My visual impairment is not a setback – Kimiela Isaacs

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My visual impairment is not a setback – Kimiela Isaacs

Despite being born blind, 36-year-old Kimiela Isaacs has accomplished a lot in her lifetime. She is never one to ask for handouts, but the realities of COVID-19 have put her on a different path. As a recording musician and teacher, the pandemic...

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