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Addressing the elephant in the room... yes, I am blind. Just look at the scars on my eyes. I have Peters anomaly, which causes scarring of the corneas. Due to a lack of viable technology, surgeons in Canada will not attempt a corneal transplant because there isn’t enough technology to ensure that the inside of my eyeballs is fully developed. So, I continue to live as someone who is blind and visually impaired.

Blind Guy Comedy was created in 2020, and it became something much bigger than I ever imagined. From the beginning of my career in 2017 until 2020, I was simply known as stand-up comedian J.R. Bjornson. Then, during a few Comedy Zone Zoom shows throughout 2020, I typed “Blind Guy Comedy” into the little name tag at the bottom of my Zoom window, just for the heck of it.

From there, it kind of skyrocketed. I started telling people, “Just search for Blind Guy Comedy,” and it just kept growing from there.

So, what is Blind Guy Comedy?

It’s a more positive version of myself that I bring to the stage. I educate people about the frustrations and annoyances of being blind, but also the positive side of living with blindness, all through educational, observational stand-up comedy.

For example, one of my jokes is:

“I quit going to the gym because I wasn’t seeing the results.”

It sounds like a dumb joke, but it’s funny because it’s rooted in real life.

The truth is, I really did quit going to the gym. Not because I wasn’t seeing results, but because modern gym equipment isn’t very accessible—especially now that so much of it relies on touchscreens.

Which brings me to another joke:

“I don’t like using self-checkouts because I can never check myself out.”

It’s a double joke.

First, these eyes don’t really work. They try, but touchscreens aren’t exactly designed with blind people in mind. So, literally, I can’t check myself out.

But it also works as, “Do I look good today? I have no idea!”

And, on a more serious note, self-checkouts still aren’t very accessible for many people with vision loss.

All of my humour comes from a place of saying, “Here’s why being blind can be frustrating... but here’s why it can also be funny.” If people leave my show laughing while also learning something new about blindness, then I’ve done my job.

Every joke I tell comes from lived experience, observation, love, respect, understanding, and humility.

Another fun fact about me: I’m half Indigenous.

What’s up?

My mom is Indigenous, and my dad is white. Sometimes I joke that my dad probably walked up and said, “Hey... I kind of took your land, but... can I marry you anyway?”

I don’t think that’s exactly how my mom tells the story.

Sometimes on stage—especially during an 18+ show—I point to one side of my body and say:

“This side had the land... and this side took it.”

I’m Indigenous, and I’m incredibly proud of that part of who I am. I have my Status card, and I love weaving Indigenous humour into my act whenever it fits naturally.

For example, Father’s Day was always a little confusing for me because I didn’t meet my biological father until I was 19 years old.

I’ll sometimes follow that up with another joke:

“I wonder if Father’s Day is just as confusing on the reserve?”

Then I’ll quote my friend Hilda Lambert, who always says:

“Always date three rivers down.”

Again, it’s all observational. My comedy always comes from a place of love, respect, humility, and having fun with life’s experiences.

Blind Guy Comedy has continued to grow every single year, and I’m incredibly grateful for everyone who has supported this journey.

This is who I am.

If you’d like to follow this blind guy’s journey, be sure to subscribe here on the Blind Guy Comedy website.

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I’m happy to announce that on Saturday, September 19, 2026, I’ll be kicking off the evening as the opening act for internationally acclaimed Indigenous comedy hypnotist Scott Ward at the Red Deer Memorial Centre!

If you’ve never seen Scott perform before, you’re in for a treat. He’s been entertaining audiences for more than 20 years, performing everywhere from Las Vegas to communities across North America. His comedy hypnosis show has been featured on CBC, CTV, APTN, and more, and now he’s bringing that experience to Red Deer Alberta.

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As for me, I’ll be doing what I love most, making people laugh.

If you’ve followed Blind Guy Comedy for a while, you already know my style. I take everyday frustrations of living with blindness and somehow turn them into stories that make people laugh instead of feel sorry for me. My goal has always been simply leave people happier than when they walked into the room.

This show feels a little different for me.

Normally, I’m sharing the stage with other comedians. This time, I’m the only comedian on the bill, opening for one of Canada’s most respected comedy hypnotists. It’s a full-circle moment and one I’m incredibly grateful for.

First, about 20 minutes of Blind Guy Comedy. Then Scott Ward takes over and the audience becomes part of the show. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to watch your friends become the stars of a hypnosis performance, this is your chance.

Who knows... maybe someone you know will volunteer.

Event Details

Saturday, September 19, 2026, start time is 7:30 PM locations is the Red Deer Memorial Centre, this show is for audiences who are Ages 12 plus, whether you’ve supported me since my very first open mic or you’ve only recently discovered Blind Guy Comedy, I’d love to see you there. Bringing live comedy to my hometown always means a little extra to me.

Let’s fill the theatre, laugh together, and make it a night to remember.

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I am happy to announce that, as of September 19, 2026, I will be hitting the road for a fun little comedy tour! I have the opportunity to perform alongside hypnotist Scott Ward. The fun starts on September 19 at the Red Deer Memorial Centre. The show is for ages 12 and up. The ticket link will be added to this blog on Monday, July 13, 2026.

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Performing alongside hypnotist Scot Ward is a full-circle experience for me. Back when I lived in Grande Prairie, Alberta, I was the evening announcer and weekend morning announcer for Grande Prairie’s Classic Rock and More, 104.7 FREE FM. At the time, it was a classic rock radio station, and those were the best seven years of my life as a blind radio announcer.

I had the opportunity to see Scot Ward perform in 2009, 2010, and 2011. I received free tickets because I worked in radio, and on a few occasions Scot even gave me tickets because I was such a loyal fan who kept coming back whenever he performed in Grande Prairie. Now I get to perform alongside this incredible gentleman—not as a fan or a radio announcer, but as his opening blind comedian for his hypnosis shows.

The other full-circle moment for me is Grande Prairie itself. I will always remember it as the place where I started and completed my dream of becoming a radio broadcaster. It was where I had the opportunity to work on the Street Team for Persona TV and Cable, which later became Eastlink TV. Grande Prairie was where I lived out many of my radio and television dreams without needing a fancy college degree. It was also where I graduated from Grande Prairie Composite High School in 2009. Shout-out to the Class of 2009!

After that, I moved to Central Alberta, where I began performing stand-up comedy eight years ago. Now I get to return to Grande Prairie this September—not as a radio announcer, not as a television broadcaster, but as your blind stand-up comedian. It fills me with excitement and butterflies knowing I’ve come full circle with everything I’ve accomplished in my 35 years of life.

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Comedy Reflections

As a blind stand-up comedian, you never truly know when your next show is going to appear out of the blue. That’s part of what makes this career so exciting.

Now that I’ve been performing for almost nine years, everything is starting to feel like a pattern. It’s hard to believe I already have comedy shows booked as far ahead as March 2027. If I could go back in time and tell myself that one day I’d be planning shows nearly a year in advance, I’d probably laugh at my future self and say, “You’re full of jokes... and apparently they finally started paying off.”

One of the biggest highlights of June was performing my very first Indigenous casino show at Bear Hills Casino & Travel Resort. I had such an incredible time. Everyone welcomed me with open arms, from the audience to the amazing comedians I had the opportunity to perform alongside.

Being part of the Must Be Nice Indigenous Comedy Tour has honestly felt like joining a family I never knew I had. Everyone supports one another, looks out for each other, and has incredible stories to share both on and off the stage. That’s something I’ll never take for granted.

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Learning My Limits

The biggest lesson I learned this month is exactly why I’m not a full-time touring comedian. On June 21, I performed two shows in one day, only about 90 minutes apart. One was in Edmonton, Alberta, and the second was just outside Ponoka at Bear Hills Casino.

For a brief moment, I felt like a celebrity. The biggest reason it was even possible was because the promoter handled all the audio equipment. I didn’t have to set anything up or tear anything down. I simply drove there, grabbed the microphone, performed my set, and headed to the next venue.

That experience taught me something important.

Burnout is real. I honestly believe the only way I could perform multiple shows every week would be with a team behind me. Someone to coordinate travel. Someone to handle the sound equipment. Someone to manage ticket sales, promotions, and all the behind-the-scenes details.

Trying to wear every hat at once gets overwhelming pretty quickly.

Even with the exhaustion, these past few weeks have reminded me that I love stand-up comedy now more than ever.

Life Beyond the Stage

Now let’s pull back the curtain for a minute and talk about life away from the microphone. As many of you know, I’ve been working toward becoming an outreach worker.

The more I thought about it, the more I realized that comedy and outreach work have something very important in common. Both are about connecting with people.

I love making audiences laugh, but I also love making a difference in people’s lives.

Over the past several weeks I’ve completed training modules and attended workshops that have helped me become a better listener, communicator, and future outreach worker. Before starting this journey, I honestly thought outreach work mostly involved helping people find resources and pointing them in the right direction.

While that’s certainly part of it, I’ve learned it’s so much more than that.

It’s about active listening. It’s about putting your own opinions and assumptions aside.

It’s about asking thoughtful questions instead of immediately trying to fix someone’s situation. That last lesson has probably been the biggest one for me.

I’ve always been a fixer. If someone tells me they have a problem, my brain immediately starts searching for solutions.

This training has taught me that people don’t always need solutions.

Sometimes they simply need someone willing to sit beside them, listen without judgment, and allow them to be heard. That may sound simple, but it’s one of the most powerful skills I’ve learned all year.

Family Comes First

People often ask why I don’t pursue stand-up comedy full-time.

The honest answer is simple. Family. Stand-up comedy doesn’t consistently pay the bills. Some years I might have a few fantastic months, but most of the time I’m investing far more into my comedy career than I’m earning back.

To become a full-time touring comedian would likely mean spending 40 or 45 weeks a year away from home. Growing up, I was raised by my single mom. Through everything, she was always there.

Because I didn’t have my father growing up, I never want my own kids to feel like Dad is always somewhere else chasing another show.

That’s why my dream isn’t necessarily becoming Canada’s biggest comedian.

My dream is finding meaningful work as an outreach worker while continuing to perform stand-up comedy. That way I can help people during the day, make audiences laugh at night, and still be home with my family. To me, that’s success.

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Looking Ahead

A huge shoutout to all of my classmates from this past week’s outreach training. You know who you are. I learned so much from every one of you, and I’m grateful we shared this journey together.

As for comedy, my final scheduled show before taking a little break is at the Fox & Hound on June 30 at 8:00 p.m.

After that, my calendar is surprisingly empty. Honestly... I’m looking forward to it.

A little time to recharge, spend time with my family, create some new material, and wait for the next comedy adventure to appear out of nowhere.

As always, any upcoming shows will be posted right here in my Sunday blog updates.

Thank you so much for stopping by and keeping up with everything happening in my little corner of the world. I hope you’ve had a fantastic June.

And to all the parents out there... congratulations! School is officially out for the summer. Hopefully you remembered to register your kids for summer camps...

I didn’t. ADHD, am I right?

Okay, maybe that’s not a perfect excuse... but it’s the one I’m going with.

Until next time, thanks for following along with your favourite blind comedian... and hopefully, future outreach worker.

I purchased them in November 2025 with the help of my incredible online community, and now almost seven months later, I use them every single day. They’ve quietly changed the way I move through the world.

I was born with Peter’s Anomaly, which left me with a small amount of usable vision, a hint of blurry image quality, like looking through frosted glass. The eSight GO glasses don’t give me clear vision. What they do is something better. They help me identify the world around me. I can see what my friends and family actually look like. I have a rough idea of what my boxer, Murphy looks like when he’s running at me.

And whenever I want I can look over and see my wife smile.

That alone was worth it. I would post a photo of my wife, but she wishes to stay behind the camera.

The moments that have surprised me most about wearing my glasses so far.

Cutting a steak. I know that sounds small, but I have never in my life been able to cut steak properly on my own. I am almost positive that if you ask anybody in the blind and low vision community, they will tell you that most of them eat steak with their hands because it's just easier. These glasses let me actually see what I’m doing with a knife and fork. That moment of independence at the dinner table? It hit differently than I expected. Side Note, I did not realize how vivid stirfry is. The vegetables pop with color, the sauce makes everything look golden.

Watching live comedy shows. I can sit in the crowd and actually see a comedian’s hands, face, and body. The physical performance that I’ve always been performing myself but could never fully witness from the audience side. example my comedian friend Jesse has this joke about comparing certain drugs to the broccoli bands, I never understood the joke until I was able to actually see him fold his body half ways on stage. Then it made the joke that much better, because I was able to understand it from a visual context point of view.

Attending plays. I can sit in what would normally be the worst seat in the house, zoom in on the stage, and follow along with what the actors are doing. Not perfectly but enough to be in it.

What I haven’t mastered yet but maybe one day in the future.

Reading is still a challenge. I’ve read Braille my entire life, and while I can read normal print fonts slowly with the glasses, anything in script or connected lettering is still a wall for me. Restaurant menus with fancy fonts? Still a guessing game.

Karaoke. I haven’t tried it yet, though honestly, if I’m staring at the screen the whole time, I’m not sure that counts as a performance.

And performing comedy on stage? I still don’t wear them up there. The one time I tried, I started focusing on the people who weren’t laughing, and that is a fast way to ruin your own show. So on stage, I remain the blind comedian. Some things work better in the dark.

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June 21, 2026 catch me opening the show as part of the It Must Be Nice Comedy Tour starting at 4:00 PM. Location The Grindstone Comedy Theatre 10019 81 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 1W7 Tickets are available exclusively through the Show Pass website. Celebrating National Indigenous People’s Day by putting on an all Indigenous line up Comedy show, talented individuals who have unique stories to share. Guaranteed laughter, guaranteed pointing of the lip point of views. I am so honoured to be opening for this show. Each comedian is from a different reserve across western Canada. Take it from me. This is going to be a great show as I have performed with these wonderful, talented, comedians before and have zero regrets.

Quick little story about your host Arsan Buffin. He started the It Must Be Nice Tour as a joke on TikTok during the pandemic. Then the Joke grew, into something real and eventually he developed a fan base on TikTok. Now what started off as a joke has become something real and beautiful. Arsan would make these funny little TikToks, pretending he was on the road touring across Canada. He would meet chief Joe and chief Joe would ask him to sign his piece of Bannack. It just got more fun from there after. Now the It Must Be Nice Tour continues to travel across Canada with a wonderful crowd of great Indigenous comedians.

June 21, 2026 catch me opening the show as part of the It Must Be Nice Comedy Tour starting at 7:30 PM. Location The Bear Hills Casino & Travel Resort located off the Queen Elizabeth II Highway 2 between Wetaskiwin and Ponoka, Alberta. Don't forget! It's a free comedy show. Stop by enjoy some great laughter and come say hi after the show. It's going to be a fun day with two wonderful comedy shows. One in Edmonton and the other one in my very first ever casino performance.

June 30, 2026 catch me at the Fox & Hound Pub located at 5039 49 Street, Innisfail, Alberta. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Show starts at 8:30 PM. FREE EVENT! No reservations required, just show up early to grab a good table and a cold drink. The Lineup: Hosted by Alex Milne, featuring Dani Heddema, Brad Layden, Bianca Zuber, and Blind Guy Comedy himself J.R. Bjornson! Shout out to Dani! As this will be her first ever headline spot in her new stand-up comedy career .

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I’m not just joining this incredible lineup for the It Must Be Nice Tour at the Grindstone Theatre though. Later that day, I’ll be hitting the stage again just down the road at the Bear Hills Casino & Travel Resort for an entirely FREE comedy show starting at 7:30 PM. Bring your family and friends, and come spend the evening laughing with us. It’s going to be a fantastic night featuring some of the funniest Indigenous comedians from across Western Canada.

If you are new to the Blind Guy Comedy Blog. Welcome my name is J.R. Bjornson and I have been performing stand-up comedy for almost a decade. My Comedy revolves around what it's like being blind, pushing through the frustrations of not being able to see very well by laughing at it and sharing my personal experiences through the power of laughter and telling my story. This is my official Blog and a wonderful way for you to keep up to date with me. Click subscribe so you get this weekly update delivered exclusively to your inbox every Sunday.

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Don’t you hate it when you break your camera lens? While out for a walk with the family today, that exact thing happened to me.

So, today’s question for you. What is something you have broken that completely brought your day down? You know it’s just a piece of material or technology and it shouldn’t rule your life the way it does, but when it breaks, you just can’t help but feel a little angry, a little sad, and a little unhappy.

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The night was full of laughter, networking, comedy conversations, and one more reminder why I love stand-up comedy so much.

There’s something special about being around other comedians. Some are polished veterans. Some are just figuring things out for the first time. Everybody is chasing that perfect joke that makes a room explode with laughter. Even though it was a competition, the atmosphere still felt supportive and exciting.

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\One of my favourite parts of comedy has always been the people you meet along the way. FUNNYFEST gave me another opportunity to connect with performers, share stories, and just enjoy being part of the comedy world for a night.

Of course, anytime I perform in Calgary, there’s always a little voice in the back of my head wondering if maybe this could be the year everything levels up. But honestly, even when I don’t win, I still leave grateful for the experience.

As a blind comedian, every stage still feels important to me. Every audience teaches me something new. Every laugh reminds me I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.

And let’s be honest… getting to stand in an Irish pub telling jokes to strangers on a Saturday night is already kind of a win in itself.

Thank you to everyone who continues supporting Blind Guy Comedy and following along on this strange little journey of mine. Whether you’ve been here since the beginning or you’re just discovering my content now, I appreciate you being here.

Take care everybody.

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The next night, I headed to Calgary and performed for a much smaller crowd. Maybe around 20 people. One of those intimate little comedy rooms where every laugh feels personal and every silence feels like your soul just tripped over a chair. But honestly? I loved that show too. I also got to perform alongside comedians coming fresh out of comedy workshops, and it genuinely felt like watching future stars figure themselves out in real time. There’s something really cool about being around that kind of energy. Everybody trying. Everybody nervous. Everybody chasing that perfect joke.

Then Monday rolled around and I was right back in Red Deer doing another open mic. Three days. 3 stages. Three reminders that stand-up comedy still feels like home to me. People sometimes ask why I keep doing comedy. Because I love it. Simple as that. Sure, getting paid here and there is nice. I’m not going to pretend gas stations accept “exposure” as currency yet. But the real reward has always been the laughter, the connection, and that feeling of standing on stage knowing I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.

Am I a superstar comedian? Not even close. But the passion is still there. Honestly, it might even be stronger now than when I started. Now it’s time for a short little stand-up comedy siesta until April 11th when I head back to Calgary for FunnyFest. This will be my third year competing in the festival, and somehow, every single year, I’ve managed to make the Top 10. Could this finally be the year I win? We’ll find out. Either way, I already know one thing for sure. I’m going to have fun.

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the computer was meant to help me type all my work out and print it off with a simple printer.

Then, a friend of mine told me about a website called Facebook, and that is where it all began. Facebook was created in 2004, originally just for people at one specific university, before it opened up to the rest of the world for anyone 13 or older. My friend told me I could play fun little games on there like FarmVille, or take care of virtual aquarium fish. That is where my social media career started. I would post all my fun, random, introspective thoughts for my friends to see. And when I met the love of my life, I sent her a relationship request which, back in the day, apparently made it official. Looking back, that should have been our first clue that social networks were going to take over our lives.

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Around 2008, I signed up for a video-sharing website called YouTube. Their slogan was “YouTube: Broadcast Yourself.” And boy, did I ever broadcast my personality. I shared my thoughts, fun memories, and random little dances with my friends. I even shared videos of my buddy Ryan, whose ultimate goal in life was to become a famous pro wrestler. Although most of those videos have since been removed because I’m ashamed of my younger self I really had no filter back then, meaning I shared way too much I absolutely loved YouTube.

Around 2009 or 2010 I can’t quite remember, it was a long time ago I joined Instagram. It allowed you to share photos of your experiences, and back then, every photo had a Polaroid-like look to it. You remember Polaroid cameras, right? Instant development right in front of your eyes in two minutes or less.

Then, around 2016, I dabbled with Snapchat, but I never fully got behind it because my phone battery paid a dramatic price.

By 2020, I started my TikTok journey, where I have now amassed over 53,000 followers. On that platform, you can still see my free spirit of randomness, and I even post comedy clips of my stand-up performances.

But today, I am having one of those days where I question myself. Why do I do social media? Why do I continue pushing out clips of myself every single day?

The truth is… I do it because through the power of exposure, it pays some of the bills. It allows me to let my audience know where I am performing next. It allows me to keep pursuing the dream of sharing my random thoughts and ideas with anyone who is willing to listen.

But all of this can become quite exhausting over time. You put yourself into this loop where you feel like you have to share anything and everything on your mind just to match your comedy career, your motivational speaking, or even something as simple as trying out new food. It becomes overwhelming, and today, I am overwhelmed.

If I stop, I lose exposure. If I stop, somebody else takes my place.

Will I ever quit social media? Maybe, but I wouldn’t quit in the traditional sense where I’d never come back. If the day comes where I land a normal-paying job, I would definitely step back and not go out of my way to post as much as I do these days. I write this blog post to remind myself and others that we shouldn’t always feel pressured to post. It is okay to step back. It is okay to only post on Sundays.

I am currently going through a major change in my online life. I have finally decided that I no longer need a dedicated, expensive website to host all my things. I just need one dedicated place where I don’t have to pay massive fees, where I can just be myself, and where I can reach all my followers, fans, and friends.

Hence, why I am moving everything over to SubStack.

I am a little bit late to the party, but this is going to be my new online home. Unlike traditional social media, I won’t have to work myself to the bone trying to post something every single day, because only the people who genuinely love what I am doing will follow and subscribe here.

The one thing that Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and YouTube all have in common is algorithms. Everything is driven by algorithms, and it is exhausting. If you don’t play their game and constantly make eye-catching videos, you get left behind. Even managing my Blind Guy Comedy experience page on Facebook feels pointless some days, because Facebook expects me to pay actual money just to get my posts seen when I’m promoting upcoming comedy shows. That is no way to live.

At least here, in our new home, my audience knows exactly where I’m going to be, where I’m telling jokes, and what is on my mind.

Yes, social media is heavy, but there comes a time when you have to protect your time and effort, and put it into a platform that actually gets you.

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AI is the ultimate accessibility tool that we have at our fingertips. Imagine not being able to see very well, having to rely on family and friends all the time, and always having to ask for help. Then one day, artificial intelligence shows up and your life changes. You are able to walk to the local coffee shop, not asking a person to help you across the road, but now asking artificial intelligence if it sees the name of the coffee shop on the building or an adjacent sign. Imagine leaning on a tool to help you write better emails and not worrying about over-explaining due to your attention deficit hyperactivity mind.

Currently, I use Gemini for most of my daily activities when needing help or a second opinion. It’s great, and it comes with my existing Google subscription. I was using ChatGPT for a little bit, but once I found out Gemini came with my Google subscription, I migrated. The other day I was looking for a local coffee shop and bakery in my little city, Sweet Capones. I was craving “The Grandfather” meatball sub, and thanks to Gemini, I was able to find the shop. They didn’t have my sub that day, so I will go back later next week! My wife is currently in America visiting her family, so I have been at home taking care of our five children. Thanks to AI, I have been able to make sure the house doesn’t get too messy and ensure that I am cooking food correctly. Truly, it is great to be alive in 2026 and have a visual impairment, thanks to the accessibility of artificial intelligence.

Running a Business as a Blind Comedian

As a blind stand-up comedian, I run my own company called BLINDGUYCOMEDY.COM. Thanks to artificial intelligence, I have been able to come up with many different types of business strategies to ensure I am getting the best out of running a small business. It helps me map out content strategies, like what videos I should make next, where I should perform, how to better sell my worth to potential clients, and most of all, how to better organize my invoices and receipts when it comes to good old Canadian tax season.

I am also a small social media influencer with just over 53,000 followers on TikTok—a badge I wear proudly. Even though I have not made a massive income through TikTok in Canada, I definitely make enough that most people are happy for me! (Live streaming is a highly recommended source of income on TikTok, if anybody is wondering.)

Artificial intelligence is great for organizing strategies, building content ideas, and running your company properly. It’s like having an assistant who went to college, but you should still always do your own backup research. One thing that is a constant reminder to myself is that we have to emphasize that AI is not, in any sense, the number one way to solely run your business. Artificial intelligence is more of a place to bounce ideas off of with the right prompts. Under no circumstance is AI meant to be another employee or a business partner; it’s just another way for you to research, brainstorm, and spitball things you might be interested in doing before actually doing it. Otherwise, AI is like that weird guy who randomly shares way too much information.

The Trap of Over-Reliance

As incredible as AI is, we have to remember not to become so heavily reliant on it that we can no longer think for ourselves. What would happen if there was a worldwide outage? What would happen if we lost the ability to use artificial intelligence one day?

Imagine a worst-case scenario: someone is pretending to be a software developer, but they are secretly using AI to write all their programs. What if one day their access to artificial intelligence is taken away? They would inevitably lose their job because they have no idea how to be a properly educated programmer on their own.

We are never meant to fully rely on artificial intelligence. It is always encouraging to continue doing your own research. Once we start letting AI research everything for us, we have already lost the battle. I remember in high school having to do my own research and citing articles when handing in finished research papers, essays, and reports. Never ever fully rely on any type of technology, because as people, we get lazy once we know we have a system that easily works for us.

It’s like what my teacher said back in grade 7: if you always use a calculator, you will never fully remember how to do a math equation by yourself. It’s great that we have the calculator to help us, but we should still do our own work to ensure the math actually checks out.

The Bicycle for the Mind

Here are my closing thoughts from a friendly blind comedian who uses AI for accessibility purposes: Artificial intelligence is a bicycle, and we are the pedals. If you want the bicycle to go faster, you pedal more. But with AI, we don’t want to just coast and rely on it completely. Instead, we have to remember to do research on our own. AI is not a “one-and-done” scenario. You yourself should still do as much research and as much work as you humanly can. Once we stop doing things for ourselves, it’s really hard to return to being truly independent.

Closing Thoughts

I love AI, but I still write my own ideas. The only alteration I did to this blog was ask an AI if my punctuation was correct! You can always tell when someone uses AI to write their entire blog because of those robotic, common writing tones they use. You know the ones: “I hope this email finds you well, dear subscriber...” or “In today’s fast-paced digital landscape...” I hope everybody has an incredible, safe upcoming week! I will be writing more blogs like this, preferably on Sundays, as that is usually when I have two hours to sit down in front of my computer. Some blogs will be about the comedy journey, some will be about the stay-at-home dad life, and most blogs will just be about my awesome little blind life.

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