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I’m Ayhan Kaya. I live in the Pazarcık district of Kahramanmaraş, Turkey. I’m visually impaired, and I’ve been involved in weightlifting for many years. I started the sport when I was 14 or 15. Ever since, weightlifting has been an important part of my life, and for me it’s not just a sport. It’s a way of showing what we can achieve. So far, I’ve won national titles and medals at world and European championships. I have around 20 to 30 medals. Sometimes my children see them and tease me: “Dad, what are we going to do with all these medals? Where are we going to put them?” Their words make me smile, and they also remind me of all the effort I’ve put in over the years.

When Yassin Loukili first brought his WeWALK Smart Cane 2 home to Spain, he wasn’t just adopting a new mobility tool, he was introducing a new era of accessibility to those around him. As a programmer, Yassin has followed WeWALK’s evolution for years, tracking its development as far back as 2018. Today, he is showing how smart technology can transform daily travel into an empowering, social experience.

The holiday season is almost here, and the search for the perfect gift is on. If someone you love is blind or has low vision, you may find yourself wondering: What would they truly like? Let’s go through the options together!

White Cane Day is observed every year on October 15, but how did the day come about? In 1963, the National Federation of the Blind asked every U.S. governor to proclaim it, and a year later Congress authorized the President to proclaim it every year. Here’s a quick look at how the day came about and what it’s meant to stand for.

For blind and low vision adults, a tree branch that is lower than expected, or a stop sign can be a challenge in everyday life. However, the WeWALK Smart Cane 2 is changing how these everyday moments are navigated, by adding a layer of real-time information that a traditional cane cannot provide!

Some gifts genuinely change life. What DJ Ardi’s friends gave him for his 50th birthday falls firmly into the unforgettable gifts category, and we are happy to be a part of it! As a blind DJ who speaks through music on stage, Ardi has the coolest birthday party, and his friends saw a milestone birthday as the perfect moment to give him something that would make a difference: the WeWALK Smart Cane 2!

For Jenny Dawson, a 63-year-old from Perth, Australia, mobility is second nature. Having used a traditional cane for over 40 years, she describes herself as a “very proud older lady who is very independent”. Living as part of a totally independent blind couple with her husband, Jenny has raised two sons and considers herself to be on the high end of mobility independence. Whether using public transport or taxis, she is highly skilled at navigating her community.

Moh Jetha, a London-based retiree with a background in hotel financing and property management as well as a chocolate shop owner, recently faced a significant shift in his life after losing most of his vision within a few months. However, since adopting the WeWALK Smart Cane 2, he describes the experience as a complete “life-changer”.

“WeWALK doesn’t just detect obstacles—it offers so much more. If this is where we are today, thinking about where it could evolve tomorrow is truly exciting.” These words belong to Ayşenur Otlu, a 24-year-old Translation and Interpreting student. She shared her journey to independence—from Balıkesir to Istanbul, Erzurum, and Bandırma—and how meeting WeWALK transformed her life.

Christopher Clarke is a veteran living in Lexington, Kentucky. After being diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2021, his vision was affected by optic nerve damage during his treatment. While this transition was a significant learning experience, Chris maintains a grounded perspective, stating, “life is good and everything’s okay”.