Architect goes blind, says he's gotten better at his job
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- Опубліковано 22 чер 2022
- A social worker tried to tell him about "career alternatives" after he lost his sight, but Chris Downey wasn't about to stop being an architect. Lesley Stahl reports.
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His story is the epitome of, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade”!
What an inspiration!
....It's mutually agreed...This story of the Architect who became blind has become inspiration for my own mind to build a Light House that I pray will one day become a House of Light for all Nations.
I agree. As a social worker and someone who has had his own struggles, this is a reminder that there's always a solution, that problems are not a dead-end, a cul-de-sac, there's always a way out.
I learned two things from this .. 1- be thankful for what you have instead of dwelling over what you’ve lost .. 2- believe in yourself ..
Thank you 60 Minutes for this channel…. Us Europeans are very happy to be able to see some quality news coverage coming from the US.
And this guy is a hero of optimism to me!
my late husband was totally blind and people would always ask if really was blind because he moved so freely in any space utilising audible cues.he always could immediately identify another person simply gy the sound of their walk or the tapping style of their cane if they used a cane.
this film only proves that no matter the cicumstances or disability,the sky is the limit.
thank you to 60 minutes for sharing this
WOW not giving up so encouraging
As an aspiring architect, I find this story is absolutely INCREDIBLE! So inspiring and impressive
💯 %! Just WOW.
Amazing what a positive force can overcome. One key was ensuring his son had a dad of his own. If only today’s society had the same vision.
Absolutely AMAZING! I LOVE his attitude about his new "gift"!
You’re an astonishing man, hats off to you, a true inspiration!
Incredible man and very memorable interview.
He's so smart and super energetic! He's a Great man!
Now, this is what I call an absolutely resounding success story!! It shows a uniquely determined & resourceful man that tapped into his true potential by using his all senses & intellect to not only improve his life (functionally & aesthetically), but the countless lives of so many other people, both sighted & unsighted! Our brains need to be used so much more than we can even imagine! This man is doing that very successfully!!!
Oh my God, this gives me hope for my dad who recently was declared legally blind
Bravo. Africa loves you Chris♥️
This was so touching. Thanks 60 Minutes for this inspiring and moving story.
I’m absolutely astounded! I feel compelled and ashamed of myself because I have complained over psoriatic arthritis, multiple meds and that is NOTHING. I’m proud to have the honor of hearing your story, wow your kid has to be so proud. Thank you again😀💕
He is a real “Hero” who turned his serous disability in to mastery, strength and contribution… Fully respect him, his family and all who supported him… Regards 🇶🇦
The definition of a living legend.
He is an extremely important inspiration for all those people that suffered by blindness and the people that support him are extraordinary. It is very important to receive the right support and trust from the people that surround you,
Beautiful piece of journalism. Very inspiring.
What a remarkable, inspiring man! When horror struck, he persevered and reimagined a different existence. I do not know him; however, I feel very proud of him.
True strength of a man. Wonderful story.
that child is lucky for having a dad like this man
Absolutely amazing and has given me the motivation that I needed. Thank you 60 minutes for this story
....It's mutually agreed. This awe inspiring story of the life of this Wonderful Architect was so epic in the fact that it revealed how he so gracefully turned his personal tragedy into triumph as well as showing the quality & strength of his character and the unveiling of
his determination even in blindness to fulfill his dreams. His story was extraordinary!...He has now become an inspiration for me as well. I am now more determined than ever to design & build my own
"Light House" that I pray will one day become a
"House of Light" for all the Nations!...Shalom.🦁🦁🦁
I love this. Thank you for sharing your story Chris!
Hope Lesley Stahl reports for more years, love how she is happy and relaxed when doing the interviews. She looks genuinely happy to talk to other people and know their stories.
what a man in the fullest sense
My son still has a father is such a powerful line
I think when he brought up his own dad and the generational cycle it was incredible to see his mindset and joy in just getting more time with his son.
You’re an inspiration, Chris! What an amazing story. Your son must be so proud of you. Look forward to walking in one of your designs someday!
What an inspiring story
His perspective of life is so refreshing that he becomes an inspiration. He perspective is a perfect example of where a strength that is often considered to be a weakness.
I’m definitely keeping this video for future reference.
I thank God for this man’s life.
Very inspirational, as an architect I always wondered how to design for a blind person, space and acoustics go hand in hand
Thank you to Chris for sharing his story, I believe he is closer to architecture than ever before
He is a beacon!!!
This mans positivity and perseverance is incredible!!
Yes, it is!!!
Incredible!
Absolutely love this
God Bless You Bro
How about for once you keep your pretend *Sky Daddy* out of it-OK.
@@jimscanoe Sky Daddy? God? Not sure what you mean but if you mean “God” is “Sky Daddy” then you would be an over-sensitive atheist wasting your breath and time; Life is too Short for that.
Only 3.39 minutes into the video and I LOVE this man!! The ATTITUDE!!! Just incredible!! 'I'm like a kid again!' So much positivity!!
This made not only my night but my entire life
What a great smart man …. Sending love and prayers ❤🙏🏻🔥 life changing for many!
Thank you for sharing...
Terrific story and fun to see his feeling the plans with his fingers and hearing the architecture with heightened awareness of surfaces, echoes and space!
The human body is an incredible machine. What an amazing story.
This is great keep on keeping on buddy!
He is awesome !!!
Fantastic piece.
I am mesmerized by this amazing human being! Love you sir! What an inspiration!
A BEAUTIFUL and Inspiring story. There is light in darkness; this man is the living testament!
what a story he is true inspiration.
Wow. This is amazing.
Thanks for this, Chris is an inspiration.
What a graceful courageous brave loving man. Very inspiring.
one of the craziest and joyful videos i have ever seen!
Wow what an amazing man. Great story. Living his best life. He’s not after pity, he’s no victim. He’s a winner!
I'm so glad that I came across this inspirational story. Sadly, a high school classmate of mine committed suicide about 13 years ago. When we were young, he had been informed that he had a congenital defect and would probably lose his vision later in life. He was athletic, stubborn, handsome and insanely driven to excel.
After high school, and as the years progressed, he excelled in college, went to medical school, got married and was the father of three children. He became a highly successful and accomplished orthopedic surgeon (specialty in sports medicine). He was well known and beloved by his patients & colleagues. Unfortunately, his vision started to deteriorate and there was no viable solution. He lost hope and tragically ended his life at age 46.
I think of him from time to time and hope that his family is able to carry on, and that he is at peace.
This is amazing
This is amazing 👏
We all need to be attentive, caring, and supportive of all ppl.
This guy is pretty awesome!
I think it is wonderful all that he has accomplished all he has but for every one disabled person who is successful there are thousands of us who aren't so lucky.
The key to this guys success is/was his family. A family you love and that loves you and a permanent home are obviously huge motivators. Otherwise, I do not think the outcome would be the same. Nope. People overlook and underestimate the power and the need for emotional support in us human beings. It's the reason I am not doing well myself. ; ( This guy is amazing. God bless him and his family.
1:39 “insurmountable” is a very specific guess to be so confident in suggesting.
Incredible resiliency, so inspiring!
Saving this piece.
Oh, and by the way, did anyone noticed the Architectural Firm Logo in orange at the top of the blue prints ?
They've done most retro ballparks of recently.
I hope the A's and the Rays pick up on this and make sure the dude is on the job.
Absolutely remarkable. Wow.
Awesome story!
wow, you are an awesome person!
Amazing story
Wow! Very impressive!
Remarkable!
beautiful!
I know what it’s like to be blind. It definitely isn’t easy trying to be as independent as one can be, but it’s doable. He should be proud of himself. I enjoy my life as an independent blind woman.
THIS WAS AMAZING.I totally know where he is coming f fr suffering from a menigioma. Thhs is motivation to get out and do what any dighted person can do.
I've not gone blind, but I've lost ability to work and do most things from health problems. I know what he means about the joy of still being here and the excitement of learning new things.
He is amazing. 💯
Truly an inspiring story
This is so inspiring, I'm evening crying 😭😭😭. It's beautiful, God turned it around for his good and he did good with his new opportunities. ❤️❤️
VERY MOVING!!!.
Wow!
WOOOOW !!!!!! GOD GAVE YOU A VERY SPECIAL GIFT!!!!
Amen! Yes!
I’m a project manager I’ve done a lot of different type project while in San Antonio the ada inspector was a elderly lady in a wheel chair one area of the hotel had a wheel chair ramp to the pool area I took very special care ensuring it met requirements as we had zero room for error due to the rise and run effecting the hallway it ran into during the commissioning of the hotel the lady rolled her chair over the ramp looks at me and says it’s wrong by about a half inch over a 12 ft span I said absolutely no way went and got a level and sure enough she was right turns out my tile guy didn’t like how it layer out so he used Mortar to change the slope I was absolutely furious he fixed it though
I'm impressed and motivated thanks my man we have to appreciate our blessings more
Absolutely beautiful story.
As a "Baby Boomer" I can't tell you how encouraging this segment is. It makes aging less frightening knowing there are professionals out there making public spaces more accessible to everyone! God Bless this man (and his beautiful family for being his motivation for moving forward.)
I’m a blind DJ. I was going to school for architecture then stopped years ago. I tried to go back had a setback. Now that I’ve started going blind last 5 years I’ve been looking for schools to go back. I call going blind my gift.
A very inspiring story. Btw, three guesses as to whom Chris's hero architect is 😁
Amazing, most would give up.!!!
Amazing. You are what you tell your mind.
No one has the heart to tell him otherwise
Wow. What an inspiration.
Chris came to my university. A question that still needs to be answered is how can a visually impaired person start in the design field. Ultimately Chris was fortunate in a way he had made it far enough in his career where his main focus was on the design and creative process. How would someone start out thought when tasked to draw up plans details and sections in an efficient manner. I think it is a fascinating conversation and something we in the creative field should push to solve.
Because God has no limits
@@bunnypoop4508 your comment addresses nothing lol
Wow, this is incredible! No better example of turning adversity into empowerment.
WOW
Amazing and inspiring.
I love this story!
Makes me wonder....
Can blind people trip on hallucinogens?
Obviously not 🤦♂️
What if you're going blind and can't hear well?
This is a great inspiration, but it sort of looks like a frightening building for a person with epilepsy., like myself.
💘
Yeah!!!!!!!