[BlindTlk] Being Grabbed Without Permission

[VIAS, ARMANDO]

Hello everyone,

I would like to tell you one of my experiences at a Burger King restaurant.

While I had a wonderful experience getting my food, the experience that I’m going to talk about when I was leaving the restaurant.

After booking a Lyft to leave the restaurant, I was grabbed by one of the employees without permission. She grabbed both of my arms, and I was like, “I’m good.” I then asked her for her name. I was finally able to get outside without anymore problems.

I understand that she doesn’t know the right way to ask if I need any help, but it made me feel uncomfortable.

I am debating on writing a PSA on my website and on my social media channels to let them know the right way to use sighted guide, and to first ask me before grabbing me.

Has anyone else ever experienced this? I didn’t want to make a seen at the restaurant.

I don’t want the employee to get in trouble for that, but I would like to sit down with them to teach them the right way. Education is key, and I am willing to educate everyone.

Thank you.




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Armando L. Vias
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Byron, Georgia 31008

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