Saidat's BALANCE Story - 2.0

Because of BALANCE and their incredible work in helping blind persons integrate into society, the workforce and their communities, I now understand some of the challenges faced by people with sight loss and how I can help by doing things differently. I now appreciate the need to make a document accessible before sending it out to make the contents easier to read on the screen reader. I also understand the importance of not patting a guide dog or offering treats because the dog is on duty and needs to stay focused—little things like these matter. Because of BALANCE, I am more self-aware of the blind community around me, and I am inspired to lend a hand, raise my voice, donate, and do my part to make a better world for them.