Do You See What I See?

The holidays aren’t just about what you see. For many blind and low-vision people, the season comes alive through sound, touch, smell, taste, and connection.

Hearsee holiday logo decorated with candy canes, holly, snowflakes, and a blue Christmas tree arranged over the brand name.

What is
Do You See What I See?

“Do You See What I See?” is a holiday storytelling series featuring blind and low-vision voices describing the season beyond sight. 

We will be sharing selected videos across Hearsee Mobility’s social media channels to highlight:

  • The sounds, smells, textures, and tastes of the holidays
  • How blind and low-vision people experience traditions
  • What inclusion feels like during this time of year
Detailed miniature Christmas village with snow-dusted houses, holiday lights, and small figurines in a festive display.
A festive miniature holiday village.
A person in winter clothing pulls a small Christmas tree across a snowy city street as snow falls and people walk in the background.
Bringing home a Christmas tree in the snow.

Who can participate?

You do not need professional gear. If you have a phone and something to say about the holidays, you are qualified. 

We would love to hear from:

  • Blind and low-vision individuals of any age.
  • If you have recently lost your sight or have been blind for years.
  • From any culture, tradition, or background.

What to share in your video

Keep it simple and personal. In your video, you can answer one or more of these questions:

  • What do the holidays sound like to you?  (music, family, chatter, quiet moments, city noise, etc.)
  • What smells or tastes mean “holiday” to you?  (spices, baking, cold air, candles, etc.)
  • What do you feel or touch that makes the season real?  (textures, objects, traditions, movement, etc.)
  • Is there a holiday moment that feels especially inclusive – or not? Why?

You do not have to be on camera if you do not want to be. You can film your surroundings, a still shot, or anything that fits your story. 

Hands hold a wrapped holiday gift decorated with twine, pine sprigs, and a pinecone on a table with pinecones, greenery, and a cup of cocoa.
A festive holiday gift wrapped with natural decorations.
A gloved hand writes names on a naughty and nice pups list beside a striped mug of cocoa, dog treats, and holiday cookies.
Santa’s pup-themed naughty and nice list.

Video Guidelines

Short, focused videos work best for social media.

Length

  • Ideal: 20 – 45 seconds
  • Maximum: About 60 seconds

Orientation & Size

  • Preferred: Vertical video (9:16, for example 1080×1920)
  • Format: MP4 or MOV
  • Alternate: Horizontal (16:9, for example 1920×1080) is okay if that’s easier

Sound Quality

  • Record in a quiet space when possible
  • Hold the phone 1–2 feet from your mouth
  • Avoid loud fans, traffic, or music over your voice
  • Speak naturally — no need to perform

Try to keep email attachments under 20 MB. If your file is larger, please upload it to a cloud service and email us a link instead.

How to submit your video

Please send your video to:
Email: info@hearseemobility.org
Subject line:  Do You See What I See Submission

In the body of the email, include:

  • Your name (and how you’d like it displayed)
  • Your pronouns (optional)
  • Your location (city/state or country — optional)
  • A one–two sentence description of your video
  • A statement like: “I give Hearsee Mobility permission to use this video on their website and social media.”

We will be accepting submissions now through December 31. We will be sharing selected stories on social media throughout December and early January. 

If your video file is too large to attach, upload it to Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud, or OneDrive, make sure link sharing is enabled, and paste the link in your email to info@hearseemobility.org

Smartphone displaying the Hearsee website sits beside white headphones, a cup of coffee, a knitted blanket, and a small pine branch.
A cozy holiday workspace with Hearsee on screen.
Christmas-themed letter addressed to Santa Claus surrounded by pine cones, holly decorations, and holiday ornaments.
A festive letter addressed to Santa.

How we will use your video

We are committed to accessibility and respect:

  • We will add captions to videos we share
  • We may edit your video slightly for length or formatting, but we will not change your message
  • Your video may appear on Hearsee Mobility’s social media, website, or educational materials

If at any point you would like to have your video removed from future use, email us at info@HearseeMobility.org and we will do our best to honor that, understanding that previously shared posts my continue circulating.