Who is the blind one?

This is the question that many of my sighted friends continue to ask me and they do this after witnessing something like this.

We are in a store or supermarket or just walking along and someone is walking towards us. They are sighted and it is clear to my sighted companions that they see me walking with my cane. Yet, what do they do? They walk right into me! No, I'm not exaggerating! They walk right into me as if I did not exist and keep on going. Or here is another picture for your consideration.

I am standing out of the way against a wall chatting with others. Someone is coming along towards me and instead of going around me they walk right into me. So again I ask: Who is the blind one? Is it really me or the one who sees me but feels that it is appropriate to walk right into me?

I am confused and maybe someone could help me to understand what is it that I am not doing correctly.

I’m Donna J. Jodhan, your friendly accessibility advocate, wishing you a terrific day and asking that you go out there and share my words with others. You can visit www.acb.org to learn more.