In no way was our post meant to disparage the skills that many with visual impairments have acquired. In fact, we are continually impressed by the resourcefulness, resolve and talents of many in the visually impaired community.

For those not acquainted with the effects of retinal diseases, however, we did want to point out what the many challenges are – and, thus, make a case for the need for treatments and cures. Those who live fulfilling lives despite those challenges are a constant source of inspiration for everyone associated with the Foundation.

However, I do wish your wording wasn’t so negative about blindness. Forced to use a cane and learn Braille sounds so awful. My son is blind (age three) and it will be many years before science can fix eyes like his. I hate to see wording that views blindness skills like cane usage and Braille so negatively.

I think the work FFB does it amazing but there is no reason to disparage the skills blind people use.

Sincerely,
Jessica Kovacs