I neither consider myself good at writing nor like to write essays, stories or poems. But I like sharing my ideas, skills, knowledge and advocate for the rights of my fellow persons with disabilities (PWD's). That is the reason why I wrote whatever came to my mind. I may not be a born writer, but I hope that with my written expression of myself, even a single soul may be inspired.
In February of this year, I went to Resources for the Blind, Inc. (RBI) to purchase a magnifier. When my cousin and I were waiting for the staff member in charge of low vision gadgets, we sat near the area where classes were being taught to children who are blind and visually impaired. Then a teacher, together with one of her students, passed by in front of us. My attention was instantly caught by the child's charm and innocence.
A week after the event, I accidentally came across the blog of a mother whose daughter happened to be the same child I saw at RBI. Since then, I have been reading the blogger's inspirational posts about Lyca, her beloved child.
, last July 4, my friend attended the general assembly of an organization called Parent Advocates of Visually Impaired Children (PAVIC). One of the talks was delivered by Lyca's mother. Remembering the stories I told her about Lyca and her mom, this friend of mine paved the way for us to be introduced online. When Lyca's mother read one of my facebook notes, she told my friend that I, too, should create my own blog. My friend mentioned to her my desire to do so. I summoned enough courage to ask whether this blogger could teach me. To my delight, Lyca's mom said "Yes."
I am not in any way a good writer, but I wish for my thoughts to be shared. I am but one of the many persons with disabilities in the Philippines whose small voice wants to be heard. Through the encouragement and motivation of Lyca and her mom, I decided to keep on writing. Both of them are God’s blessings to me.
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