Blind Couple Prove Life is for Living
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2019
- Blind since birth, Martine has now established herself as a change agent and global leader in the blind and disability communities.
In this inspiring and curious story that proves anything is possible, we follow Martine and her husband Gary - a New Zealand blind cricket rep - as they navigate their darkened world.
In 2018, Martine Abel-Williamson won Attitude’s Supreme Award.
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As a mama raising a daughter who has been blind since birth, it is always encouraging to hear stories of adults living successful, independent lives. Maybe we will move to NZ.
You are an inspiration too.
M M VI adult here :)
I reckon a blind therapist would be really helpful for autistic adults,definitely something for ppl that can't relax around eye contact
Wow, this is so smart!
Interesting thought. I have my bachelor's of science in psychology, hoping to get into grad school once life is more stable, and I've talked quite a bit with professors on the advantages and disadvantages of my sight. On one hand, I can't see facial expressions, or really make good eye contact since I can't really see eyes. On the other hand, my lack of visual analysis might perhaps be more of a comfort than a bother depending on the person. Also, my hearing is very important to me, so auditory cues are definitely things I can pick up on. I'm still very early in my education, though, so I'll see how it pans out as I go 😄
Great point! I know I'm a year late on your comment, but also for anyone paranoid or depressed. Being able to feel not judged on superficial appearance would make lots more comfortable.
The second she said she was a therapist, the first thing i thought was 'oh gosh, i wish she was my therapist.' I really struggle with people looking at me, always fearing a judgemental look. I'd be able to talk to this lady (who seems super capable!) in a much more freely manner than i would to someone with good eyesight.
I think loads of people would like talking to a blind therapist, It might seem weird at first for some people i guess who havent ever met a blind person before, But Iv never met a blind person and I would not find it weird at all lol
The mom broke my heart when she said "don't forget me" 😞
Scared me for a minute ,I thought you didn't realize that milk is bad! I was looking at it like NOOO! It was nice to see this and learn a few things such as the color detector , have a blessed future!
Me too!
Me too! I screamed at my laptop! LOL
At first I was thinking "Wow, you can buy 2 litre bottles of cream in NZ", until I realised that was supposed to be milk :)
Yeah I was like noooo
Tara Menjares it scared me too lol
Let me start writing that they are having a better life than mine. Cooking, friends, sports. I loved her jewelry, how she enjoys to mach. He is a such a great partner. God bless them .
Martine and Gary, thank you for sharing your perfect family with all of us!
Thank God this lady didn't listen to the doubters and used their ignorance to empower herself and teach others. Her positivity is contagious and I hope this is spread far and wide...
Omg, I love her mother!! What a wonderfully sweet woman. Aw. Melts my heart. People dont appreciate the elderly enough.
A husband and wife team 💙💙💙 great job on your award 👏👏💋💋
Omg they’re such a beautiful couple. Wish I were friends with them , loving their humour.
I admire them both so much, what amazing impeccable people
A million 'likes' for this video about a lovely couple. I wish I lived next door; they would be amazing friends because they are warm and funny and witty and love life xxx
Best country for people with disabilities... By watching all the programs. I must say New Zealand is the best.
A blind psychologist, that just means she has an extra skill, not judging by vision. Also it might make others with vision issues , disabilities or social differences feel more comfortable.also as a client you know they really are not just committed but passionate about their job, otherwise they wouldn’t have shrugged off other people’s disapproval.
Power couple extraordinaire, thanks for allowing us this inspiring glimpse into your lives.
When he started pouring the milk 😂 oh bless their hearts, absolutely lovely & dedicated people
Having had the very real pleasure of working with Martine beit all the way from China, I can only applaud this heartfelt window into this truly amazing person's life.
Beautiful people. Good to see this positive relationship. Great work you do!!❤
My best friend's younger sister is blind. She is a lawyer now working for a University in Waterloo, Ontario Canada and her husband is also blind and he is a Music Therapist (plays the piano). He works with elderly patients with Alzheimer's. They both are also fantastic singers and have done concerts. They have a 3 year old girl (so adorable) and she can see. She is pregnant with her second child and is due, I think in January or February 2021.
Anything is always possible and just because you have a disability doesn't mean you are exempt from having a family or having a career and making a difference.
She is blind and she studied criminology and psychology I can do it too..
Wow they both so amazing. Love the sweet realtionship between the mom and daughter. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤗
11:09 "were going to have a great time" whilst he grates cheese, good timing Attitude 😂
How amazing is this love story. Their fur babies are absolutely beautiful ❤️
Omg, such Lovely Souls and they are hilarious!! What an inspiration to us all! The dogs are Beautiful, just like their love for one another! God Bless You All🙏🙏🙏🙏💜💜💜💜💜💜😘
So good to see blind people being represented as well-ajusted, indipendent, happy and productive people.
To be completely honest, I know plenty of people that don't work, and it's simply because they iether can't be bothered, or aren't motivated at all. As a blind person, I'm so glad that I live in a world where people like us and other disabilities are activly accepted by all comunities, I am also incredibly graitfull for the technealogical advances throughout the last 25 years.
What a wonderful and inspiring story... People like you make the world better for every one. Thank you
Great love and life story!
I actually dated this guy who both his parents were blind and they had 4 kids!! The mom cooked n did all the mothering duties n the dad even worked!
Beautiful couple so happy they found each other 😊
How do they do things around their own home while being blind it amazes me
Amazing couple so brave and managing to keep a beautiful home well organised clean tidy and enjoying their lives
Those dogs are so well behaved, and beautiful
Martines on her best behavior in the kitchen for the camera lolzzz love it 😍😂😍😂 and her mama, just beautiful ❤❤❤
They are so positive 🙏🏽
This channel is so awesome thank you for posting I miss NZ my home so much .... kiwi in oz
Such great sense of humor from you both!❤️😍😂
Absolutely wonderful!
Gary is so awesome.
How inspirational! Y’all made me feel very lazy! Thank you for showing me how much more I
Can be doing
Thank you for sharing your life moments. inspirational. god bless both of you. hugs.
I like how he said catch u later instead of see you later 4:00 ( don’t take it the wrong way)
What a wonderful woman. Intelligent, articulate, driven and beautiful advocate. Ps, I would happily have her as my therapist.
They do very well for being blind
Thank you so much, lovely to see 🥰🙂
What an inspiring lady. Godbless them both and their doggies.
Fills me with inspiration & hope
I'm South African, so my accent is similar to hers. Everytime she said 'OK Google' my phone stopped playing the video and the Google assistant came on 😅
I'm happy that they are living life to the fullest. It's our greatest tragedy that we haven't made the world more accessible both physically and as in the mindset of society.
Much respect and Arohanui to you both. Now my lil guy has started school at BLENNZ. I would love to remember my own personal life goals and retrain/work again. So this is such an inspiring message!!! Many Blessings to you both 🌟💫
What an amazing & powerful couple they are. They compliment each other so well. They're definitely couple goals. I love how they live life fully, regardless of any obstacles in the way. They don't seems to complain either. I wish this episode was longer or had a pt.2 to follow up. I pray you guys have a long happy life🧡
P.S. I thought that color detector was the coolest gadget.
Such an inspirational video .Great people *
God Bless you and your Husband
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Amazing attitude! ❤️
What an amazing couple.x
You’re mom was so protective of you.😊
What a lovely couple ! There dog s are wonderful awesome !
What a beautiful couple!! I learned new things!! It never occurred to me about them needing an at home
Braille machine or that one even existed! Makes perfect sense, though, now that they mentioned it. And I certainly never knew a color machine even existed!! Absolutely brilliant!!!
Lovely couple. Congratulations good on u
Aww I love those dogs so much
story intersting! very well
Obviously life is for living; that's why it's called, "life." Cheers!
Inspiring as always... ❤
Your amazing couple
This humans r the strongest 👌🏽❤️🙏🏽
What a great couple and oh my, very funny couple as well!
Wow👌🏽. Kind mom😊
That kūri puts my travel life to shame! So cool 😊😊😊
Love you Martine, youre friggen hilarious 😂
The dogs r jst so healthy n always excited whn visitors come. Sweet😅😊👌🏽😘
I love how they pronounce her first last name like 'able'. She's disabled but still proves that she's able to do whatever she wants, so it kinda fits :)
I never thought about the fact, that Alexa would be very helpful for the blind.
I was thinking about how they could set up the whole house with that and it could make a world of difference. Magic of technology.
I jus think that its amazing how they get around so good being blind I think I would go crazy to never being able to see I jus think that is a blessing 😇😇🙌🏾🤞🏾
My google heard her ask her google what the weather was like in New Zealand so my google started giving the weather as well 😂😂
Hallo Martine and Gary, what a nice video. It would be nice if you make weekly vlogs like these. I would subcribe and follow you 2. Its entertaining, educating, en maybe you learn nice people. Its a way to connect with people. And like i said i would follow your stories . Love sabrina
Do they make brail label makers or is there a program where you can print brail pages like from a brail printer? Seems like that tech would be so helpful for organization & putting instructions on things like washer machines. I'm fully sighted & I have like 6 different sticky notes programs for different categories...can't live without em.
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You can do anything, no matter what
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I like how she even takes effort to dress well, self love 😊
My favorite parts are seeing the one dog drool.
Thumbs up! :)
Inspirational story thank you for sharing
What kind of writing device did she used and how does it work?
Like, even though your eyesight is hosed, you're totally awesome. Way to go, babes!
I got sooo worried at first! Like that camera man better not let them drink that old ass milk!!
Rose Gold i wasnˋt afraid of that, because i think that the sense of hearing and the sense of smelling might be very aware of any changings
xxconnie73xx true they could smell it for sure
Who was the duo in the tuxedos?
Maybe she could print out tags for her bags and clothes which describe it to her- colour, shades, multicolored or not etc in Braille and attach them so that she'd have help. I saw someone else do it and thought it was quite a nifty idea.
At her age I am sure she has her system that works for her. I believe she has those items for occassional use but carries on quite well without them.
@@ClearwaterKB oh yeah of course. She seems super sorted. Was just a suggestion, no shade meant. 😅🤷
What was the singing at the end? Can somebody explain?
I think it's traditional Maori singing. Not 100% sure though.
Used to have MILLIONS of views. What the hell happened to it?!?!?!
Is blind cricket like beep baseball in the US?
Thank God he realized that the milk was spoiled
Awesome Kiwis! Bummer that their vision is basically shot to Hell. All the best. Incidentally, very cute dogs. Cheers!
I would love for you guys to come on my show on blending the blind and sighted. I dated a totally blind guy and I'm totally sighted come check us out and be part of the show I'm booking for Sunday 22 of November or later at 730pm pacific, 1030pm eastern
Man, those guide handles look so uncomfortable, wish they had more padded handles for the persons comfort.
Did she put metal in the microwave?
7:26 Am I the only American who had a mini heart attack when she got in on OUR drivers side of the car. Lol at this point America is doing everything wrong 😅
OMG yessssssss! LMAO - I was like, GURL I BELIEVE IN YOU AND ALL BUT WHAT ARE YOU DOING -- then I remembered it was NZ and they have the steering wheel on the opposite side of the car.
Can they just fix it with surgery?
Maybe you should feed the dogs more often. They were eatting as though they were starving.