"I Am. . .So Much More Than You See!"

Have you ever been in a situation where a person is staring at you and you wonder, "Do I have something in my teeth?" As a person living with a physical disability, people frequently stare at me.  When I see people staring at me, it often makes me very self-conscious about the way I walk. However, I have to admit that one of the perks of being visually impaired is that I don't always see people staring at me. When my family and friends notice people watching me, they will often say, "What is that person looking at?" My family and friends don't see me as "different" from other people and I feel this is why they don't understand people who don't know me but look at me differently. I believe that one of the reasons people stare is curiosity. It is okay to be curious and even relieve your curiosity by asking a question in a kind manner but to just stand there and glare is rude. This is going to sound very sassy but sometimes when peop...

Hi! My name is Sydney Breslow and welcome to my blog, "I Am. . .So Much More Than You See!" Through my own life experiences, I want to shine a light on how people with physical disabilities are judged and treated everyday. When you meet me on a sidewalk you may notice: She walks with a limp. She uses a walker. She has a speech impediment. Based on these physical observations, you may already have a preconceived notion about what I'm capable of doing. However, if you take the opportunity to get to know me, you will learn the following things about me and my disability. 1. I love hanging out with my family and friends, seeing movies, playing games and going to the theatre.  2. I recently graduated with a master's degree in special education with a concentration in Intellectual Disabilities.  3.  I am currently looking for jobs in the special education field because I am passionate about helping people with disabilities reach their full potential.  4. ...