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Unseen: Listening to Visually Impaired South Africans

Unseen: Listening to Visually Impaired South Africans

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Publisher Price: $21.95

ISBN10: 1967673985
ISBN13: 9781967673988
Publisher: Catalyst Collective
Published: May 19 2026
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.45 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English

After artist Joanne Bloch experienced serious sight loss, she felt called to explore what it means to be visually impaired in our society. Unseen gives both her own reflections and those of 20 other South Africans, each told in the unique voice of its contributor. The conversations and stories in Unseen reveal many hidden complexities. They describe sensory and bodily adaptations, as well as the systemic barriers to basic rights that are built into our society. They show the constant need to counter ignorance and hostility and describe the social discomfort and isolation that often comes with visual impairment. Yet these are not narratives of passive victims. Instead, they are idiosyncratic, compelling expressions of courage, humour, solidarity and resilience. Most of all, they reflect a determination to live a rich and fulfilling life despite every difficulty.

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