[Blind-international-students] How is blindness viewed in your country?

[RJ Sandefur]

Hi, My name is RJ Sandefur. I am from the United States, and I'd like to 
know How different countries around the world view blindness? For 
example, I've heard Italy thinks that blind people aren't able to live 
on their, and that the blind person has to live with their parents. Is 
this true? Have any of you been to the United States? If so, what was 
the visa process like, and would you do it again? RJ Sandefur