This Blind Man Was Completely Devastated When Nobody Gave Up Their Seat On The Train For Him And His Guide Dog
Some stories are hard to read because the problem is so simple, and so avoidable. A blind man and his guide dog were left standing on a train while passengers around them kept their seats.
Amit Patel, a former A&E doctor, lost his sight after developing keratoconus and now relies on Kika, one of the few guide dogs trained to handle escalators. On this trip, he said the disabled section was wet, cramped, and unsafe, and nobody offered help or a seat.
37-year-old Amit Patel and his guide dog Kika
The difficult life that Amit experiences on a daily basis
Kika not looking very happy
She just couldn't find a seat
That train ride was already off to a bad start.
The disabled section of the train they always ride
Finding a seat can sometimes be a rare occurrence
Kika said it! Have some humanity, will you!
Little space left for them
Kika is one rare guide dog
But she keeps Amit grounded when people are being complete idiots
Kika also sports a camera when they go out and about to see what they encounter
"They have loads of space to get past, but they seem to think it is fun to barge into a blind person"
Have a look at how he and Kika get treated on a daily basis
Most people were supportive and angry that things like this still happen.
This also echoes the angry commuter who demanded a blind woman’s guide dog be kicked off a bus for being black.
That support did not stop the frustration from showing up again.
But then again, there are always inconsiderate people who stick their heads out everywhere.
Sure, there are many people out there who have disabilities and need help from others, and who possibly have it worse than Amit Patel. But that is no excuse for people to act the way they do toward others. Instead of turning a blind eye and ear, do something meaningful and bring some purpose to your life and someone else's.
Some people still need a reminder that kindness costs nothing.
After “You don’t look disabled,” see how a service dog user got challenged in a disability-seat showdown on a bus.
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