For the sighted world, dreams often feel fairly straight forward. They close their eyes. Their mind starts to shut itself down to aid in relaxation. Their breathing slows down. But what do dreams look like for people who are blind?
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We can’t go anywhere without being hit with COVID-19 news. It is hard to believe that only four months ago, we could do our standard “phone, wallet, keys” check and walk right out the door and into the world. In the blink of an eye, COVID went from a lighthearted concern that friends warned us about when we talked about upcoming travel plans, to a pandemic that completely remapped the way we navigate the world.
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If you have a child who has suffered vision loss that is severe, then he or she could qualify for Social Security Disability benefits known as Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The most straightforward way to be approved for disability benefits would be for the child with vision loss to meet the Social Security Administration (SSA) definition of blindness.
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Part of the Mission of The Vision of Children Foundation (VOC) is to tackle misconceptions faced by the blind and visually impaired (VI) community. Some misconceptions serve as a laughable moment that ultimately becomes a teachable moment, while others speak on the public’s fundamental misunderstandings of the capabilities of those dealing with vision loss and blindness. Both cases, regardless of intention, can become problematic for those having to answer them.
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