- Title Mother Showcases Visually Impaired Son Navigating Stairs
- Summary A woman recorded her son using his cane to confidently walk down a set of stairs in a viral clip that gained 2.8 million views on Instagram. On October 27, Anneliese Hatcher was at an Ikea in Woodbridge, Virginia, where they installed lower handrails specifically for kids to use. Anneliese explained that her young son, Simon, was diagnosed with cortical/cerebral visual impairment at nine months old, affecting his sight greatly. She captured him using his cane and the handrail to walk down the stairs on his own. Anneliese said: “I was not expecting the amazing reaction to the video and the outpouring of love and encouragement we’ve received!!”
- Credit @theshort_years via ARK Media
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- Footage type Mobile phone
- Filming Location Woodbridge, Virginia
- Country United States
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Date Posted: 29th December 2025
Categories: Viral, Heartwarming, As Seen On KOMI, Top Picks, Health & Lifestyle