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First Week of College || disability edition (legally blind + guide dog)
Hi friends! In today's video, I take you with me through my first week of classes at the start of the fall 2021 semester. As a disabled student, the first week of classes is when all of the problems come up. I hope seeing the types of problems that can happen and how I navigate them can help you prepare for starting college.
For me at my college, these problems tend to be mild and are always resolved relatively quickly and easily, but this is not the case for everyone. I highly recommend researching each school's disability office thoroughly before committing to a college if you are able to choose what college you go to. Your experience might be dramatically different than mine (better or worse). I've heard horror stories from my friends at different schools, and I've also heard stories from friends at some schools that seem better than mine. This is to say that my video isn't telling you definitively what your college experience will be like, but it is giving you an insight into mine, which can hopefully help some!
In this video, I talk about problems including access issues, getting accessible textbooks, registering my classes with the campus disability office, scheduling accommodated exams, dealing with professors who "hate dogs," and more. The start of a new semester (even senior year!) can bring about a lot of new accessibility challenges when you have a disability.
Also, I know that the camera was not always on my face. I was doing my best! I can't see the viewfinder.
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College Advice || service dog edition
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In today's video I talk about what it's like to have a service dog in college and give advice for those of you who are just starting college with a service dog. Good luck if you're starting college soon, and I hope this video can be helpful for you! I'll also add that I'm wearing a Camp Abilities Delaware (CADE) shirt in this video, but this video is not affiliated with them in any way. That sa...
Mistakes I made with my first Service Dog | this is so embarrassing
zhlédnutí 1,8KPřed 3 lety
Today I share some embarrassing stories of mistakes I made when I first got my dog. I got my first guide dog, Zenith, about 3 years ago. He's the best, but there was a steep learning curve at first. Now I'm able to look back and laugh at some of the mistakes I made when I first got him. I hope this video helps normalize making mistakes. No one is perfect, and no one really knows what they're do...
How to be an AWESOME teacher for a Blind / VI student (or a disabled student in general!)
zhlédnutí 1KPřed 3 lety
Hi everyone! In today's video, I talk about the qualities of some of the most amazing k-12 teachers I have had to help awesome teachers out there who aren't sure how to teach a disabled student. The first half of the video discusses the mindset that an awesome teacher for students with disabilities has, and the second half of the video gives some more specific tips and tricks for teaching blind...
The Key to Self Advocacy when you have a disability
zhlédnutí 624Před 3 lety
Hi everyone! In today's video, I talk about what I think is one of the most important parts of self advocacy: persistence. When I was reading John Green's new book, The Anthropocene Reviewed, a few paragraphs stuck out to me as a disabled person. In this video, I read from page 20 of The Anthropocene Reviewed book, share a story of a time when I had to fight for accommodations that I needed, an...
What to look for in a college when you have a disability
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Hi everyone! In today's video, I talk about the 3 main disability-related things that I looked for in a college. In high school when I was visiting colleges and deciding which ones to apply to, I made sure each college that I applied to would be a good fit for me as a blind student. Of course, there were also a lot of other non-disability related things that went into my college search, but tod...
2021 College Apartment Tour || Guide Dog edition
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Hi everyone! In today's video, I will be showing you around my junior year apartment at college. Throughout the tour, I'll also be giving tips on living with a vision impairment and living with a guide dog. As a blind person, I care a lot about keeping my space organized and making sure everything is in its place so I can always find what I need easily. Even if you're not blind, if you have a s...
5 ways my GUIDE DOG helps me WITHOUT training
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We all know what guide dogs are trained to do to help people who are blind, but no one talks about the things that they aren't trained to do. I've found that my guide dog helps me in lots of ways that go beyond his training. Today I'm going to talk about 5 things my guide dog does that really help me out, even though he was never trained to do these things. Let me know in comments what unconven...
Spring 2021 College Move in with a Service Dog // first apartment
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In today's video I move in to my first apartment for the spring 2021 semester with my service dog, Zenith. I am a junior in college, and I am living in an on campus apartment with my guide dog. All of my classes this semester will be virtual, but I decided to move back to campus so I can walk Zenith around the city regularly to keep up his training. He's been in the suburbs for 10 months now, a...
What my SERVICE DOG got for Christmas || 2020
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In today's video I share the gear, toys, and other goodies my service dog got for Christmas this year! I hope everyone is having a good holiday season! We had a great Christmas despite the circumstances. Zenith loved getting new toys :) Zenith's portrait is from @kc.artistries on instagram. DM her if you want one for your pup! I know things are bad right now. I hope you are all hanging in there...
Online College with a Guide Dog // day in the life
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Hi everyone! Today I bring you along with me on a typical day of college in 2020. I'm a junior in college double majoring in Political Science and Economics, and I also happen to be legally blind. Today I show you how I go about my day, take classes, and take care of my dog as a visually impaired student. Classes were 100% virtual this semester due to the pandemic, and I am living at my parents...
STORYTIME: the day I met my first guide dog
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In today's video I share the story of the day I met my first guide dog and give tips for what to expect when you meet your first dog. If you have a dog, be sure to share your stories of the first time you met in comments! I'd love to hear what other peoples experiences have been like :) Hopefully this video can be helpful (/fun) if you're getting your first dog soon! I have a 4 year old Seeing ...
Online College Study Space Tour // Visually Impaired edition
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In today's video, I show you my study space for online college. I was looking forward to moving on campus and doing moving vlogs and a dorm tour, but unfortunately none of that happened. In lieu of a dorm / apartment tour, today I show you where I will be doing my online classes from. I also include little tips and tricks for creating a good environment for online classes as a visually impaired...
College School Supplies // visually impaired edition
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In today's video, I talk about the school supplies I use in college as a student who is visually impaired. It's hard to know what you will (and will not) need starting college, and most videos focus on the "fun stuff" like dorm decor. It can be easy to get caught up in the excitement and forget about school supplies, so I made this video to help you think about what you will need. Of course, ev...
Back to school Q&A // guide dog + disability
zhlédnutí 648Před 4 lety
In today's video, I answer your questions about school! I cover a wide range of topics, so there should be something for everyone! There are questions about college, high school, guide dogs, and disability. Thank you to everyone who sent in questions on the community tab! It's fun to get to do a more interactive video with you :) This video was filmed before my return to campus was canceled. I ...
BAD NEWS
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BAD NEWS
How to talk to a person who is Blind / Visually Impaired
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How to talk to a person who is Blind / Visually Impaired
How I Entertain my Service Dog in Quarantine
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How I Entertain my Service Dog in Quarantine
Awkward blind moments
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Awkward blind moments
Life update: School, Moving, & Zenith
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Life update: School, Moving, & Zenith
Learning a Foreign Language when you're Blind / Visually Impaired (at every level)
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Learning a Foreign Language when you're Blind / Visually Impaired (at every level)
Golden Retriever Grooming Gear // Service Dog edition
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Golden Retriever Grooming Gear // Service Dog edition
7 Tips for Knitting / Crocheting when you're Visually Impaired
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7 Tips for Knitting / Crocheting when you're Visually Impaired
How I Handle Access Issues
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How I Handle Access Issues
Seeing AI App Review | Reads HANDWRITING (and a lot more)
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Seeing AI App Review | Reads HANDWRITING (and a lot more)
How I train my Guide Dog to Target Objects
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How I train my Guide Dog to Target Objects
The Importance of Good Cane and O&M Skills (even if you plan on getting a guide dog)
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The Importance of Good Cane and O&M Skills (even if you plan on getting a guide dog)
Seeing Eye Dog takes an IQ Test
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Seeing Eye Dog takes an IQ Test
5 extra things I trained my guide dog to do
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5 extra things I trained my guide dog to do
Adjusting to Online Classes when you're Visually Impaired | Albinism
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Adjusting to Online Classes when you're Visually Impaired | Albinism

Komentáře

  • @bunnyliberationfront
    @bunnyliberationfront Před 17 dny

    I hope he has regular drinks of water 💙 happy for you both 😊🐶

  • @DearestMina
    @DearestMina Před 18 dny

    Would love if you listed where we can buy these items in your description

  • @judimanchini964
    @judimanchini964 Před 24 dny

    Thanks so much!!!❤😊

  • @Sugaredquills
    @Sugaredquills Před 27 dny

    I’m visually impaired and I love board games. I also love dungeons and dragons. 😊

  • @KellyCDB
    @KellyCDB Před měsícem

    Self-advocacy is definitely something I’m struggling with at college this time around. I can be extremely persistent, but it’s *knowing what to do and how,* *what* to persist at, *how* to speak up, in these situations, that I’m struggling with (possibly bc I’m autistic). Considering trying speech therapy and/or coaching to get the tools I need?? Or maybe youtube can teach me how.

  • @heatherannlynn9876
    @heatherannlynn9876 Před měsícem

    And where did you get his service harness??😅 we wouldn't use leather bc she hates leather and I'm vegan, but hopefully we can find something.

  • @heatherannlynn9876
    @heatherannlynn9876 Před měsícem

    How do you get the balcony relief pad of grass??? I'm leaving God willing September 1st.

  • @nihiasquith9732
    @nihiasquith9732 Před měsícem

    Nihi😊

  • @DR-zj4od
    @DR-zj4od Před měsícem

    Service Dog or Pet Dog disguised as a Service Dog? With that said, there are some really great items she talks about that you can really use if you have a Real Service Dog.

  • @DearestMina
    @DearestMina Před měsícem

    How hard was it getting the permits for each island stop?

  • @anomajosephine4535
    @anomajosephine4535 Před 2 měsíci

    Youre so right about not liking gold. I don't like wearing gold jewelry. I prefer silver or diamond instead

  • @marlinecruz1765
    @marlinecruz1765 Před 2 měsíci

    Just to let you know, Guide Dogs in the US also track to the left

  • @Blindbaddie
    @Blindbaddie Před 2 měsíci

    Here I am watching again lol such a good video would love to have another video like this navigating street and mall in store stuff like that😁👩‍🦯🤍🤍

  • @benderue8982
    @benderue8982 Před 2 měsíci

    How does a service dog use the restroom on a cruise?

  • @katenuon1982
    @katenuon1982 Před 2 měsíci

    Hi I was watching your video did they ask for all the documents on the cruise?

  • @danag2841
    @danag2841 Před 2 měsíci

    It’s so interesting to finally hear someone who relates. I don’t know a single other person with vision loss

  • @amandamatheny3675
    @amandamatheny3675 Před 2 měsíci

    this video was useful but it would be more helpful if you gave more tips for people that can't see as well. I have some usable vision but not really enough to count for anything when it comes to things like this. I will say the one tip for threading yarn through a tapestry needle in addition to your one about folding it is to lick the end of it. if you lick the end of it and then pull it through, it will not fray like it does when it's dry, and you end up cutting off that part anyway so it's not like you're lick yarn is going to be part of your project

  • @bluumuun
    @bluumuun Před 3 měsíci

    I've only just discovered your channel and I'm in love with Zenith and your relationship with him. Full disclosure: I'm definitely a cat person, generally can't stand dogs, but I have such a deep admiration and respect for guide dogs. It's beautiful seeing you both work as a team to go about the kind of daily life that sighted people like me take for granted. Enjoying all the videos and wish both you and Zenith the absolute best x

  • @sandygrogg1203
    @sandygrogg1203 Před 3 měsíci

    Hi, I’m Sandy, and I’m from Cincinnati. Five weight yarn is great and I like my big.N hook. However, I use a lot of weight, and I find that bright, or light, yarn works best. As for light, I have a light that I got from Amazon that goes around my neck and it has two light that I can point wherever I need to be and I find that really helpful. I think it was about 20 bucks. Believe it or not, if I hold my work over my iPad , the light shines through and shows me where I need to put my hook if I am using darker yarn. I found this out by accident. My favorite hooks are my Tulips, and my Clover Amour hooks. The clovers are colorful, so I don’t have to read the size. Thank goodness for today’s technology. And, thank you for taking the time to make this video.

  • @pc9467
    @pc9467 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you!

  • @alexisrivas307
    @alexisrivas307 Před 4 měsíci

    Is Zenith from a school in the UK? The harness looks different. What makes he hesitate is in your description you wrote Seeing Eye dog with capitals. The Seeing Eye in the US calls their dogs that and written out the way you did.

  • @NiennaLadyOfTears
    @NiennaLadyOfTears Před 4 měsíci

    I used to crochet and knit but have recently become visually impaired and I'm too daunted to try now.

  • @Blindbaddie
    @Blindbaddie Před 4 měsíci

    This is such a good video. I don’t know how many times I’ve watched this.😊

  • @ramblingmillennial1560
    @ramblingmillennial1560 Před 5 měsíci

    It's kinda hilarious your math teacher kept using yellow. That's a notoriously hard color to see on a white board even for people with normal vision lol. Why do they even make yellow dry erase markers I wonder.

  • @user-ng7ij5ri4f
    @user-ng7ij5ri4f Před 6 měsíci

    And it has also been a great challenge personally. He currently works in an institute for the blind as a teacher.

  • @user-ng7ij5ri4f
    @user-ng7ij5ri4f Před 6 měsíci

    Hello, my name is Diego and I am from Colombia, I currently have a visual disability for some time but it has not been an impediment to continuing with my life normally. My guide dog is called Bruno

  • @user-cw5xy1bg9e
    @user-cw5xy1bg9e Před 6 měsíci

    Hy I am Abdul Raheem from Lahore Pakistan I want to acquire higher education abroad I am partially sighted and eighteen years old Kindly guide me towards any college offering financial aid and scholarships to international students

  • @ChristinaMertens
    @ChristinaMertens Před 6 měsíci

    Just a suggestion, if that happens again, give him bydreyl (bad speller over here but I hope you know what I mean.. pink pill).

  • @ChristinaMertens
    @ChristinaMertens Před 6 měsíci

    Wow!! Best of luck in college.. what you planning on studying? Curious..

  • @shawntebacher7951
    @shawntebacher7951 Před 6 měsíci

    What cctv device do you use to project the info on the board?

  • @dennishadley9151
    @dennishadley9151 Před 7 měsíci

    Hi.You are very wise for being so young! I’m low vision and am a soon to be 71 year old . I took my girlfriend to the1970 Junior prom . She had low vision too . We were so happy to be there dancing to a great band. Having something in common with your date helps a lot. Great video. Best

  • @CitizenHarrisCH
    @CitizenHarrisCH Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks for the video. Very informative

  • @mathildanance4701
    @mathildanance4701 Před 7 měsíci

    Jan 6, 2024 Great suggestions! I’m just starting to learn crochet and am visually impaired. It’s especially encouraging to see your finished work! Thanks!

  • @Mayhem-pv9cc
    @Mayhem-pv9cc Před 7 měsíci

    Guide dogs are amazing. I have a dog and I have wondered a long long long time how is the best way to deal with a situation like this... I am walking with my dog and I see a blind person with a guide dog walking towards me... what is the correct way to walk past. My dog is protective of me so he barks maybe but most likely no... Should I warn the blind person by yelling from far away and worn the person before hand so s/he don't have a jump-scare just in case, or should I turn around and find away to go around them? Or is there something else I just haven't thought about I might do. I have a tendency to worry about thing that might never happen but better to ask than wonder just in case.

  • @angelacampbellmackenzie7913

    Absolutely amazing

  • @BananaNana0606
    @BananaNana0606 Před 8 měsíci

    I can’t seem to get it down. Optic nerve hypoplasia and I can’t see to crochet. I tried three hours straight and couldn’t figure it out.

  • @DJUpdraft-DJMismatch-DJ5-DJU

    You have nice aesthetic facial features like eye shape and flat nose (bridge)

  • @ChristinaDaniella
    @ChristinaDaniella Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you for your great ideas. I have been visually impaired all my life. I started to knit as a teenager and to crochet in my thirties. My first projects were first big sized, but with time I managed to use smaller sizes of needles and hooks. But my point is to do it without looking at my hands. I can so knit or crochet even in a dark room. For me it is a great idea when I cant fall asleep. Seaming is for me the most tricky and demanding part. This is why I have so many unfinished projects. My advice is, when you want to learn crocheting , start with baskets and t-shirt yarn or cord. Look for big projects - baskets, blankets, rugs. It is really fun

  • @michellehatley4473
    @michellehatley4473 Před 9 měsíci

    Wonderful video! I have retinitis pigmentosa and my front vision is being taken first instead of my peripheral and I want to learn how to crochet because I am extremely bored. Do you know where there is a very easy tutorial to start? Need a step-by-step instructions very slow lol.

  • @zahraabdulla
    @zahraabdulla Před 9 měsíci

    This has been a really useful video. Thank you for the tips.

  • @kumarakantirava429
    @kumarakantirava429 Před 10 měsíci

    Amazing. Thanks for explaining these.

  • @user-yc7yi1zq9b
    @user-yc7yi1zq9b Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks! this video helps me-- I am training to be an O&M Specialist

  • @sheilagrayman7147
    @sheilagrayman7147 Před 10 měsíci

    This was absolutely, beautiful. Thank you!🎉💋🐾🐾🙏❤

  • @fabioladiazcarvallo6666
    @fabioladiazcarvallo6666 Před 10 měsíci

    Absolutely amazing

  • @wallacetuguru6692
    @wallacetuguru6692 Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome and very very cool

  • @TheArby13
    @TheArby13 Před 11 měsíci

    slow down

  • @susangartman5252
    @susangartman5252 Před 11 měsíci

    Why have you got a service dog?

  • @hadassahsoddsandends
    @hadassahsoddsandends Před 11 měsíci

    Hey! Great Job! This was a lot of fun and very informative. Most of it I already knew from volunteering at a Center for the Blind. One thing I would have liked to hear about is food serving. When I was trained in Connecticut, they taught me to set the plate down and use a clock face to inform where everything was. This was considered good manners. After we moved to Virginia, the first and only time I did that, the lady snapped at me pretty harshly and said, "I KNOW how to FIND my FOOD!". Is this a regional thing, or a personal thing? What kind of subtle question should I have asked to know whether or not to do this? I am afraid to ever do it again, unless I end up back in Connecticut! FYI: I have never worked with children. All of my experiences have been with adults, so it was not about age.

  • @MuhammedDenix
    @MuhammedDenix Před rokem

    Animals are more amazing than many humans. I don't mean intellectually, I mean emotionally. While humans are busy fighting over nothing, animals do so much to make the world a better place.

  • @Bananalover201
    @Bananalover201 Před rokem

    🦮🐕‍🦺 dogs! :D