Travel, airports, airplanes, public restrooms, sighted guide assistance, Blind Challenges!

[@oceanesta5131]

Cringing so hard every time Jason said “right here”, and I could tell you were too. 😂 “The first seat here” “Um, I can’t see where the first seat is.” I died.

[@6thgraderfriends]

I know, he was like, "I see your eyes." What does that mean? She can't be blind if she has physical eyes?

[@oceanesta5131]

I wouldn’t say he was a dick, just uneducated. And yeah, I could cut the awkwardness with a knife. Joy was like “yeah...and?” Kills me. I really hope for his sake he went home and actually learned something.

[@oceanesta5131]

If that ever happens again, Joy should respond, “well, I would certainly hope you can see my eyes. After all, I assumed you were sighted.” 😂😂

[@MzClementine]

Me too!!!

[@6thgraderfriends]

Those people who never guided anyone seemed much better and happier than the people that actually worked at the airline.

[@carysbulmer1551]

"They had a little sign with your name on it", those staff haven't got their heads screwed on properly! :P

[@MrMandygirl12]

bless the lovely people that helped you. Especially Miss Katie and Mr. Joelle.

[@psjarebee]

I never cry... But when your dad yelled to you and you yelled to him, I cried. I felt so much love from you both.

[@slothicecream4651]

That was so creepy and disturbing the way he said I can see you're eyes :(

[@donrainesoh]

Sloth Icecream right I’m like does he want to take her and cut them out to keep or is he insinuating she isn’t blind?! Haha

[@ladysoulsystem6242]

@@donrainesoh Ye something like that, cuz most ppl are used to see a blind ppl without eye color (it's like silver or white, only when it's completely blind), at first I didn't believe that she was blind because of the color of her eyes when I watched other of her videos but I search about her condition and it's possible to have eye color and being completely blind.

[@donrainesoh]

LadySoulSystem oh, I’m finding out there are a lot of people that have that impression. I’m thinking it’s because of Hollywood. We tend to see all blind people in movies have eye discoloration, so maybe that’s why so many have that impression. To be honest I just found out almost two weeks ago I am going blind. My left eye is far worse so I tend to just use my right eye to watch KZbin and do a lot of things. However, I’m unsure how long that will last. That’s how I ended up here on KZbin watching blind and visually impaired videos. I actually had no clue blind people did KZbin like this. I knew about a Molly Burke, but only because of Shane Dawson. I’ve watched so many videos this past two weeks I’ve gained so much knowledge. I told my aunt that lives next door and she even saw the printout of everything my ophthalmologist gave me to take to my neurology appointment as I also have a condition called visual snow syndrome on top of my retinal disease. Anyhow, my cousin had came in and I walked into the door that was halfway open and I couldn’t see due to leading with my left eye. He laughed and asked if my glasses weren’t working. My aunt then said “that’s not funny he just found out he might go blind someday.” So even knowing my condition and prognosis she isn’t registering the doctor said I WILL be BLIND and I have a huge (chance) my retina will detach in my left eye as well due to the retina being so thin. She was like your eyes look so healthy and I’m like yes they will always look nice, but it doesn’t mean they will work properly. Haha such is life.

[@ladysoulsystem6242]

@@donrainesoh Sorry about you disease, it must be horrible to have that and also scary. It can be treated right? I wear glasses as well because I have myopia.

[@donrainesoh]

LadySoulSystem unfortunately no, one is a problem with my cortex causing the visual snow syndrome and the other my retina is literally deteriorating. I’m at peace with it though, after watching all of these videos I’m not scared anymore.

[@KonglomeratYT]

I recently navigated 3 airports with low vision for the first time. It was a nightmare. I couldn't read the seat numbers, the gates, the directions, or anything. But I am not blind so I could see where I was going. I was bumbling around until I found the right place to be, and passengers thought I was just being dumb when I asked if I was at the correct seat. Like they couldn't believe I was asking what seat it was when the marker was right in front of me. I am binge watching your videos to try to see what having assistance is like because I need to fly again soon and I wanted to check out if this actually helps the process, or if it's even more anxiety inducing than not being able to read anything. It seems like a different set of challenges. Thanks for posting these. It's like the only videos I can find on what navigating an airport with low-vision is like so this has been VERY education and helpful to me.

[@allisonkomeshak6169]

Mega cringe moment when Jason says, “I can see your eyes.” I laughed out loud when you said, “And?”

[@JoyRoss]

LOL, I wasn’t sure how to respond. That comment caught me completely offguard ha 😂

[@ino145]

@@JoyRoss I can imagine.. He was a little dickish. :P I would've went; Well, I can't see yours. :D

[@genavievec]

Worst guy to help a blind person ever lol Jason get a clue !

[@missladyj247]

I think the ppl are a lil confused when they first interact with Joy because who honestly thinks abt a blind person making videos or taking pictures etc... I don't think it's a natural concept t for most ppl to equate blindness with camera/video/filming. It's not something I've ever thought abt prior to watching her videos. It's just a lack of knowledge that can be easily taken for granted by sighted ppl. I love Joy and her channel.

[@jewelhaines8842]

I love your sweet personality!! You are SO endearing! I am glad you had a safe flight!! ❤

[@gavilar5425]

5:40 did he really just let her crash into the pillar? that guy was kind of ignorant with his comments and then this.

[@luvrxsie]

Gavilar ikr!

[@Lisse...]

When he said I can see your eyes, you could have said well I can't see yours. That would have shut him up haha

[@gru9054]

That first guy was acting like you was not blind like he did not believe you or something I did not like that.

[@JoyRoss]

TMIVIDZ 22 oh I know, he was so interesting LOL. Just because I have normal looking eyes does not mean that I’m not blind. I went on to describe that they are prosthetic eyes. He thought all blind individuals eyes are white and clouded over.

[@gru9054]

Joy Ross could you give me and my twin daughters a shout out on your next video I'm Tyrone and my daughter's names our meilani and Isabella from Jacksonville Florida

[@jrefa1998]

Gru , j

[@sunnybee3882]

Awesome great work, I like the way you tackle people it’s quite amazing keep it up. Love and regards to your family your friend Sunny

[@586Rexford]

I love how you mentioned that you always trust God to ensure that there are lovely, helpful people in your path. You are so loving and inspiring yourself and are a gift to others with each video! God bless! :):)

[@elyranch1902]

omf I can't believe he had a SIGN for you, hahahah. He must have just been told he was supposed to be assisting someone with a disability, and that was all the information he was given- probably why he had a wheelchair as well, haha

[@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084]

Great job joy. That first man who helpied you was not good at answering your questions or giving verbal directions. I think you handled that very well and I give you a lot of credit for traveling by yourself.

[@finneyhamster9106]

“I can see your eyes”??? What the 😂 you could have been like oh I don’t actually have eyes, and take one out lol!

[@tess2082]

She gas eyes, but they're small. Actually, the guy couldn't see her eyes.. Because they're covered by prostetics

[@tylerrankin3578]

i like how the dude was holding a sign with your name on it like you can see it lol

[@Jolie19Official]

Tyler Rankin Maybe She Was to Guide Someone to the Person Holding Her Name Up

[@snideremark]

Those ladies at baggage claim were so sweet and helpful.

[@povang]

I dont know why but im binge watching the hell out of these videos. I really need to get to bed, its 4am and i gotta get up at 9am for work, WTF am i doing?!.

[@JoyRoss]

LOL, well I am up too :-) hopefully you’ll get to sleep soon. My videos will be here anytime. Night :-)

[@multifariousinteractive1527]

Same here! Maybe it is because Joy is so engaging and adorable!

[@elyranch1902]

"And it's very cold." Honey, she's blind, not completely devoid of a nervous system.

[@tylernf2387]

i think he was just being conversational

[@alexspies-pronouncedspeez]

Your name suits you so well, because you bring so much Joy to everyone you meet!!

[@JoyRoss]

Thank you, 😄

[@TobyBiased]

"I can see your eyes" what does that even mean

[@marietaetimani3067]

Hhwhhwhwhhwhwhehehehhhhhhhhhhhhhhwwhwhhhhqh

[@meganloveslife8570]

there are sweet people every where!! so happy you have angels following you!!

[@tarmancer]

oh i just realized you were traveling alone! wow, you are sooo brave.

[@donrainesoh]

When he said “I can see your eyes” I laughed so hard because my response would have been “I wish I could see yours”

[@JoyRoss]

LOL, good one :-)

[@StrawberryRaine]

"They had a sign with your name on it." How helpful

[@familyiseverything5799]

Glad you made it safely❤

[@gru9054]

Joy I miss you can't wait for you to get home.. but I'm glad your with your mom and that she is doing great love you

[@Scottishboy-gg8bc]

You shoot a very good video. With regards to toilets, I usually wait and collar somebody who's going in and ask if they will assist or if it's obvious there no one else using the toilet, I'll go in and give a quick verbal description and leave them to it.

[@cityboy317]

Glad you had a safe flight and enjoy your family Joy! Thank you for letting us all see you on your journey. Stay warm!!!

[@cagedtigersteve]

Thank you for sharing your trip with us.

[@wfpnknw32]

amazing how you're so upbeat all the time! Really impressive I'd definitely get tired at some point haha

[@breannasmith5449]

I was watching a video by another blind KZbinr, Molly Burke, and she said she had vision memory loss and couldn’t remember what her family looked like or colors. Is that something you know about or have experienced?

[@kdub9198]

Breanna Smith There's videos where she talks about those things.

[@JoyRoss]

Hi there, I do remember all of my colors and what my family looks like.. Even though I have been blind just as long as Molly, I still can recall everything from my past. I don’t know why I can remember and she can’t. Maybe it is the fact that she lost her sight at a younger age.

[@sinc3re1ydan]

lol the sign with your name on it. airport staff person 1: "there is a blind woman on this flight." person 2: "okay send a guy to pick her up with a wheelchair and a sign with her name on it." SMH

[@amibabyy]

i love your dad’s voice it makes me laugh

[@adagamba7203]

Hi Joy I think you did an amazing job traveling and met nice people along the way to help you.....I do have a question of concern do you ever think of asking the wrong person for help......there are many nice people in this world but also bad people with bad intentions.......

[@LKA-si7ln]

Omg...I can’t believe he said that to you....blind people can still have eyes....also, my mom is blind in one eye and has a prosthetic in that eye and while it looks very real, I’m always shocked when people ask her if she can see out of it...🤦🏻‍♀️

[@camelia9802]

Very good service at the airport. Everyone was polite and helpful

[@kimhernandez7676]

I love you videos . You are so brave , amazing , so much . I love how much joy and happiness you have . Keep doing these videos please . 💕

[@JoyRoss]

Thank you, so sweet! 💛

[@vivian9432]

10:17 She shaded jason 🤭

[@sandra_serena8302]

i don’t think he meant to be rude and i did see the video where you explained why he said he can see your eyes. sometimes people just aren’t educated. everybody says the wrong things sometimes💕

[@chrisotto7556]

Joy you are so courageous to travel on your own like this!I am amazed at your skills!God bless you and your family!Merry Christmas!

[@DylanKipMorris]

Joy! I am so happy I found your channel! I live in Nashville!

[@sarahelizabeth5392]

I’ve been to this airport so many times, strange to see I could have crossed paths with this lovely lady

[@XxTennisFan001xX]

how do you know what currency to use when handling cash? is there an app that you use to help you know what bill is in your hand?

[@JoyRoss]

Joselerio M yes, there is apps for reading denominations on my dollar bills, but I actually don’t ever really use cash because it’s too difficult.

[@XxTennisFan001xX]

Joy Ross I would be fearful the app would lie to me and tell me its a $1 bill when in reality it was a $100. Also sorry to here someone was oblivious to your needs while at that airport, I work in the Milwaukee airport and they really don't offer any training to any employees of how to accommodate to those with additional needs. I guess that person forgot about Stevie Wonder and all the many that exist in pop culture. oy vey

[@baskervillebee6097]

I'd heard that before apps, a trusted person would fold the denominations in different ways so the blind person could tell and not be cheated.

[@MoonLiteNite]

When i did some volunteer work at a school for blind kids they would show me how when they were given money they would fold it in different ways. Like 1s down the middle short ways; 5s down the middle shorts ways; 10 would be triple folded down the middle short ways; and 20 was quad folded. When you get back change, they just asked what i was handing them and folded one at a time. So only issue they would have is is a cashier was lying.

[@afsanehpetrofsky]

I love you joy. You’re a lucky gal with such a great family . Say hi to Tony ! She’s perfect

[@fern1416]

They were excalent and so much fun. Shame they left you in the wrong place but no worries he found you. Your Dad is nice

[@Vanessa-if7jf]

10:16 “Some people, not so great...” welp i think we know who she was referring to. 😂 *cough cough* jason

[@glamourgirl771]

Those ladies were so nice! I want to be best friends with them!

[@bobo-vb1ou]

Every time jason said here was so bad

[@fangirlofbands7146]

The 2nd guy was so nice! Unlike the first guy.

[@richardlacey4923]

I think most people watch for the reactions of the people around you in public and wonder what they’re thinking!

[@beakittelscherz5419]

the sad thing is: you would have had to explain to him why this was rude to say...

[@TC-vl7pq]

One time, they said “there’s a level difference “ I don’t understand! Is it a step or a slope?

[@afsanehpetrofsky]

Jason you need some training ! Yes she has eyes and she doesn’t know where here is ! Oh he made me so frustrated

[@JoyRoss]

LOL, :-)

[@multifariousinteractive1527]

His condescending tone did more damage as if he was doing her a favor or something!

[@afsanehpetrofsky]

Multifarious Interactive exactly . However I think it’s mostly because he’s lacks awareness . I believe people can change once they are properly educated . Her eyes look normal because of the prosthetic eyes she has so I can understand he may be thinking she can see. He’s young and unaware

[@kenvr2287]

Everybody relax....the guy was trying to help and be kind. Not everyone can say everything perfect in perfect tone 100% of the time. He did nothing but his job.....

[@thomaskukkola577]

Jason probably handles the baggage and they where short handed so he ended up doing this today

[@eviebutcher4927]

So inspiring!!

[@multifariousinteractive1527]

One thing I don't get is why can't they help you board a transit go kart or something to ferry you around the terminal? In India, many larger airports have go karts to help people who may face difficulty navigating a huge airport. I am sure America has them too...

[@multifariousinteractive1527]

Just rechecked the video... So many golf karts in the lobby! it's a shame they don't use them for you!

[@anonymoussb1998]

"My Daddy" haha you're so cute

[@paigerbrio]

well being i am friends with someone who is blind, and also my puppy is blind, their eyes are clouded over, most the time people always think of people that are blind will always wear sunglasses, or have a different appearance than people with sight. he must've just been trying to find something to say to her and it must've came out wrong, you can tell after he said that he regretted it, it must've just came out wrong and possibly he was caught of guard

[@Youngbl33zy]

When she said Nashville I was like omg! She’s close to me I wanna go meet a celebrity and then I was like wait she’s not actually a celebrity she’s just really freaking awesome. I’d still like to meet her lol

[@JoyRoss]

LOL, you’re too cute! I actually live in Portland Oregon but my family lives in Asheville so I visit there a couple times a year. And I would love to meet you! I wish I could me all my fans! Have a gorgeous day :-)

[@fstech987]

amazing video i know how it feel bur ur positiveity love it

[@dyfcheer]

I can see your ears, you cant be deaf, I can see your legs, you must be able to walk...

[@1Life2Live007]

I’m so sorry you have to deal with these _____! I’m sorry but this is so irritating! How many times do you have to say your blind! Here’s a chair. Where. Right here. Right here where. OMG! I so wish I could just step in and help. At each and every trip. It’s wonderful these people are helping. But man! I’m so irritated. Sorry again. At least their helping. I guess. Lol. Oh thank god for those two ladies now that’s how u do it! God bless them all!

[@dyfcheer]

Jason made me laugh so much ...

[@TravelingwithValeman77]

Jason made cringe! Haha

[@cara1645]

Why aren’t you sitting at the front of the plane? My sister is blind and when she boards the plane she the first to get on and sits in the front and the first to get off.

[@aly7843]

jason was so cringy yet funny yet infuriating all at the same time

[@algebraizt]

I know I'm a bit late to the party. My two cents is that people are scared of being blunt. I'm in Minnesota and originally from Scotland. We are a little more to the point back home. One example is that when white people talk to people with different coloured skin they dance around asking them where they're from by asking it in really weird ways. I've got no problem with it because I have a thick accent and I'm clearly not from Minnesota originally. I think people tiptoe around disabilities because they don't understand them. They treat it as being ugly or someone looking really in that you 'just don't bring it up'. Which is nonsense, if you're blind you're not offended or hurt by other people noticing. In fact, it probably would make your life easier if people would notice quicker. I shit you not when I say that I've seen people on the street stop talking and go really quiet when passing a blind person as though a hearse just drove by. Because having silence on a busy street is a great setting for a blind person to navigate right? It's weird behavior I can't fully explain.

[@edball4906]

I KNOW I'M LATE TO THE PARTY MY TWO CENTS IS THAT PEOPLE ARE SCARED

[@austiniscoolduh]

3:44 “I can see your eyes” what did he even mean by that lol. He must’ve misunderstood something you said

[@meltcmelinda4012]

These people need to be trained in how to Talk first and then how to help anyone

[@carrieacuna0829]

I have a feeling that the guy who guided her in the plane was filipino

[@jacquelinesmith-jackson2815]

I........ Think honestly I would be scared and I believe that a lot of different things are scary when someone is blind. Trying new things for cited people sounds cool but............ that's not always what happens.

[@adrianquinn767]

Yikes Jason was not doing a good job

[@meltcmelinda4012]

This employee should be fired or never help any disabled person

[@charlleedodson]

Melinda TC I think he just needs to be educated. Not everyone is taught how to deal with blind people or people of other disabilities and people need to learn

[@amysun6080]

Feel like he wants to help but don't know how

[@LumiereDarlin]

He probably just needs to be trained. Airlines are very educated on wheelchairs, but less so on blindness, and we do NOT want to use wheelchairs when not needed!

[@jshdjsjsjs1438]

Ahhh I can’t believe he said that. I cringed hard

[@amyprice5622]

I can see your eyes. What!! LOL

[@goofygirl6843]

When I go to Florida I go to Portland’s airport for it so I recognized that airport

[@Netbase2000]

That second guy was Cute

[@botanicalspotlight]

I love these videos! And as cringe worthy as Jason was I'm afraid I would have said similar things and pointed lol we are used to people being able to see so when something is different it can throw us off! But that's still no excuse to ignorance I know.

[@dixsOnTheMove]

I feel like your father was looking all over the place for you 😂😂😂😀

[@theblindredneck747]

You never know who God will place in your path to be His hands and feet.

[@JavierlovesTaylor]

Amazing 100

[@turdferguson4447]

Honestly how did you hold your calm with his comment and than walking you straight into a pillar... Shame on that boy cant call him a man.

[@AndreaMartz]

i love you

[@ryanm4769]

God jason is so rude letting you bump into stuff and his descriptions are so unhelpful! ah I'm frustrated just watching haha. "I can see your eyes" what in the hell???

[@morrisonben]

“To *see* my family” Well that’s ironic.

[@tarmancer]

yeah. jason probably kicked himself later for saying that. i bet its either he has social anxiety or high functioning aspergers

[@autumngiannette3705]

Not to be rude but it’s illegal to film in public restrooms . But other than that good video

[@roronoaz4lyfe1947]

I want to see a male blind KZbinr cause I feel like they would have too much pride to hold onto someone’s elbow or maybe not idk

[@DinosGoMoo62]

Pablo Rivera tommy Edison he’s amazing to watch.

[@LumiereDarlin]

Nah, sighted guide is QUITE normal amongst blind men and women.