This is a photo of Sara Minkara. She wears a dark blue and black blazer with a patterned hijab. She holds a cane and stands in front of an American flag. She is smiling.

Seeing People As They Are, Not How They Look – With Inclusion & Disability Expert Sara Minkara

By Ashley Beard

Sara Minkara lost her sight at the age of seven but gained a greater awareness of herself and the world around her. Because she can’t interact with labels from a visual-lens, she has learned to withhold her assumptions about people and get to know them for who they really are. Sara Minkara is a Lebanese-American, Muslim woman and the Special Advisor on International Disability Rights. She is a self-described traveler, entrepreneur, introvert, and troublemaker who loves math and nature among other things.  In this episode of Traverse Talks with Sueann Ramella, Sara discusses her experience living as a blind woman in a world built for seeing people. Listen to this episode to learn why disability inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do, but a value for all people.

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