Breaking down the myths of people with vision loss is really important for employers. People need to understand that just because someone can't see doesn't mean they're not first a person, capable and competent. They're just like other people. We just don't see the world in the same way as other people do.
I remember speaking to a minister out in Alberta, where I'm from. He said, “What do you think the issue is?” I said, “Well, you know, there are a lot of people who think accommodation costs a lot of money. They're quite concerned that taxpayers' dollars are going to be spent on accommodation.” I said, “Quite frankly, I'm a taxpayer, and I'm appalled at the amount of my hard-earned dollars that go to paying to keep the lights on all day to accommodate the retinal dependence of the world.”