When Did I Realize I Was Blind? | Blind Q&A #2

[@ChelbyFarley]

I don't actually remember a specific time when I realized I was legally blind either. I know I knew I couldn't see as well as everyone else even in kindergarten, but I don't know when I made the realization. I do know that despite knowing I couldn't see well, I fought reading Braille for a long time. I'm so glad I learned it though. I have depth perception, but not much, and what I have is not reliable. I filled out the form for you. I've never gotten to go to Vidcon, but I've wanted to since it first started. It would be awesome if we both got to go and could do a panel or workshop together.

[@rumanahmedshaikh9720]

U were lucky to born in a developed nation. My teachers and parent didn't even acknowledge my blindness, I had to read those small letters.

[@jadielrhys3156]

i dont mean to be off topic but does anyone know a tool to get back into an Instagram account? I stupidly lost the login password. I would appreciate any tricks you can give me!

[@henrygrey3228]

@Jadiel Rhys instablaster =)

[@jadielrhys3156]

@Henry Grey Thanks for your reply. I found the site on google and Im in the hacking process now. Takes a while so I will reply here later with my results.

[@jadielrhys3156]

@Henry Grey It worked and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy! Thanks so much you saved my account!

[@henrygrey3228]

@Jadiel Rhys happy to help xD

[@_Eyla_]

Thank you James for offering such insight... For me, as a Kindergartenteacher, the way you describe your school experiences really got me thinking. Please keep up the great work!

[@aliciaowens9963]

James, I really appreciate your videos, like so much. I've been legally blind for five years now and I've spoken to people who are completely blind and who have little vision loss, but from what I've gathered in your videos you see a lot like I do. Thank you so much for making these videos, and good luck with VidCon!

[@naeviastark]

Just requested you for VidCon! Good luck!

[@aliciafranco5704]

you are the best. you help me with my vision loss.

[@blindfury743]

Awesome video. I remember as a kid thinking that the other kids had amazing vision. To me it was like everyone else was superhuman and I was just normal. Was hard for me to get my head around even though I know I was vision impaired it still confused me and surprised me what others could sae.

[@KatesAdventures]

I can't believe you're not on the list for Vidcon yet, that needs to be fixed! I've sent away my suggestion, I hope they get in touch!

[@kayjpjessie]

Hope u had a lovely Christmas, love ur videos... all the best for 2017!!

[@carishields7834]

Hey there fellow blink here- Hadley school for the blind has a really awesome braille program you can do at home and it's free! By the time you're done you will be able to read and write braille- super easy and you follow along with audio ...

[@thaiseathaydesantos]

dude, you are really cute.

[@judylehman7997]

I love your videos they do help those who are going blind are blind, sighted and everyone in-between. It's okay to be single sometimes you can do more when you're single. You don't have to work around someone else's agenda or schedule. You can leave when you want to not having to wait. Making decisions without feedback. owning your own decisions, good or bad. Ultimately we need people, being single can be freeing.

[@judylehman7997]

James Rath after my saying all that I'm happily married and know the sacrifice needed on both parties which is so worth it. I can also see being single can have it's advantages. There are pros and cons to both life styles just don't let anyone pressure you into either. Just enjoy your life wherever you are and yes it can change sometimes in a heart beat.

[@ijustreallylike]

I also do not remember my childhood very well and the conclusion I came to was that I had some anxiety back then, and anxiety is hell on your memory. So don't stress over it, haha, that's what makes us forget!

[@myartworka428]

Great video I don't remember that I had any special assistant when I was in school I had to read small print they did told me about vision aides but I never used them they didn't work with me now I only have 1to2% of my vision left I only see the movement of the hand in less than 1 m and I'm learning Braille I wish that I have learned it when I was young now I'm in college and i'm chasing a lot of difficulties in studying Facing ‏*

[@EndohMiharu]

"Everyone is attracted to people differently." Very well said. Looks don't matter to everyone.

[@allichite1309]

When you close your eyes, can you see light from lamps and stuff?

[@blindfury743]

Also it was strange to me how some people had full vision, yet did not seem to use it in places like shopping centres

[@tyler6881]

I would like to thank you. My brother has Ocular Albinism and Neistagmis and I have been constantly worrying about him, but you are helping a lot with that.

[@tyler6881]

***** Can I ask you a few questions?

[@Thytos]

You say, you wished you were offered braille at a young age. Why not learn it now? I understand that it's simpler to learn these things the younger you are, but wouldn't it still be possible to learn it now?

[@krook17]

Thanks for answering my question!!!

[@krook17]

James Rath I think it's great what you're doing. it's very interesting to learn more about your legally blindness and how you sometimes incorporate it into your photography and short films.

[@krook17]

James Rath you're welcome

[@Derf19761]

i just stumbled on to your videos. i was born in76" back then the doctors didnt know what was wrong with my eyes. i wasnt diagnosed til i was in high school. turned out i had OAC2.

[@themaggler]

I've recommended them before but the Braille Institute of Los Angeles is an amazing place to learn Braille and load of other things. :D

[@bluemoon5053]

Thanks for answering, loved to know what you feel about the topic and your reaction was priceless. And it's Bruna by the way, lol i bet it was not siri reading my name.

[@bluemoon5053]

oh its ok, i bet you didn't see that coming lol

[@ellaplayford3361]

Great video

[@CurlyHijabi]

what devices do you use

[@user-tr7nk6ju1n]

I want to vote you but I can't find the link, could you give it to me? By the way you are one of my favourite youtubers, I have learnt a lot of things through your videos, you are amazing! :D (sorry for my English, I'm from Greece)

[@spencerlong8549]

I had very large papers in school too

[@MegaLizardLord]

So are you albino or do you have ocular albinism? And is it hard to recognize the people around you sometimes, or maybe just with strangers? I'm fascinated by this topic. :)

[@rafaeltorovip]

Thenks for your video. It is very interesting. I am also a legally blind person and I an thinking of starting a channel here in You Tube. Is just an idea but you are showing me that it is possible. Thanks again.

[@davorcic8285]

good video 👍👍

[@dinahakim7114]

i don’t read break can’t do it i have central vision but no Preferable vision at all actually

[@Noelliuss]

yeah cute!

[@R3tr0t]

I think the last answer is the same with most people

[@kittycat0876]

It depends on where your at weather or not special ed is good or not

[@retsncharles5215]

Those lights reflecting on his sunglasses look like pupils.

[@jaynie7992]

AAAANNNNNNDDDDD suggested.

[@jaynie7992]

no prob 8)

[@Snakeassassin563]

So, why cant you just get a corneal transplant. Wouldn't that cure your blindness?

[@danabelden9871]

I was born legally blind I have retinitis Pigmentosa

[@garboard2756]

I have a idea Go on a another surgery so you can have your Depth perception back

[@jamesrath]

Can't have another otherwise it could cause permanent muscle damage to my eyes.

[@Oajng]

Interesting. Have you ever felt attracted to other guys? Just wondering since you talk about being attracted to someone based on their personality.

[@Errol246]

Whitedrood If he's straight I think a deep masculine voice is hard to get attracted to regardless of sight.

[@agatarosicki467]

I would love to press the like button unfortunately for us blind folks who have iPhones I have a trouble seeing this because it's on accessible so I'm just letting you know that I liked your video I just can't like it because of the problem is that.KZbin is that with the up-and-down you know thumbs up thumbs down type thing! Thanks hopefully you can let them know about that needs to be accessible for the blind

[@mota30o]

😭😭😭

[@kdchrisbeats7919]

Are you truly blind men

[@juniper617]

It’s not actually impossible for adults to learn Braille. Just sayin’

[@jamesrath]

I don't think it is. I certainly want to learn.

[@merveoksu5650]

do you know how beautiful you are? I hope you know. hi from TURKEY

[@merveoksu5650]

James Rath what's ur instagram name??

[@judylehman7997]

I love your videos they do help those who are going blind are blind, sighted and everyone in-between. It's okay to be single sometimes you can do more when you're single. You don't have to work around someone else's agenda or schedule. You can leave when you want to not having to wait. Making decisions without feedback. owning your own decisions, good or bad. Ultimately we need people, being single can be freeing.

[@kdchrisbeats7919]

Are you truly blind men