My Experience at a School for the Blind... (emotional ending)

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Molly Burke

Molly Burke

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@MollyBurkeOfficial
@MollyBurkeOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
What questions do you have for me about going to the school for the blind? Would you like more story time videos about my experience? For another story time, watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnXFc42kgcSVmpI
@thepinksilhouette3076
@thepinksilhouette3076 4 жыл бұрын
Where the teachers blind too? Where the teacher kind?
@niabarley4615
@niabarley4615 4 жыл бұрын
What were the teachers like?
@yaraali3853
@yaraali3853 4 жыл бұрын
i’ve watched u for a few years and have learnt so much about blindness :) keep going xx
@ellatasch6455
@ellatasch6455 4 жыл бұрын
I love story time! I get cuddled up in a blanket grab some chips and watch...I love story time too much!😊
@emilykozak7249
@emilykozak7249 4 жыл бұрын
Did a lot of People Have guide Dogs???
@annakobulnicky
@annakobulnicky 4 жыл бұрын
Anyone else want to hear the story of Miss Teen Canada?
@manifestationsofasort
@manifestationsofasort 4 жыл бұрын
Yes!!
@gingerslife4856
@gingerslife4856 4 жыл бұрын
Of course
@timetravelingjukebox
@timetravelingjukebox 4 жыл бұрын
Yes 🤩
@Aisling88
@Aisling88 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, but mostly because the adult version of the pageant was such a hot mess so I want to know if the teen one was the same. 👀
@Aceamzing
@Aceamzing 4 жыл бұрын
She always mention but haa yet to spill haha
@soybeanokra
@soybeanokra 4 жыл бұрын
so smart that the sticker is on the bottom so you don’t have to try to align it on the side of the bottle with the camera!
@kennie727
@kennie727 4 жыл бұрын
And the stickers are guaranteed not to get mixed up like they would if they were on the lids! I hope more places consider doing this, or that ‘big pharma’ makes this a packaging norm.
@LisaDonaldson246
@LisaDonaldson246 4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with that 😊👍
@gilayuval8553
@gilayuval8553 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I mean that’s why it’s so important to ask blind people what they should do when creating these things because to them it’s not even smart, it’s just.. what works
@19RockLover98
@19RockLover98 3 жыл бұрын
@@kennie727 as an OT, this would be a major step towards universal design! It would be amazing too for our aging population who experience a wide variety of vision disorders!
@OG_Coleslaw
@OG_Coleslaw 4 жыл бұрын
Idk why but I didnt even think bullying would really be a thing in a school for the blind. Im intrigued to hear about that.
@sandysani6045
@sandysani6045 4 жыл бұрын
Me too, I didn't think there would be anything like that.... So terrible!
@mollymillar3040
@mollymillar3040 4 жыл бұрын
There's always bullies anywhere you go. I am legally blind and was in a program that met up over the weekend monthly and there was also a camp. There's always a food chain.
@TheKv87
@TheKv87 4 жыл бұрын
kids get bullied for much more than just there appearance....kids can be cruel....kids bully anyone who is different and in that school the only thing those kids have in common is being blind and even that isn't the same they all have different amounts of vision loss....so I'm sure they could bully kids who are less wealthy or maybe not good at something....or even make fun of a person's name or how they speak and some of these kids would be able to see enough to bully kids based on appearance....
@OG_Coleslaw
@OG_Coleslaw 4 жыл бұрын
I know bullies are everywhere and that blind and visually impaired people are the same as sighted people their eyes just don't work. Just for some reason when she said that it kind of took me by surprise.
@mollymillar3040
@mollymillar3040 4 жыл бұрын
Like I'm 20/200 and the people who were more blind thought they were cooler. Mainly the girls. The guys were pretty nice.
@calliejones3680
@calliejones3680 4 жыл бұрын
She started off laughing and ending crying. Perfect representation of my life
@ElizabethNicoleSchwartz
@ElizabethNicoleSchwartz 4 жыл бұрын
Felt that.
@savannahking544
@savannahking544 4 жыл бұрын
Or if 2020
@just_lemme_sleep6377
@just_lemme_sleep6377 4 жыл бұрын
Oof I feel ya
@Testaccount-zw7dw
@Testaccount-zw7dw 4 жыл бұрын
My life is crying and laughing at the same time. *Shrug*
@annakobulnicky
@annakobulnicky 4 жыл бұрын
"I was one of those sprinklings of blindness." -Molly 2020
@lindseydarby7642
@lindseydarby7642 4 жыл бұрын
Molly! I JUST saw a FB ad for a Braille smart watch called Dot! That would be a GREAT review video for you to do!!!!!!
@lorelikesthings
@lorelikesthings 4 жыл бұрын
Lindsey Raby omg that sounds so frickin cool!
@katiehotchkiss3225
@katiehotchkiss3225 4 жыл бұрын
Yes!!! I saw this too
@layne4820
@layne4820 3 жыл бұрын
I just looked this up. It seems amazing!!! I’d love to see a review of this watch
@KathrynSrce3719
@KathrynSrce3719 3 жыл бұрын
I think you should write this suggestion under her pinned comment since she said it would be easier for her to find it there. This is a great suggestion and I'd love to see a review on this product as well and hear her opinions about it.
@Linnie-zd1wk
@Linnie-zd1wk 4 жыл бұрын
This is great insight for me because I am currently talking to my 6 year old daughter’s school district about sending her to the School for the Deaf.
@jakeraphael4507
@jakeraphael4507 4 жыл бұрын
Hope she gets in 🤞
@wanupgirl
@wanupgirl 4 жыл бұрын
I hope you find the right match.
@tiffprendergast
@tiffprendergast 4 жыл бұрын
Good luck 🍀👍
@Kodythecosplayer2530
@Kodythecosplayer2530 3 жыл бұрын
I'm praying for you 🙏🍀
@rebeccah2662
@rebeccah2662 4 жыл бұрын
Sometimes I wish I went to a school for the blind, I’m legally blind and regular school was unbelievably hard
@sandysani6045
@sandysani6045 4 жыл бұрын
Dear Rebecca, I just wanted to send you a virtual hug of solidarity. Hope you are healing from the pain of the past. Wishing you all the best, with health and safety. Kind wishes, best regards. Sandy.
@EmelyPhan
@EmelyPhan 4 жыл бұрын
Don'tsome people who are legally blind wear glasses
@hollylindauer1678
@hollylindauer1678 4 жыл бұрын
@@EmelyPhan Legally blind means your vision cannot be corrected with glasses! Most of the population of blindness is legally blind and not 100% blind.
@ravenroxful
@ravenroxful 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I'm legally blind too, but my biggest issue was assigned seats. I liked sitting in the front of the class, so I could see, but assigned seats always placed me in the back. Made it so difficult to see anything on the board and I was socially anxious to voice my struggles to the teacher.
@mollymillar3040
@mollymillar3040 4 жыл бұрын
Same but the blind school near me did not have regular academics.
@maddycook6132
@maddycook6132 4 жыл бұрын
I’m currently going to the blind shcool that you just talked about!! I’ve been there since Grade 1 and now I’m in grade 12. This shcool has really changed my life. 😊
@curiousfirely
@curiousfirely 4 жыл бұрын
Woo!! I grew up right by your school, and loved walking by the beautiful campus!
@rubiberenice4699
@rubiberenice4699 4 жыл бұрын
This a nice comment,but I just wanted to tell you should be careful with saying the school you attend to on the internet
@maddycook6132
@maddycook6132 4 жыл бұрын
@@rubiberenice4699 alright thanks for letting me know :) but I never said the shcools actual name though?
@maddycook6132
@maddycook6132 4 жыл бұрын
@@curiousfirely that’s awesome 😎
@shelbys4970
@shelbys4970 4 жыл бұрын
My boyfriends mum works at this school as well! Such an amazing place!
@RonaRamon
@RonaRamon 4 жыл бұрын
As a mom to a disabled child, this really touched me. My son is now going to an after school program with other disabled kids and it was life changing for him and us. He felt understood...
@kiliesmom
@kiliesmom 4 жыл бұрын
I want all the stories! Bullying at the School for the Blind, Miss Teen Canada, breaking up with the boy, all of it! Thank you so much for sharing your life with us!
@cassidylivengood4080
@cassidylivengood4080 4 жыл бұрын
PLEASE HELP ME GET THIS COMMENT TO MOLLY - I work in a university dining hall, I am an able bodied person and I want to thank you so much for making this channel. Today a blind woman came in to eat and they asked me to help her with her tray. Because of what I've learned watching you, I felt comfortable asking if she wanted me to guide her and I knew what to do and what to expect. So thank you for informing me, and through that allowing me to help her ❤❤❤❤
@Galaxia_Moon
@Galaxia_Moon 2 жыл бұрын
You are so kind!
@eleanorwait6311
@eleanorwait6311 4 жыл бұрын
Also went to a school for the blind - we called it the Braille jail. It was terrible and the worst time of my life
@hanneehallem3000
@hanneehallem3000 4 жыл бұрын
Oh no!
@sandysani6045
@sandysani6045 4 жыл бұрын
Dear Eleanor, wishing you all the best and hope you can heal from that terrible experience. Sending you kind wishes and strength and courage. Stay safe and secure. Be as happy as you possibly can.
@lijntje266
@lijntje266 4 жыл бұрын
What made it the worst time?
@jlc1833
@jlc1833 4 жыл бұрын
Why was it so bad?
@janeann3331
@janeann3331 4 жыл бұрын
Where was it at?
@tweedythe9131
@tweedythe9131 3 жыл бұрын
I have a friend in school who is blind and I’m so glad that everyone treats his with respect and care.
@august1837
@august1837 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been to four schools throughout my education life. I’m still in the forth, high school. In all of them, I was the first blind student to ever attend the school. You could probably imagine how great their resources were.
@jilliancatherine4122
@jilliancatherine4122 4 жыл бұрын
I was able to contribute to my class's discussion on disability because of Molly, so thanks for helping me get those points girl!
@מריםגרסון
@מריםגרסון 4 жыл бұрын
How I wish there was someone like you around when I was growing up . I was the only legally blind student in my school in the 70's and I was bullied from 6th to 9th grade . Nobody understood what I was going through or knew how to help me . I thank God I got through it and am now a physiotherapist mother of 3 amazing daughters . Love your content about blind issues . You are great and so inspiring ❤
@rocket2076
@rocket2076 4 жыл бұрын
Hey molly! I was wondering if you could make a video about the history of the word “handicapped”? You mentioned it in a earlier video, and I would love to hear about it from you!
@tabithacardinal4069
@tabithacardinal4069 4 жыл бұрын
I would love to see that video too because I looked it up recently and found both versions she mentioned. One of them doesn't sound offensive at all and says that the begger version is not the origin of handicapped.
@Zzabin
@Zzabin 4 жыл бұрын
I don't know if it helps, but she talked about the word "handicapped" in this video: : kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zp-blWyLat2FqNE&ab_channel=MollyBurke (6:46)
@alicechristopher204
@alicechristopher204 4 жыл бұрын
Yes I need that my uncle is paralyzed so I would like to know
@stellasdoesstuff
@stellasdoesstuff 3 жыл бұрын
In case you haven't seen it yet (or someone else sees this comment who hasn't seen it), she posted a video about that a couple days ago!
@GardensLadyBug
@GardensLadyBug 2 жыл бұрын
Molly, I found you years back when I was legally blind from cataracts. I was finally able to get assistance with cataract surgery. My vision wasn't the best but it was wonderful to see again. I'm going blind again. I remembered how your courage and energy pulled me through so I looked up your channel and watched a number of your videos yesterday. Today, two minutes into this video, I'm calling my Walmart pharmacy and telling them what I learned from you and asking if they offer something like it. They do offer a similar program at their super centers. If your phone is too old or you don't have the right kind, they will send you a plug in reader, cost free. I'll be able to pour my own pills again. Thank you so much!!! I'm going to finish watching this now. 🥰👍
@broughtontaylor8142
@broughtontaylor8142 4 жыл бұрын
Hi molly! Thank you so much for spreading awareness about disability no matter what condition it is. You should totally interview Jessica Mc Cabe from How To ADHD! The ADHD community needs more awarness! I have had a similar experience to you, except for I am not blind. At a young age, I was diagnosed with ADHD. The school and my parents came up with an IEP to help me be as successful as possible. I had to take tests in seprate settings, extended time on work, brain breaks, sitting in the front of the class, and etc! Thank you so much for making these videos, they mean so much!!!
@BrooklynJewel
@BrooklynJewel 4 жыл бұрын
Dear molly I know this isn't a question but I just wanted you to know that you are huge inspiration to me. I also want to self advocate when I get older too. Your videos help me know that I'm not alone and know that it's ok to be blind or in my case legally blind because at least I'm ok and here.
@florescentj3879
@florescentj3879 4 жыл бұрын
I went to the school for the blind in New York City. I have mixed emotions. I love the fact that I had the chance to compete in sports and actually play on teams. Swimming and Track was my thing.
@ciaramckenna613
@ciaramckenna613 4 жыл бұрын
Oh pet, seeing you get emotional made me tear up. You're amazing and do so much good for the blind community. Take the recognition because god knows you deserve it. My boyfriend's mum is legally blind, but rapidly lost her vision at a young age like you. So watching your videos helps me as a fully-sighted person to understand what she went through. You're a beautiful girl, inside and out love x
@kjs22
@kjs22 4 жыл бұрын
I love that molly is the kind of KZbinr that makes us feel confident and makes us smile after a long or a hard day🤗🤗 love you molly! Thank you so much
@lillyslife6117
@lillyslife6117 4 жыл бұрын
Where guide dogs allowed there
@Positivekitten
@Positivekitten 4 жыл бұрын
I grew up in Garden Grove, California and went to public school, but we had resources for the blind within the school. There was only one school in the district that had this, so we had to go to that particular school rather than the school that was closest to us, but we could get most everything we needed from magnification, braille transcription, typing and braille lessons, large print or braille textbooks. Those of us who were visually impaired were usually somewhat outcast and bullied, but at least we were able to get the education we needed. (and yes, I rode the short bus too,!)
@sarahjo5570
@sarahjo5570 3 жыл бұрын
This sounds like it was such a validating experience omg. It's like me in my mental illness going to an inpatient hospital and people being like "yeah, this sucks and here's how we make it less sucky"
@queen_beauty5711
@queen_beauty5711 4 жыл бұрын
Your hair is so perfectly slicked back into that bun that it looks a little bit like you shaved your head and honestly I'm here for it!!!! You would look ICONIC with a shaved head!!!
@_zoeyshaa_
@_zoeyshaa_ 4 жыл бұрын
Lol that’s what I thought too she looks amazing every video (HOW?)
@kthx_bai
@kthx_bai 4 жыл бұрын
She would never lol 😂
@jemhams
@jemhams 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Molly could probably pull off any hairstyle, what a freaking icon
@erinn_nnire
@erinn_nnire 4 жыл бұрын
I had to look twice 👀
@debracox9277
@debracox9277 4 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. I trolled comments to see if anyone else thought the same.
@annakobulnicky
@annakobulnicky 4 жыл бұрын
I love learning about your experiences and other people like you. You are such an inspiration Molly. Love you!...and Gallop and Lavender! ❤️😊
@nellysvlogs4956
@nellysvlogs4956 4 жыл бұрын
I went there for a tour 1 year ago today and it was amazing! ;) thank you for making me feel safe Molly
@emoryarnold6699
@emoryarnold6699 4 жыл бұрын
Molly, that lipstick is absolutely the most stunning shade of red for you!
@titanbuck7
@titanbuck7 4 жыл бұрын
Oh come on! More stories! I can't believe this video was this long. It seemed so short and interesting! More please!
@dasha_ucko
@dasha_ucko 4 жыл бұрын
I love how now that I'm in quarantine and school ends early, I can actually be part of the early squad!
@shreya_b
@shreya_b 4 жыл бұрын
0:00 to 1-20 Introduction 1:20 to 4:04: Sponsorship
@bananaperson8116
@bananaperson8116 4 жыл бұрын
You can feel how happy/excited she is when talking about all the things that she loved about the school, when she was talking about all the resources she had access to!
@sarvedha1117
@sarvedha1117 4 жыл бұрын
Please make more videos on this topic! I think it’s really interesting learning about this as a sighted person!
@nicolemerelli863
@nicolemerelli863 3 жыл бұрын
I work in optometry and didn't know this about CVS. I have elderly and low vision pts all the time who can't read their labels and I will be informing them of this! Thank you for your help, this should help a lot of people!
@mandycoleman8892
@mandycoleman8892 4 жыл бұрын
I grew up in Brantford, Ontario (still live here actually) where you went to school. I was always aware of the blind school but I had no idea it was the only one in Ontario, it seems like we should have more. I wish they had a program or maybe they do, that I don't know about, that they could have sighted people like myself go in and interact with the students to learn more about what you go through and maybe educate sighted people better. I would love to learn more and have learned so many things from watching you Molly keep up the great work you do :)
@froggiespit10
@froggiespit10 3 жыл бұрын
You know that she is blind when she adds captions, she understands how it feels to not have the resources, your amazing Molly
@alexandraivantchenko273
@alexandraivantchenko273 4 жыл бұрын
Who else started crying when Molly started crying? OMG I felt so bad for her
@inescg5
@inescg5 4 жыл бұрын
My grandma was a teacher at a special needs school, sometimes, these schools often offer summer programs to help parents caring for their children while they're at work. Just like those parents, my own parents had to work during my school summer break, and so, my grandma would take me along with her. I'd play with the kids and that taught me from a very young age that despite our differences, we all deserve the same opportunities. In middle school there was one special needs class, kids were of all ages from preteen to late teens, of course, not like the other classes... but I'd spend time with them and I believe it was good for them to have friends outside their classroom to hang out and laugh. I live and work near an institution for the visually impaired, so it's pretty usual to either pass by some of the members on the street or receive them as customers where I work at (I'm a waitress), and one of these days I took my whole time patiently reading all the items on the menu to one lovely gentleman, and explaining the prices, the extras he could add to his menu and, since his menu was to take out we agreed on a code for him to tell which box was which product so he could know which one was his and which one was for his partner. Thanks to Molly's videos I know how to help the gentleman to a table, how to approach him without startling him, how to serve him like I would serve a normal guest. Also near my work place there's a college that has sign language classes (among others) and most the students there are either deaf, mute or both. I took my time to learn a few signs, to at least be able to greet them, thank them, wish a good meal... just because I care that they have the same experience as everyone else that visits the shop. No one deserves to have a hard time ordering, no one should feel stressed and misunderstood when ordering their food. I want the custies to feel welcome, at home, and comfortable... I wish the world was better prepared to receive everyone equally, despite their circumstances and that we could all enjoy the same experiences without struggles and anxiety.
@zeli1500
@zeli1500 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Molly, my best friend of 12 years is losing her vision. She's been legally blind since birth, but the vision in her good eye is going. Any tips on how to be there for her and build a good support system when her family is not? It is especially tough on her because her biggest passion is creating art and she hasn't been able to draw in months. Any advice you or anyone else could give I would greatly appreciate it ❤
@galisilva2639
@galisilva2639 3 жыл бұрын
Hey! There's an artist called Shino Watabe, she went blind and struggled with how to continue making art but she found a way. Her story might help your friend. :D
@zeli1500
@zeli1500 3 жыл бұрын
@@galisilva2639 Wow thank you so much! I will definitely look her up and share! 😊
@briannamyers1135
@briannamyers1135 3 жыл бұрын
perhaps she could try sculpting?
@alizarehman1790
@alizarehman1790 3 жыл бұрын
I also take art here in the UK for A-level and I also have a vision measurement I mean drawing can also be done through a tactile element says a special paper you can get and to use a pencil to draw on it with a geometry mat and it raises the image but there’s so many other different ways you can express are through wire through papier-mâché it doesn’t always have to be drawing
@emilybannon1943
@emilybannon1943 4 жыл бұрын
As part of my college education in Deaf blind studies, I visited the school and it’s beautiful campus. The teachers there are so knowledgeable and I appreciated how you talked a lot about it not being right for everyone or at the right time. Its so important that parents and students have options.
@ruta9366
@ruta9366 4 жыл бұрын
WE NEED to hear the miss Canada story.
@hannahp4376
@hannahp4376 4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you had a good experience! My grandmother worked at a school for the blind and deaf and she loved working there. So many good stories Molly!! Love you girl! xo
@dasha_ucko
@dasha_ucko 4 жыл бұрын
I went to a magnet middle school, so I too had the distinct joy of an hour and a half bus ride each way.
@lindseyevans9289
@lindseyevans9289 2 жыл бұрын
I teared up at the end when you talked about being proud of your friends. Molly you are so so caring and loving. It really shows and it’s what makes you one of my fave you tubers!!!❤❤❤
@autumalex4846
@autumalex4846 4 жыл бұрын
I went to a blind school for my whole school career. I’m glad I went there because I learned so many skills that I wouldn’t have learned in a normal public school, and the dynamic is awesome. But academically I wouldn’t recommend and the environment can become very toxic if you allow it to.
@hannahrose6230
@hannahrose6230 4 жыл бұрын
Same! Totally agree. Also dorm life felt like jail.
@thetickedoffpianoplayer4193
@thetickedoffpianoplayer4193 Жыл бұрын
oh heck dorm life. we called it Braille Jail.
@victoriawills8402
@victoriawills8402 4 жыл бұрын
Molly, you are so inspiring! I could listen to your videos all day!!!
@tabithacardinal4069
@tabithacardinal4069 4 жыл бұрын
If it helps, I can never hear the trash trucks.
@vivi-gd9hb
@vivi-gd9hb 4 жыл бұрын
are you deaf? not to be rude in ANY way
@tabithacardinal4069
@tabithacardinal4069 4 жыл бұрын
@@vivi-gd9hb No, I'm not. It's ok I don't think it was rude to ask
@melz6625
@melz6625 4 жыл бұрын
@@tabithacardinal4069 I’m not deaf either and I can never hear it too. But I also listen to videos on a low volume because I’m uncomfortable with too loud noises incl talking
@Sovereignty3
@Sovereignty3 3 жыл бұрын
Good mics = good sound. They typically try to only pick up the sound in front of them and can be set to only pick up the scope of human vocalisations. But it doesn't stop the human trying to talk from hearing it and being distracted.
@emilykuykendall2899
@emilykuykendall2899 4 жыл бұрын
Molly your eyes are like steel grey in this video and they look AMAZING! I just love the look with hair slicked back, red lipstick, and black top!! Gorgeous!
@patrickmccullough1831
@patrickmccullough1831 4 жыл бұрын
Lysm Molly! I hope you know how many people look up to and appreciate you! 💛
@XR_to_DR
@XR_to_DR 4 жыл бұрын
Love you Molly! I’m so proud of you and so thankful to have found you! You’ve truly become such a huge part of my life and have made a great impact on my life. Although I can’t relate with you through your vision journey, I totally relate with you on being bullied and turning your life around into something you’re proud of despite mental health struggles and major life events! Thank you so very much for being such a positive influence for so many and I’m sure that your impact on the youth struggling with vision issues is even more profound! ♥️
@Jilly_Neutron
@Jilly_Neutron 4 жыл бұрын
When Molly kept saying that everything at the school for the blind was printed in large print and braille, all I could think was "wait, this is Canada, so was it all printed in large print and braille in english AND french?" I need to know.
@Sovereignty3
@Sovereignty3 3 жыл бұрын
Add it to her pin. I thought French was a school requirement in Canada? Atleast French as a subject for kids that speak English normally gives them something they can use, and practice with people whose main language it is. My school taught French and Indonesian, but Indonesian didn't go past year 8(?). But unless us Australians went there on Holidays, it wasn't useful. French even less so. Probably the largest closest non English group was Chinese, which might be difficult to learn because its so different, not a lot of common vocabulary. But also some of the kids would have had a reason to learn it too to speak to their Grandparents or their cousins. Or the other Language would have been Japanese, because a lot of my friend were anime nerds and watched Subtitles rather than Dubs, and I at least learnt some words from that sort of thing without conscious effort.
@daylightbright7675
@daylightbright7675 3 жыл бұрын
@@Sovereignty3 Girl from Alberta here, Ontario's education system is not like what I went through here lol. Here we have Preschool and Kindergarten, I'd never heard of Jr. And Sr. Kindergarten before she mentioned it. We also don't have Grade 13, which I know they do. We also call the three sections of schooling different things. For us it's Elementary, Jr.High then Highschool. She said she was 14 in 8th grade? That can happen, but most kids here are 13 in 8th grade. I assume she was 14 then because they don't start first grade until they're 7.
@barbaravyse660
@barbaravyse660 Жыл бұрын
Only part of Canada is French
@Jilly_Neutron
@Jilly_Neutron Жыл бұрын
@@barbaravyse660 correct, but national law requires that all signs be printed in both languages
@soryndravenz5475
@soryndravenz5475 3 жыл бұрын
@MollyBurk I am relatively new to your Chanel and I relate to your struggles and your back story as someone who has multiple diagnosis some are semi invisible and others are completely invisible to others and as someone who is newly diagnosed legally blind and trying to figure out everyday things in a new way and relearning everyday life all over and living alone and not having friends or family and you are the guiding light in my life right now and are inspiring to me.
@cielo15animations77
@cielo15animations77 4 жыл бұрын
Yaaay thanks for the video!!! I'm curious how blind people learn math and whether it's harder for you to visualize certain mathematical concepts? Thx again!
@melindaschink6072
@melindaschink6072 4 жыл бұрын
There's a special braille code for that, either Nemeth or UEB depending on where you live. Geometry was the hardest, but definitely doable.
@melindaschink6072
@melindaschink6072 3 жыл бұрын
The biggest obstacle most of my kids run into are graphics (charts, maps, graphs, political cartoons, etc.) I know some braille embossers will do graphics, but they are very expensive and I prefer to make my own with wiki stix, textured paper, puff paint, bits of fake fur or interesting fabric, or anything with an interesting texture that is at hand and glue able. The variance in texture makes the graphics easier to read. The net bags that some fruits come in are great, but even a thick line of hot glue or Elmer's glue (if you have enough time for it to dry), are nice ways to make Math graphics easier. Arts and crafts are a bonus to teaching math to kids with blindness.
@sylviabegay7457
@sylviabegay7457 4 жыл бұрын
Good evening Molly Burke. Great to hear your voice as a blind person because I am one myself. I have participated and quite a few blind schools myself so I know how it is. Very cool to know there’s people out there being independent and and being responsible for themselves as well as advocating for themselves. Great job. Keep it up. Merry Christmas and have a happy new year.
@CrypticVisionsINC
@CrypticVisionsINC 4 жыл бұрын
I did swimming lessons at W. Ross McDonald!!!! Like around the same time you attended!
@chloemorley3781
@chloemorley3781 4 жыл бұрын
I want to hear all the things you want to tell us about those two years!
@eddierich6179
@eddierich6179 4 жыл бұрын
Molly, when you say that the teachers "read Braille", can you clarify if they were doing this with their eyes or their hands? I guess I assume some t archers were blind or visually impaired and some were sighted, so maybe this varies. But I would be interested to know if sighted teachers, when tasked to learn Braille, learned how to read visually a pattern of dots as if it were a code typeface, OR, if they actually adapted to tactile reading.
@miss_t_mo825
@miss_t_mo825 4 жыл бұрын
She talks about it in another video but most sighted teachers read the brail by looking at it
@fizzyfoal
@fizzyfoal 4 жыл бұрын
I actually had no idea they only had one school for the blind in Ontario... I’ve driven past W. Ross before when I worked at a camp in brantford. I can’t even imagine doing that long bus ride to oakville and back every day! I learned so much from this video Molly! Thank you for sharing about your experience
@jessicapammenter1061
@jessicapammenter1061 4 жыл бұрын
Molly, your hair color and lip color make you look like Dark Swan from Once Upon A Time!!! Love it!!
@mikeymywaydowntown6915
@mikeymywaydowntown6915 3 жыл бұрын
Omg she does
@mamaK648
@mamaK648 4 жыл бұрын
Visited a school for the blind to see if it may help my son. It's so helpful to have this video and your perspective. Thanks Molly!
@HekatieSquires
@HekatieSquires 4 жыл бұрын
The bright red lipstick looks so good with the less saturated hair you’ve got atm!!
@christinas.-b.3820
@christinas.-b.3820 4 жыл бұрын
Molly, you look just extra stunning in this one! The slicked back blond hair with the red lip and understated eyes is just beautiful!
@gingerslife4856
@gingerslife4856 4 жыл бұрын
I have a friend who in third grade became legally blind I'm not going to share the story I find that it makes me feel sick and don't want to do that to anyone and he went to a school for the blind for 3 years and when I started middle school he was in my homeroom and tried to let him know that he had a friend in me and this was a big loud busy overwhelming school and now that I have learned about blindness think no wonder he left a month in he was ether homeschooled or went back to the school for the blind
@lizchapman5250
@lizchapman5250 4 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this story time. You two having giggle fits is fun too. I love hearing about your experiences. It's like just chilling with a girl friend. I know it's one sided, but know we are here!
@michellestoessel8427
@michellestoessel8427 4 жыл бұрын
My grandma met my grandpa when they went to a school for the blind together ❤
@paitentaylor9133
@paitentaylor9133 4 жыл бұрын
That is cool
@JustlikeAmber
@JustlikeAmber 4 жыл бұрын
Being legally blind and finding your videos had really help me and my blind journey last year! Love you girl keep inspiring😊😊
@Noodle2018
@Noodle2018 4 жыл бұрын
I would love another video (or videos!) about your experiences at a school for the blind.
@mari.jimgo22
@mari.jimgo22 4 жыл бұрын
Oh Molly I love you so much you are so precious and kind and important in this world, I'm so happy I found you at this time of my life.
@plut0_plut0nium
@plut0_plut0nium 4 жыл бұрын
"Here's for getting through life!" Cheers!
@amandagimenez99
@amandagimenez99 4 жыл бұрын
I really related to how you feel about your friends who have gone forward to live life after having connected with them through hardships. I met my best friends after living through the worst periods of my life because they were willing to relate and validate everything I was going through. ❤ It's also a huge part of why I appreciate you and your channel!
@karbear26
@karbear26 4 жыл бұрын
School for the blind reminds me of the little house on the prairie books and Mary going to the school for the blind in Iowa!
@queen_beauty5711
@queen_beauty5711 4 жыл бұрын
All the video ideas you stated at the end sound very interesting! Especially a video dedicated to talking about bullying at the school for the blind
@gretabonnaud7778
@gretabonnaud7778 4 жыл бұрын
You seem to have so many stories to tell and I think that it would be great if you did a podcast. I would love listening to all of these stories in a longer format. I know you already have your audio book but it would be great to listen to a Molly Burke podcast! 💕💫
@carlzmossberg5438
@carlzmossberg5438 4 жыл бұрын
Molly getting emotional at the end 😭 It breaks my heart for her and her friends' struggles but also is so inspiring that they are living a great life. ❤
@flofelts
@flofelts 4 жыл бұрын
The feeling you felt on your trial there is how I felt on my trial at a school for learning disabilities. Its like culture shock and its amazing
@Crazyreviewer123
@Crazyreviewer123 4 жыл бұрын
That’s how it felt for me I went a school for adults with special needs after high school and it was the best 3 years of my life.
@Ella-jw4pv
@Ella-jw4pv 4 жыл бұрын
Molly uploads make me so happy
@1happypiranha
@1happypiranha 4 жыл бұрын
My worst year was Grade 9. I was diagnosed with a serious mental illness which changed my life forever. Other kids bullied me and so did teachers. Like Molly has said in her videos, you never know what someone is going through. Everyone has their struggles. In my opinion, there is absolutely NO excuse for bullying.
@Author.Noelle.Alexandria
@Author.Noelle.Alexandria 3 жыл бұрын
I was going to an amazing private school that literally had no bullying problems* when I was diagnosed a deadly medical condition that still affects my life to this day. Being there when I was diagnosed was an absolute blessing since I was accepted anyway and everyone was so helpful, not only in my my grade, but in all the other grades. Everyone pulled together whenever someone had a need. When I moved and had to go to a public school, I was bullied BAD for being sick. Ugh. *In 7th grade, a fuckwit who bullied me when I went to a public school before that private school was put into my private school by his parents when he got expelled from public school. He picked back up on trying to bully me, and the private school addressed it immediately. When his parents didn't do jack about him bullying me, he was expelled from that private school since they didn't mess around when it came to bullying.
@elizabethconroy7665
@elizabethconroy7665 3 жыл бұрын
No bullying Zero tolerance Teachers and Parents must remain vigilant
@alexandrabrasil9129
@alexandrabrasil9129 3 жыл бұрын
Awe molly! It so amazing to see how successful you became. I always knew you were going to do amazing things! The hate to hear how hard it was for you. I have so many happy memories of you! And us on twin day because we had the same shoes!
@thepinksilhouette3076
@thepinksilhouette3076 4 жыл бұрын
I love your lipstick! What shade/brand is it?
@allymichelle2690
@allymichelle2690 4 жыл бұрын
24:38 words, I agree and same for me atm. But you just have to focus on the positive things in your situation, however if you have the chance to make your situation better, switching schools for example, do it. Because it’s worth it and you’re worth it!
@isabellebrintnall8454
@isabellebrintnall8454 4 жыл бұрын
Omg Molly! Love your channel and this video. Update: I finished the video the ending hit me right in the feels. As a sighted person I really appreciate the perspective that you provide to people it makes all the difference in how we can interact and be better allies to people with these kinds of experiences.
@NahlaAnwer
@NahlaAnwer 4 жыл бұрын
I am fascinated with the subject, the way you talk about this school is different from anything you talk about. I can only imagine the stories!
@maddy27285
@maddy27285 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Molly, I think things can be very different across Canada. In BC, we don't have the semester system in high school. We have the linear system (8 classes at once, 4 one day and another 4 the second day). We also only have one year of kindergarten (no junior and senior kindergarten).
@taylor9772
@taylor9772 3 жыл бұрын
Your hair color in this video looks so amazing! It matched your eyebrows perfectly and looks so natural and flattering
@billybob7218
@billybob7218 4 жыл бұрын
I would love to see Molly callab with footless Joe or do a similar series to hers (amputee reacts) but with movies surrounding blindness or so claimed accessible movies
@tulsivanschooten8383
@tulsivanschooten8383 3 жыл бұрын
You should know that you are an absolutely AMAZING person, and you have helped me realize many things in life so thank you ☺
@stephaniediebert3889
@stephaniediebert3889 4 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say that as far as I know living in Alberta, the only province/territory that still has Junior and Senior kindergarten is Ontario, we just have one year of kindergarten
@sglen-pekse4995
@sglen-pekse4995 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I live in AB too, and I only had kindergarten. Not 2 levels, but that's Canada for you. It changes across the country... even the accent is different
@KatherineS14
@KatherineS14 4 жыл бұрын
I just commented on another video saying how I used to work at a school for the blind, and immediately spotted this video! I'm amazed at how many similarities there are between your school in Canada and the school where I worked in Texas. I absolutely agree that some of the most AMAZING people I've met were students there- blind people living their best lives!!
@mariaasmrr
@mariaasmrr 4 жыл бұрын
i really thought molly shaved her head, honestly it’d be a look.
@RosheenQuynh
@RosheenQuynh 4 жыл бұрын
SO I'M NOT ALONE
@Jellybeansatdusk
@Jellybeansatdusk 2 жыл бұрын
Not wearing my glasses so I definitely thought that as well.
@Lifewith_Ella_and_Findus
@Lifewith_Ella_and_Findus 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this Molly!!!❤️ I love you and love how you’re narrating your videos! Your humor is right up my alley❤️❤️❤️❤️
@jakeraphael4507
@jakeraphael4507 4 жыл бұрын
I wonder how Braille on like class signs and stuff are used now in COVID-19 times
@melindaschink6072
@melindaschink6072 4 жыл бұрын
Braille signage is made of plastic or metal, and can be disinfected like other surfaces. I always give my students hand sanitizer after anyway, but in the schools I work at, it's part of the custodial sanitizing routine.
@mygirldarby
@mygirldarby 4 жыл бұрын
Covid is mostly spread through the air.
@Sovereignty3
@Sovereignty3 3 жыл бұрын
Probably helps wearing facemask, but if you having difficulty pronouncing words, that creates another issue. But smaller classes with less mixing makes for easier contact tracing.
@Rebecca-vg2ef
@Rebecca-vg2ef 3 жыл бұрын
@@mygirldarby yeah, if you sanitize your hands and disinfect surfaces regularly the transmission would be minimal
@annieinwonderland
@annieinwonderland 3 жыл бұрын
@@Sovereignty3 Jessica Kellgren-fozard has done a video on this about clear masks.
@hollyallanach4841
@hollyallanach4841 4 жыл бұрын
I love your story times molly, im from the uk so am always behind but as soon as i see it i click without reading the title ❤️
@curiousfirely
@curiousfirely 4 жыл бұрын
Ah ha ha! I always wondered if you attended W. Ross Macdonald! I grew up about 1km away, so thought audible crosswalks were a normal thing everywhere until I moved away!
@steph744
@steph744 3 жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing your story about the school. this is very interesting. my partner was also bullied in school for being visually impaired (legally blind, but reads large print) but that was when he was 6/7. he then went to a school for disabled children. it was also a long ride from home but it was great for him. he was there 4 years. then in middle school he was in a school where disabled children were together with other children but there was still everything needed in the school, educators, equipments, and even non specialised teachers were used to having blind students because they had some every year. at 16 he went to a regular school where he was the only disabled student. and now he managed to start and run his own farm.
@blindcharo8455
@blindcharo8455 4 жыл бұрын
YES! Short bus squad!
@MariaPatenaude
@MariaPatenaude 4 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@cheyennemarie7075
@cheyennemarie7075 4 жыл бұрын
That lipstick is the perfect red for you! It brings out the blue in your eyes, and is a great complement to your skin and hair
@Jenilee.stewart
@Jenilee.stewart 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, you are so inspiring. ❤️
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