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Some people that are legally blind still have a bit of useable vision left but need glasses. Edward Bloor was able to explain one of the symptoms of being legally blind. Mr. Fisher explained to Paul, “Now move to the eleven o’clock position... Paul can you see Erik?’... ‘No. I can’t see him’ ” (Bloor 167). After this event occurring, Paul’s parents brought him to the eye doctor where they found out he was legally blind. Paul was given glasses to be able to see and it has worked for him. A symptom of having legal blindness is having a blurry vision. Bloor pointed and made it aware that Paul had a blurred vision. Most people with disabilities have access to help in schools or work areas. Schools mostly have programs where they can help children with them. Bloor was able to show that even for the visually impaired, there can be help. Mrs. Gates explained to Mrs. Fisher and Paul, “ Being vision impaired, Paul is entitled to take part in our IEP program” (Bloor 27). Bloor was able to show the type of programs that can be available for the visually impaired in schools. Some authors may either skip or not include programs that are available for people with disabilities because they focus on how the character feels about the disability. To conclude, Edward Bloor was able to show readers an understanding of the disability with the perspective of someone being visually