Abdallah Shahat, 58, lost his eyesight at age 19, but it hasn't slowed him down. The father of three has found a way to make the most of his talents - including repairing home appliances - which allows him to earn enough income to support his family.
Egyptian Father's Talents Limitless, Despite Visual Disability
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Abdallah says losing his eyesight has never limited him. He finds new hope in every morning. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
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Abdallah Shahat is a 58-year-old blind man living in Shubra El-Kheima, the fourth-largest city in Egypt and part of Greater Cairo. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
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His neighbors help to guide him walking whenever they can. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
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Abdallah also can walk by himself. "I count my steps, and I know about the directions and landmarks, if I go anywhere for only once, I could go back on my own," he says. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)