SeeSaw Club

I recently had the opportunity to attend a new and exciting workshop. It wasn't just a regular craft session -- it was a chance to interact with the people who were blind.  The main focus of the workshop was producing keychains and small doorbell-like items, but what made it remarkable was the person I worked with. The person who took part was blind, and we all worked together to make one of a kind items that looked like four-leaf clovers. As we worked together, we developed trust and comprehension through cooperation, communication, and detailed explanation. I built my own keychain, but what was more important was helping the other people make theirs. Seeing how excited and proud she was when the pieces were done really moved me.  After all, I was thankful when I left the workshop - not just because I got to help, but also because I learnt something. It taught me how to care about others and focus on my peer. At the last part of our session, we talked about what we took away ...

On June 22nd, I was given the incredible opportunity to participate in the National Showdown Competition as a volunteer for the event. Throughout the event, I was assigned various tasks, such as guiding visually impaired individuals through busy walkways, or keeping the score on a scorecard during a game. Although my tasks felt monotonous at first, spectating the players as they exchanged attacks at blinding speeds made the experience very engaging overall. It was truly inspiring to see the visually impaired community come together to enjoy the sport of Showdown, and I hope to continue to connect with the community through volunteering in the future as well.

 During this event, the SeeSaw Club members were given the meaningful opportunity to create keychains and doorbells out of string with visually impaired individuals. Each of us was paired one-on-one with a visually impaired individual. Throughout the experience, we worked side by side with our partners, tying knots and feeling the textures, assembling our final products. As we collaborated, we communicated comfortably and learned so much more about each other, making this a unique and memorable experience. Towards the end of the workshop, it no longer felt like one was helping the other, but rather it felt as if we were working as a single team. This experience reminded me that deep connections don't rely on the ability to see, but it is slowly built through communication, respect, and teamwork.