If all you do is make excuses, then that is how people see you. Make your strengths visible.

Don't listen to negative influences. Believe in yourself, and show others what you can do. Only "you" can find your potential.

People suddenly expected less of me and I didn't want that. Not only could I keep up with sighted kids, I could excel. I have an intense competiveness that was always in me.

Sometimes parents limit the experiences their kids will have, saying they are going to fail; they can't ride a bike or do sports.

If all you do is make excuses, then that is how people see you. Make your strengths visible.

If you want to be known for whom you are as a person, then your responsibility it to make your qualities more visible. I believe if you don't you are becoming a victim.

There is a big difference to someone being born with vision loss, to a kid having vision loss, to a senior having macular degeneration and losing their sight.