Susan Robinson: How I fail at being disabled
سوزان روبنسون: كيف فشلت في أن أكون معاقة؟
Susan Robinson is a business leader, inspirational speaker, blogger, entrepreneur and TED Resident. And she is legally blind. Full bio
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that an Asian man was not my mom
الرجل الآسيوي لم يكن أمي
isn't one of my strengths
that has no correction or cure.
والتي لا يوجد لها تصحيح أو علاج.
because it's more optimistic.
"ضعيفة النظر" لأنه أكثر تفاؤلًا.
when it's used to describe people.
that I'm going to have to do for him?
وبإمكاني أنا أن أقوم به؟
at this business needs.
in your career and your life.
في مسيرتك المهنية وحياتك.
and be visually impaired?"
the rampant failure
to just give it a rest already,
عن التكلم عن الإعاقة الفعلية،
fancy-pantsy titles
from recognizing my mom
an exhausting volume of cues,
على حجم هائل من الدلائل،
for any situation that I'm in,
المتعددة لأي موقف أتعرض له.
that makes the most sense,
walk around with kale in their teeth.
ببقايا من اللفت في أسنانهم.
as equally confident in your superpowers
is too small for me to see"
بالنسبة لي كي أراه"
walk into the men's room --
largest sporting arenas --
and let them think you're drunk.
وتدعيهم يظنون أنك ثملة.
is disabled in some way,
معاق بطريقة ما.
and you can't smell
that you splashed in your coffee was sour
في قهوتك كان حامضًا
walked up to me frantic.
the bakery she was looking for.
I thought she should go,
أن عليها الذهاب إليها،
on this side of the street
في هذا الجانب من الشارع
would have done the trick,
the disability in others.
very important note --
وهي ملحوظة مهمة جدًا،
for people you know well,
للناس الذين تعرفهم جيدًا.
typically don't appreciate
went to see the Rockettes,
ووالدايّ لمشاهدة (الروكتس)،
aren't kicking in a straight line."
اليسار لا تركلان في خط مستقيم."
a straight line looks like.
during our back and forth
that proved I was right.
to meet its demise.
who successfully transfers knowledge
to Darjeeling, India
في (نيبال) إلى (دارجلينغ) في (الهند)
of a bicycle built for two.
the blurry photos to show for it.
على صور ضبابية لأفتخر بها.
I forgot to introduce you to my mom.
of people looking for her.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Susan Robinson - Business executive, entrepreneurSusan Robinson is a business leader, inspirational speaker, blogger, entrepreneur and TED Resident. And she is legally blind.
Why you should listen
In 1992 Susan Robinson was diagnosed with a genetic visual impairment (Stargardt's disease). Unable to pursue her dream of becoming an orthopedic surgeon, she chose an alternate career path in organizational leadership.
Robinson has a successful professional background including leadership roles in the non-profit, corporate pharma and government sectors. She drives organizational turnarounds and new program/function start-ups with a focus on long-term, sustainable growth. She builds strong stakeholder relationships and is a transparent and direct communicator.
Robinson is a high-energy public speaker who masterfully blends her professional and personal experiences to shift thinking, elevate potential and inspire action. She deftly folds together serious issues and great humor, allowing audiences to access difficult topics with openness, confidence and objectivity.
Robinson is also an accomplished Argentine tango dancer, cyclist and yogi.
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