Dadvengers #12 - Dr Amit Patel (@blinddad_uk)

Dadvengers Podcast Episode 12 - Dr Amit Patel (@Blinddad_uk) Disability rights activist, doctor and author Dr Amit talks openly about losing his sight, adapting to life with a disability and becoming a father.  He also talks about the discrimination he’s faced, life with his guide dog - and funny parenting moments! Amit is a regular on the live Dadvengers Dad Chats and it was lovely to hear his story. A real advocate for diversity and inclusion. Time Codes 2:37 - Dr Amit on his children, the differences in his son and daughter and the impact of the pandemic. 3:07 - Dr Amit explains how he lost his sight almost overnight, just one year into his marriage. 06:53 - "I had to rely on others, and that was the hard part for me" - the emotional impact of losing his sight. 11:30 - How Dr Amit's wife helped him to pick up the pieces and move forward "When you're ready to move forward I am here for you" 14:54 - "That is the type of parent I want to be" Dr Amit's relationship with his father, growing up and now. 16:09 - Dr Amit on finding out he was going to be a parent and how invovled he wanted to be. 19:33 - "To the left Amit, to the left!" the funny side of being a blind and dad coping with accidents in the bath!  22:42 - "When her harness goes on, she is in work mode" - life with Kika the guide dog. 25:28 - "Anoushka's safe space is Kika's bed" - Dr Amit's children's relationship with Kika. 26:47 - Dr Amit talks about growing up in the UK with his parents after they emigrated from Mumbai. 29:10 - “I didn't realise blind people could have kids... I gave him the full birds and the bees" – the misconceptions and discrimination Dr Amit has experienced as a blind man. 35:32 - Dr Amit's work with the Vision Foundation - working on employment for vision impaired people. 38:03 - "it was hard to think about the bad times" - Dr Amit on writing his book. 39:26 - Parenting Superpower Don't forget to subscribe to be first to hear new episodes. And if you want more of our parenting content make sure you're following us on Instagram & Facebook too! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.