Blind. Single Father. Business Owner.

Blind. Raising an autistic son alone. Building a business from nothing.Thumbnail Description: This thumbnail is a two-panel image. On the left, a solid cyan panel displays bold black text reading "Blind." "Single Father." "Business Owner."stacked on three lines. On the right, Reynold Chen, an Asian man with short dark hair, is photographed indoors against a white wall, wearing a gray collared shirt and appearing to speak. A black-and-white framed photo hangs on the wall behind him.In this episode of Thriving with Vision Loss, Michelle sits down with Reynold Chen, a Blind Enterprise Program entrepreneur who operates vending services in government buildings andco-hosts the Angry Asian Uncles YouTube channel and podcast with Victor Lee.Reynold shares his lived experience navigating vision loss while rebuilding his life after diagnosis. He reflects on mental health challenges, the role of culture and environment, andhow time spent in Taiwan - with greater access to transportation and mobility - helped him regain confidence and direction. He also talks about returning to the U.S., finding work, and raising his autistic son as a single parent.This is a real, grounded conversation - sometimes heavy, sometimes hopeful - about rebuilding identity, independence, and purpose after vision loss.In this episode, you will learn:•     How Reynold navigated mental health challenges after vision loss•     Why access to transportation and mobility matters more than most people realize•     How culture shaped his experience - both positively and painfully•     What the Blind Enterprise Program offers and how it supports independence•     What it means to rebuild work, identity, and familylife after vision lossThriving with Vision Loss is an eleVIVO original series sharing stories, practical tools, and lived wisdom frompeople building meaningful lives with blindness or low vision. eleVIVO supports individuals and families navigating vision loss, and is designed to scale in partnership with agencies and nonprofit organizations that serve them.If you or someone you care about is navigating vision loss, eleVIVO offers individual subscription options, with pricing details on our website. You will find the link below.https://elevivo.comAngry Asian Uncles YouTubeChannel:https://www.youtube.com/@angryasianUnclesAngry Asian Uncles Podcast(available on major podcast platforms)If this conversation inspires you and you would like to share your story, email [email protected] thanks to Scott Joffre(The Blind Striker) for accessibility insights that helped shape this episode.The Blind Striker YouTubeChannel:https://www.youtube.com/@theblindstrikerEnding music:"Circles" by Classless ActUsed with permission.Deep thanks to our friends in Classless Act for generously sharing their music and supporting Thriving with Vision Loss and the blindness community. The closing lyrics reflect the heart of this series - choosing your own path, making it happen, and finding your way to happiness.Learn more about Classless Act:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/classlessactLive fan performances (shared with permission):YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@classlessactarmyThis conversation reflects personal experience and is not intended as medical or legal advice.