Keychain Art Fair

On May 18th, our SEESAW team organized an art fair as a means of fostering connection and inclusiveness by reaching out to visually impaired people through an interactive session of creating keychains from threads of cotton fiber. A simple idea became so much more. We were greeted by a surprisingly large group of people from ages ranging from 25-70.  It was very uplifting to witness individuals from various backgrounds uniting for something that was based on imagination and the human touch. What struck me most was not just the diversity, but the sense of mutual respect and openness in the room.  As we led their hands through the tactile process of weaving and knotting the keychains, a few of the volunteers openly shared their stories of blindness. 

The experience was intensely humbling.

It was the first time for most of us to consider how much we take for granted our own physical capacities. We move around unaware of the privileges that colors our lives, such as being able to navigate public spaces on our own, enjoy visual art, or perform routine tasks unassisted. This experience was especially significant for me because it was a one time experience to meet and greet individuals that have completely opposing life styles. 



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