To the first commenter. Please relax. Its just a show. Not all of us are nitpicking what is and isn't accurate. The main actress probably is using a cane the way she is because - newsflash she's an actress and not really blind. I can only speak for myself when I say as a non disabled person, this show gives me some insight on what life is like for a blind person and that's good enough for me. Plus I'm sure real blind people will appreciate the fact that she isn't just blind, she's a real person with feelings and makes mistakes like the rest of us. Whether it be that she's a drunk, or likes to have sex like the rest of us. Lastly do not assume you know the strife of us African Americans. Yes the cousin was a drug dealer, but the cop was an educated black woman. Plus - its just going with the story