Karan Nagrani – 2026 Ambassador

This has happened more than once. If I travel, I've heard people say, "What's the point? Like, why has he flown here when he can't see?" [LAUGHS] 

The more nonsense that I hear like that, it gives me more ideas for content on social media.

I'm Karan, better known as That Blind Guy. I'm a standup comedian, and I'm an Ambassador for International Day of People with Disability.

I live with a disability called Usher syndrome. It causes blindness and hearing loss.

I get to show people that blind people are just as funny, just as sexy, just as cool, and that we are just regular people.

It took me a lot of time to accept my disability.

When I would plan my dates with people, I would hide my cane in my bag.

My now husband and I actually bonded over my blindness. 

We went to a coffee shop, and then I knocked my coffee all over him. And that's when I told him about my blindness.

It's bizarre to think about the fact that now, with just 3% sight, that 10 years ago, I was still trying to hide it.

I often talk about coming out of two closets, a blind closet and a gay closet. 

It's really freeing. It's definitely life changing because you feel so comfortable in your own skin, that no one can rattle you.

One thing I want people to understand this International Day of People with Disability, is that it doesn't take a lot to include disabled people.

I'm so much more than "that blind guy." 

I'm a terrible cook, I'm a dog dad. I listen to KPop, I love cake. I love gin, I love silly humour, I like travelling. 

So get to know us. Because once you get to know us, you'll see we are so much fun to be around.