Thursday, June 26, 2025

VIP as VIP is Back!


It’s been a long time since I last wrote here. Life moved fast. I got involved in bigger projects, working with companies, organisations, and institutions to develop strategies that make their spaces more inclusive — not just for the sake of compliance, but to truly welcome persons with disabilities.


I’ve found myself more and more in spaces designed without us in mind — boardrooms, trainings, websites, recruitment systems, digital tools — all built with good intentions, but still missing the most important part: the people they forget.


And somewhere along the way, I was reminded why I started VIP as VIP in the first place.


I became blind almost 10 years ago. And back then, I saw what it felt like to be the opposite of a VIP — to be underestimated, left out, or seen as an afterthought. That’s what pushed me to create this space: to flip the narrative. To say that vision impaired people are very important people — not because we need special treatment, but because we matter. Because we can lead, contribute, and thrive when given the chance.


Coming back to this blog now feels like returning to my roots.


I’ve grown. I’ve learned. I’ve worked with amazing people across sectors and countries. But the mission hasn’t changed — and neither has the need for real, honest conversations about inclusion.


So I’m bringing VIP as VIP back — as a space to share stories, lessons, and real-life strategies that make inclusion more than just a policy.


If you’ve been here before, thank you.

If you’re new, welcome.

I hope what I share here helps you see the world — and the people in it — a little differently.