A catwalk with a difference
MIDRAND - Have you ever thought of the challenges a visually impaired person faces in a day?
Madon Business Projects hosted a gala dinner for the blind at the Calvary Methodist Church in Midrand. The event was an initiative to raise awareness of the challenges the visually impaired face on a daily basis. Event organiser Paula Sabeya said the event was also in celebration of World Sight and International White Cane Safety Day which fell on 10 to 15 October every year.
Six blind people did a catwalk guided by their white canes and Sibeya. Guests were challenged to blindfold themselves and try and get through eating a meal blindfolded.
Sibeya said, “We just wanted the guest to experience what visually impaired people go through each moment of the day from trying to eat their meals and navigating their way around their living spaces. The guests only had to do this for a short time, but it gives one an idea of what the visually impaired go through.”
A visually impaired DJ, Bongani Mbambo known as DJ Phobia kept the guest entertained and provided the music for models to walk to.
The visually impaired models were schooled by Juliet Keagile, owner of Figures Models, a modelling agency based in Midrand.
Sibeya said she would like to thank every one who contributed towards the food for the gala which included Calvary Methodist Church, Megaleleio Development, Figures Models,Tangled Hair Salon and MoroccanOil, the DJ Phobia, Pick and Pay Midway Mews, Dischem, Charmaine Creation, Plush Salon and the community.
