Hello all. I call myself Matt Murdock after Marvel's Daredevil. I have been blind since birth due to a genetic condition. I get a lot of common questions so thought I would have a "Frequently Asked Questions" style of post.
- How are you writing and reading and communicating?
I mainly do this just through screen reading software, (Job Access With Speech) but I also use what's called a Refreshable Braille Display screen. I plug it into the computer and displays the text on the screen as I scroll. I don't know exactly how it works, see one of my favourite quotes about "sufficiently advanced technology being indistinguishable from magic".
- How do I get around?
I use a cane for all my travel needs. I use my city's bus system and a transportation system for the disabled that my city provides. I don't use a guide dog because I've never gotten along well with animals and I have mild allergies.
- How many fingers am I holding up?
The middle finger probably.
- What do you do for recreation?
I volunteer in my community; I work part time (searching for full time employment); I cook; I sing Karaoke; I read in Braille and on audio ; I watch a lot of described audio tv; I go on walks.
If you would like to contact me we can use here or Discord, if you like we can also find tv show to watch together or books to read together. I hope that was most of the questions about my blindness but I am sure I missed several so feel free to ask. Men are also welcome to be my friends but this post was primarily for the ladies,.
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