AND PEOPLE AROUND ME FROM VISON PROBLEMS. go on a water and juice fast for 3 months and take black seed oil daily if you do this your vison will improve most definitely. My eyesight was -2.50 in both eyes now dont wear glasses. My uncles eyes were -4.50 and he also improved his vision i really hope you see my comment and take my advice because it really helps. I'm on a journey 2 heal people with vision problems because i have seen improvements in the people that i helped.