Seeing from Heart has helped over 2,000 visually impaired individuals access tools and training they need to live with confidence. From providing Braille books to mobility canes, our donors are changing lives every day.
Real stories
Emily, 65, from Seattle, Washington, lost her sight due to glaucoma. Through Seeing from Heart, she received orientation and mobility training and now independently navigates her neighborhood, regaining confidence and dignity.
Joshua, 22, a college student in Austin, Texas, faced progressive vision loss and academic setbacks. Seeing from Heart provided him with assistive technology and peer mentorship. Today, he’s thriving in his accessibility studies and mentors others.
Linda, 30, from San Diego, California, is a visually impaired mother of two. With the help of a donor-sponsored Braille toolkit, she now reads bedtime stories to her children and advocates for inclusive literacy programs in local schools.
Markus, 40, from New York City, lost his job after a sudden retinal disorder diagnosis. Seeing from Heart supported his retraining with screen readers and mobility tools. He’s now back in the workforce and helps other newly blind adults adjust.
Olivia – Ohio
“I was born blind and never saw a sunset, but I could always hear beauty in music. Because of your support, I received a Braille music reader. Now, I’m composing my first album. You didn’t just help me play—you helped me find my joy.”
Elijah – Texas
“People used to say I’d never live independently. But thanks to your donation, I got my first white cane and mobility training. Now I walk to my local library by myself. You gave me more than tools—you gave me freedom.”
Maya – New York
“Born blind, I struggled to fit in. Your kindness provided me with assistive tech and peer mentoring. Today, I speak at my school about inclusion and acceptance. You didn’t just support me—you helped me empower others.”