That's the worst thing you can do with a person with a disability is to have their value not matter, to act like they can't do for themselves, to act like they are disabled. Meet them where they are,

June 04, 2020 | 27m 00s

This stroyteller shares her story of what her experiences are like being legally blind during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:50 - 59

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:Some college or 2-year degree

RACE/ETHNICITY:Black, African American, African, or Afro-Caribbean

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Bones, Joints and Muscles; Brain and Nerves; Digestive System; Endocrine System; Eyes and Vision; Immune System; Skin, Hair and Nails; Female Reproductive System; Mental Health; Relationship with God

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Cancers; COVID-19; Diabetes; Brain and Nerves; Infections, Injuries and Wounds; Mental Health; Obesity; Poisoning or poisons in the environment; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need; Getting health care that is right for your cultural or religious beliefs; Covid-19

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