SHARE YOUR STORY

Your voice can guide, encourage, and connect others who are walking a similar path.

Your Story Can Light The Way!

If you’ve ever felt unseen or alone, know this: you’re not. Your story may be exactly what someone else needs to hear today.

At Hearsee, we believe stories are powerful. They break down barriers, open minds, and remind us we’re not alone.

Click “I Walk This Path” to share your journey as someone who is blind or low-vision.

Click “I Walk Beside Them” to share your perspective as a family member, friend, or ally.

You don’t need perfect words—just your truth. Your story can inspire, guide, and change lives.

For blind and low-vision community members

For family, friends, and allies

I Walk This Path

You’ll share your perspective as someone who is blind or low-vision. Tell us about the challenges you’ve faced and the solutions or strategies that helped you move forward.

Name

Can you share a little bit about yourself ?

What is something incredible you (or your loved one) have accomplished that you’re proud of?

What’s a challenge you’ve faced related to blindness, and how have you overcome it?

What do you wish more people understood about blindness?

Have you ever experienced a misunderstanding, awkward moment, or taboo related to blindness that you’d like to clear up?

What does independence and empowerment look like in your life (or your loved one’s life)?

What brings you joy on a daily basis?

Who or what inspires you most?

What advice would you give to someone who is sighted about how to better understand or support those who are blind?

Is there a message you’d like to share with the world about blindness and ability?

Share a photo of yourself that will accompany your story.
Please include a short caption or description of your photo

Add your social media info.

Disclaimer

• By completing this you agree that Hearsee Mobility can add your story to its website
• Any changes to your story will need to be added and once reviewed the changes will be added to your story
• You can request for your story to be removed from our website
• You will need to submit this request • You will need to provide a reason for the removal
• This will take a couple of days to review before your story can be removed

Impact Statement

At Hearsee, we believe stories have the power to open eyes, break down barriers, and bring people closer together. The experiences of those who are blind, and the family and friends who walk beside them, are filled with resilience, creativity, and achievement. Yet too often, these stories go untold, leaving the sighted community with unanswered questions, misconceptions, and taboos about blindness.

By sharing your story, you help bridge that gap. Each narrative shines a light on what’s possible, challenges assumptions, and inspires a world where blindness is understood not as a limitation, but as a unique perspective and strength. Just as importantly, these stories can lift and encourage those who may be losing their vision, showing them a path forward filled with dignity, joy, and empowerment.

Together, these stories will create a living library of courage, joy, and innovation, changing how people see blindness, and how they see each other. Your voice matters. Your story matters. And by sharing it, you can spark understanding, hope, and connection that reach far beyond yourself.

I Walk Beside Them

you’ll share your perspective as a family member, friend, or ally. Show us what supporting someone who is blind or low-vision has taught you—and how others can do the same.