05/03/2025
Danielle Frampton came to Launch July 2024. Before, during and after she taught us there’s nothing she can’t do. She received multiple callbacks and signed with Presence Models & Talent
I wanted to share this beautifully written message from Danielle.
I find her inspiring and I hope she’ll inspire you too.
From acting, to singing, to writing, to skydiving, to mountain hiking, to whitewater rafting, to solo travel, to teaching others the skills she’s learned and much more Danielle is living her life to the fullest…
Today we celebrated our wedding anniversary—eight years married, ten years together. But instead of doing something fancy or far away, we made it a family day. Kada was so excited to be part of our celebration. And honestly, that made it even more special.
We packed up sandwiches (with lots of help from Kada), loaded up our picnic backpack... She brought her Barbie kite, her bubble wand, and all the energy a nearly-five-year-old can carry…
When we got home, we kept our favorite tradition alive: Pizza Friday... It’s one of those small things that reminds us how lucky we are to be here—together.
But underneath all that joy is a story not everyone sees.
I was born with an eye condition called aniridia. I had low vision growing up, and for a while I thought I’d keep it. But at 21, after a series of surgeries, I lost the rest of my sight—completely and suddenly.
It was scary. It was life-changing. And it pushed me into a world I wasn’t sure how to navigate. But that’s not where my story ends. It’s where it began.
Because I’ve lived both lives—partially sighted and totally blind—I understand the in-between. The feeling of never fully fitting into either world. And the pressure to constantly prove you’re capable, even when you already know you are.
In 2010, I enrolled in the Louisiana Center for the Blind. And that experience? It truly changed everything.
I learned how to walk across a busy intersection—even an overpass above the interstate. I learned how to plan and cook a meal for eight people—then later, a meal for forty. I built things with my hands in woodshop, mastered cane travel, read braille every night until my fingers flew across the page. These weren’t just assignments. They were real-life skills that helped me step into who I am today…
I honestly can’t imagine where I’d be if I hadn’t received that training. And I know not everyone gets that opportunity—especially those who didn’t grow up blind or who are just now losing their vision. Many don’t even know where to begin, or that programs like this exist…
And then, five years later, I met Cameron…
He knew early on that I had the skills to lead a full life. And he’s trusted me to be myself ever since.
One night, not long after we started dating, we were out on a quiet stroll. We reached a street corner, and I listened carefully for the traffic. “It’s clear—not even a peep,” I said, and stepped forward. He followed, letting me lead—not out of hesitation, but because he trusted that I could.
That’s what love looks like. Quiet confidence. Deep respect.
And now, years later, we have a daughter who sees the world through that same lens. A family who laughs, loves, and keeps building this life together.
Kada has also learned how to truly see people—not for their disabilities, but for who they are. She treats others the same way she treats me, with respect and joy, because she understands how I navigate the world. When we’re walking together, she’s not guiding me—I’m guiding her. But she loves to describe what she sees, the scenery, the cool little things she notices… This is what it looks like when children grow up respecting disability. This is how blind parents raise strong, aware kids who carry that compassion into the world.
Blindness didn’t take anything away from me—it gave me a new way to live…
I still remember so much from when I could see…
Let’s give more people the chance to get the training that doesn’t just help someone adjust to blindness—it helps them build a life.
Blindness isn’t the end. It’s just the beginning.
This is my story.
Please support the Louisiana Center for the Blind during this year’s Give for Good campaign. Your donation isn’t just a gift—it’s a door opening for someone else.
https://www.giveforgoodnla.org/organization/Louisiana-Center-For-The-Blind
