[BlindTlk] Being Grabbed Without Permission

[Mark Tardif]

I think you should put out a PSA in just that way and either find out her 
name or ask management of that restaurant to conduct an in-service about how 
to interact with customers who are blind.  Sometimes it's very frustrating 
to try and educate some of these people because to us, this kind of thing is 
obvious.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: VIAS, ARMANDO via BlindTlk
Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2023 2:25 PM
To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
Cc: VIAS, ARMANDO
Subject: [BlindTlk] Being Grabbed Without Permission

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.




--
Armando L. Vias
A Passionate Blind Advocate, Advocating For Change
Byron, Georgia 31008

My Website | armandovias.com<https://armandovias.com/>

Connect With Me
Email Me Directly | armando at armandovias.com<mailto:armando at armandovias.com>
|
Main Email Address | info at armandovias.com<mailto:info at armandovias.com>


  *   Follow My Advocacy Journey On 
Facebook<https://facebook.com/armandovias>
  *   Connect With Me On LinkedIn | Armando 
vias<https://www.linkedin.com/in/avias>
  *   Tune Into My Live Streams<https://armandovias.com/live>

Subscribe To Me On YouTube | Armando Vias<https://youtube.com/@armandovias>
_______________________________________________
BlindTlk mailing list
BlindTlk at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindtlk_nfbnet.org
To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
BlindTlk:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindtlk_nfbnet.org/markspark%40roadrunner.com