OPINION — As a blind professional and proud team member at Arizona Industries for the Blind, I know firsthand that blindness is not a barrier to success; outdated public policies and misconceptions are.
That’s why I appreciate Rep. Abe Hamadeh for cosponsoring H.R. 1175, the Blind Americans Return to Work Act. This bipartisan legislation modernizes Social Security work incentives, removes barriers that discourage many blind Americans from pursuing employment and advancing their careers.
It’s my mission to change the perception of blindness one conversation at a time. Each conversation is an opportunity to challenge assumptions, educate others and remind people that blindness is simply a characteristic, not a limitation. That’s why advocacy is so important.
