I was in a hotel once, and all the braille was *printed* on the signs. As in, with ink. Did not stick up whatsoever. I cracked up, and called my siblings over and asked them to tell me what was wrong with the sign. None of them could tell. I couldn't believe it. Printed braille??? Someone did not think that through.

I find it incredible how fast he can read braile, but I guess thats just normal for a blind person, like reading a book for us

There is this ironic statue in the city I live in. The artist wanted to be as provoking as possible, so he made the text on the statue in braille. What does the braille text say? "Please don't touch the statue"

Reading “DANGER DO NOT TOUCH” has to be the scariest thing to read in Braille

Haha, I could only imagine all the misspelled Braille signs there is to find.

I wonder if he's ever accidentally pressed any emergency buttons.

Tommy, your videos always make my day. Everytime you laugh, I smile. Your spirit is like sitting by the warm fireplace drinking hot chocolate. You're a gift to this universe!

Tense moment for me when there were two elevators. One going up and one going down. Sigh of relief when he picked the right one.

What about "Do not touch" or "Wet Paint"

Thorry about that thign

Woah I know it's his normal, but he reads that braille really fast😯

Maybe the last "thorage" sign was made by someone with a lisp. LMAO

I realize that it's probably just some sort of requirement, but it always makes me giggle when I notice the braille on the drive-up ATM.

When both elevators opened one was going up and one was going down. You picked the right one! Interesting situation.

He says “oh look” pretty often... for someone who can’t see I’m just messing I love this guy

Someone on reddit gave me the link to this video because I had trouble designing signs for disabled people. I just had so much trouble to empathize with the REAL problems there are for blind people. I got a lot of information out of this short clip and as a bonus Im now in a really good mood :-) I just love your energy and how you view the world. Thank you!

can your next video be about braille? I'm fascinated by how fast you read it by just gliding over it.

Hi Tommy! I'm the person who you met at vidcon who designs architectural spaces for accessibility. For us, the guideline is to always put accessibly elements like braille signs 2 feet away from the door if it opens towards you, so the person doesn't get hit with a door while trying to find the braille sign. Hope that help for the future! =)

"if I would've made a print sign you wouldn't be able to read to either" "this must be the thorage" 😂😂😂

i love the fact he doesnt seem bothered by his disability and with him being so happy and cheery it really makes me feel so much happier. its also amazing seeing things from a different perspective

I have always thought how stupid braille signs are. Most of the time they are randomly placed with nothing indicating that they are there. you could easily put bumps on the floor to make it obvious.

Thank you for sharing your world! I homeschool my six year old and we were reading a fictional story that mentioned a blind animal. I stopped to explain some of the ways a person without sight may navigate in the world and then decided that showing her a video would be best. I found your page and it’s giving us so much value. Thank you again.

Man, those videos are awesome. Not only are they very interessting, but tommy's positivity also always puts a smile on my face :)

They should put braille on the door handles. Not incorporating it into the manufacturing of the handle itself, but little stickies that can adhere to the door handle.

That one person who disliked this video was Tommy himself, but he was aiming to press like. Am I going to hell?

I have a question, since you use your hands to touch for everything, do you get more colds or sick more than sighted people?

what about a "do not touch" sign

I'm blind also and I clicked on this to see if you had any tricks for finding braille signs because I've never been able to find them easily and just gave up trying haha. You do about what I used to do, so I think I just suck at finding them XD love your videos, btw. I love seeing you educate sighted people on this stuff.

I wonder if they can fit RFID chips (or similar tech) into Braille signs like these such that a phone app will announce what they say if you just pass close enough. Extra points if the phone can detect direction and announce out of a left/right headphone speaker as appropriate. You could tell the app what range you want, which sign you're looking for, and then connect it to an antenna in your cane that maybe buzzes a little when its pointed toward the sign you're searching for.

"Let's have a look." lol I love you Tommy

the thorage comment made my day subscribed

Just an idea I had: What if they were to just install a device that blind people can carry in the building that will notify them when they pass certain rooms and/or landmarks. So envision you have this device in your pocket with headphones attached. You walk by a bathroom it says bathroom nearby. When you pass a room it says room 201a is nearby. It seems simple enough and could help blind people move easier through unfamiliar buildings.

Tommy, it's been a rough day for me. You've always cheered me up with your wonderful videos and great sense of humour. Could you respond by chance, you'd make my day. :D

I love how optimistic and understanding he is all the time. If I relied on Braille signs and they were misspelled my first thought would be "really guys you couldn't double check this?? C'mon" while his is significantly more understanding

Hey Tommy I have quite bad mental health problems and been feeling pretty low but your videos make me smile with just your attitude and enthusiasm. Wish there was more people like you in the world

Okay I'm actually blown away by him reading the Braille. I get how it works, but to read it so fast, and with only his hands! It's just amazing to watch. I'd love for him to make a video of him reading a book or something.

Thorage? That's where they keep all the Thors!

You are a hoot! "Let's take a look" i love it. :)

This is an awesome video! I am an Interior Designer and it is really nice to hear from a blind person how the placement of signs can affect them in day to day living. It is a really helpful perspective! I like all your videos because it helps me be able to design spaces for someone without sight. Thank you for starting this channel!

Love these videos I had always wondered about this and many of your topics. Especially the more difficult or randomly placed Braille signs that don't make sense where the are place away from the regular sign/normal/expected spot. Keep it up and thanks for informing us!

Is it quick and easy to read all the dots in braille?

0:08 Braille on the umpire's door? That's some quality banter.

It was great seeing you on KZfaqrs React!

I find this channel really interesting, it helps us understand what blind people have to go through during the day and how they adapt ! So thank you for making this channel, I've watched a bunch of your videos and.. I've a lot of respect for you. I wish you all the best.

"that must be the torage" ahaha. You crack me up.

I love these videos. If you ever read this - I'd love to know: Have you ever touched something that really scared or shocked you? Like I could imagine sticking my hand forward while blind and then suddenly a dog would surely startle me.

Tommy, I love your videos!!! I am actually a Braillist for a school district, and I found your videos when I first got the job. I was trying to get in as much information as possible. I have since gained a huge love for Braille, and would love to become a TVI someday. I love the knowledge and awareness you are bringing to people!!!

Tommy's cheerfulness is so infectious, whenever he smiles i smile. These videos are so insightful i love it.

0:08 further proof that all umpires are blind

Hey Tommy, I just discovered your channel and I've been watching your videos for hours now. Every single video made me smile and laugh! :) Love what you're doing! Greetings from Germany :)

I love how fun and light hearted he is-I just found this channel and it always makes me smile

Saw you on KZfaqrs react. Love your sense of humor. You're such a sweetheart! Subscribed! :D

I had a thorage once. The doctor had it removed just to be safe.

LOL! This guy is hilarious! He should do a blind standup routine, people would love it!

You always bring my spirits up when I'm frustrated or lose my patience. You seem to have such a pure soul

You are so awesome! I just found your channel and can't stop watching. Your joy is infectious!

1:25 At first I was like, well that was rude of her to see a blind man trying to find his way and not to help him out, but then I remembered there’s someone with a camera following him around. Lol

See, when the elevator doors opened, you chose the one that was going down - the other one was going up. I've never realized that most elevators don't have that speaker prompt that says "Going up" or "Going down", or even the speaker prompt saying what floor it's stopped on! And that sucks!

This video just answered a lot of questions I’ve had for a while when I’ve gone to hotels. Also, I love watching your videos. You have such a great attitude and sense of humor.

Saw one vid and subbed right away! love your content! keep up the great work! Very interesting and your personality is so infectious in the best way. You are always smiling. i love it!

have you ever talked to a deaf person, by using computers or something, and share relative experiences ?

I Love these videos and I love your great personality!

I've been binge watching all of his videos in the last couple of days and I love it. It's so interesting! I'm really sad he doesn't make videos anymore

Watching tommy laugh just lifts my spirit. I wish i could meet you. I am going through hard times in life. Listening to you brings me away from my misery for couple of minutes. Thank you sir.

haha the 'thorage', definitely interesting, just always assumed there would be correct translations.

Tommy is fucking HILARIOUS! I love him

Thanks for making this video! I have always wondered how visually impaired people find the Braille signs. My mom is a VI teacher and I remember her checking signs throughout my life and finding lots of errors. I'm glad you have a sense of humor about the whole thing.

Hey Tommy :) I just found you recently on youtube and you totally won me over with you personality ! I have been watching you video's for hours and I can't stop. I wish you all the best in life :D

Tommy, can you use a vending machine? They have braille on the buttons but the snacks inside aren't always in the same place when you come back. Also how do you know what snacks are where when the numbers are on the inside?

Hi! I have two questions. 1.) I am assuming you have a social security card and maybe a type of state ID. Is there any such thing as ID cards that are modified for individuals who are blind to be able to read them? 2.) Have you ever interacted with identical twins/understand the concept of "seeing" identical twins? I happen to know some twins who even sound exactly alike... mainly I'd just like to know of your experiences involving identical twins!

I wish I could have a long conversation with this guy, I feel like he has so much wisdom to give. It's amazing how positive he is

At my synagogue there is a braille entrance sign, which is placed directly above the doorway, conveniently located for people who are over twelve feet tall.

what if you used textured flooring that a cane could pick up to lead towards signage and main parts of large rooms? I'm genuinely asking because im not sure if that would be helpful at all but as an architecture student im thinking about accessibility stuff all the time

You noticed how lucky he was with the elevator? He had no way telling if the elevator was going down or up. He could see the signal light.

Great video and interesting. The last part with the misspelled sign was funny :D I love your humor.

Oh my goodness...great channel! I just stumbled upon this video and had to subscribe! Bit from this video I found hilarious...I was just about to comment that I always look at all the Braille signs everywhere I see them to see if there are any mistakes. (I'm a sighted person who learned Braille as a kid and have been all up in it ever since) I find them from time to time and usually take a pic for myself for later. Then you got to the sign with the misspelling on it! HA! But it is ridiculous how they place some of the signs. I mean really. I'm looking forward to checking out more of your videos.

Is it common to have braille on door signs and elevator buttons in america? I live in Finland and have been to a few other european countries and have never seen braille on anything.

I loved the braille on the sign for the umpire's room. It's like something out of a joke.

Hahah you seriously always make me laugh out loud! :) I love this channel.

I'm laughing so hard at thorage that I'm crying. I just found your channel. You're awesome! Keep the videos coming!

here's a button let's push it! then the alarm turns on.

Food service cart thorage

Sadly, there are no consistent ways to guide a VIP to a sign in most open public areas, such as a lobby, atrium, auditorium, arena, lunchroom, restaurant, etc. Technology such as Aira is a big help here, where a bit of visual cueing from an aide is helpful. We did a video about this at a busy Costco, with good results.

You smile so much, I love your humor! I'm one of those TVIs who checks braille that is posted in public places. I understand that runs in our blood to do that. I was getting treatments at MD Anderson Cancer Center and checking the braille everywhere from the parking garage elevators to the restrooms. They think of everything there except keeping us entertained. I mentioned my pasttime to my doctor's PA and she asked, "So how do we do?" They do very well except for one sign in the mayes Clinic, but it was not life threatening to have it changed--just nerve wracking to read. The sign has all caps in print so the 'braillist' transcribed it by putting double caps before each. and. every. word. instead of the all caps passage at the start and an all caps terminator sign at the end. A blind person could still read it but good thing it wasn't a life-or-death read.

I love this guy. he has such a good additude about his disability

Humor and good vibes goals

Justin discovered you on elders react. your channel is awesome. your video on colour really got me thinking about the subject. you have a new subscriber.

Hi Tommy! Just started watching your videos and you seem like a really good guy and I really like your content! Your laugh makes me happy when days are grey, and I hope you have lots of people that surround you with the amount of joy that your videos bring to me. Keep it up!

Does he has kids? He seems like he would be such a funny and kind dad haha :)

I feel so ashamed of being a sighted person and getting lost all the time. I just can't find my way around and I can see.

I guess you could say I've led an insulated life because I've never been involved with a hearing or vision impaired person but Tommy is such a terrific ambassador between the sighted and unsighted world. I literally out loud at the jokes;seeing how Tommy cracks up at his own jokes is endearing and makes me laugh even more. I've just found your channel and I've been binge watching most of the day. Tommy, you have a Allstar personality and would love to hang out with you and just talk. In these times, finding genuine people with such sunny dispositions is a rarity but you,sir, are the best! I look forward to many more videos and laughs!

it's real easy to forget about the bad stuff when you have people like tommy in the world. you're the man just found your page today. instantly subscribed, you seem like you have great people.in your life and m happy for you. love you man keep up the fantastic stuff you do

Is there any particular reason to use braille rather than raised print?

When you read words, do you visualize them in Braille or in English letters?

someone i'm close to just went blind wednesday from an eye cancer and i felt so hopeless for her future but your videos really give me perspective that it's not as disabling or tragic as it seems. thank you

If it wasn't for your Chris chann colab I never would have your incredible channel. Keep up the good work. You make me smile.

I've always wanted to learn how to read Braille so I can read in the car without getting nauseous.

does your local grocery have braille on the product shelves? seems impossible to shop blind

As someone who is working to become certified as an Orientation and Mobility specialist this video helped me with Braille signs regarding building accessibility.