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Vision Ability Tech Academy is participating in the Amashova Bike Race, held during Blind Awareness Month, to raise awareness about the challenges faced by visually impaired individuals and promote inclusivity. Partnering with AVIS, this event highlights the academy's mission to empower blind individuals through technology education and independence. The race serves as a platform to engage the public, showcase the potential of visually impaired individuals, and raise support for the academy's efforts to provide specialized training in assistive technologies. By participating, the academy also fosters partnerships that contribute to creating a more accessible and inclusive society for the blind community.

Join us on the 20th of October 2024 for the Amashova Bike Race in Durban, held during Blind Awareness Month! Vision Ability Tech Academy, in partnership with AVIS and Southern Sun Hotels, is racing for a cause—empowering the visually impaired through technology and inclusion. Come cheer us on as we ride to raise awareness and support for blind individuals, proving that with the right tools, everyone can thrive in today’s world. Whether you're riding or watching, your presence will make a difference. Let’s pedal together toward a future of accessibility and independence! See you at the finish line!

find out more about this event on https://www.shova.co.za/

Memories Shared: A special thank you to our Team
Sponsored by AVIS, Accomodation by Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani.

Our Team: Oarabile Mokoka, Gertude Nyamathe, Mosebetsi Mokoena and Jabu Ngobeni

Tebogo Motubatse with Marlon Bentley piloting the tandem bike in the 38km race.

In the 106km race, we had Victor Banda and Sibusiso Phafudi

Special Thanks to Tumelo Motubatse and Jabu Ngobeni

Please check out social media platforms for more : https://twitter.com/VataInfo/status/1849291529770205568

"I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to you for your incredible support throughout the
Ride4Sight campaign and my participation in the Amashova Bike Tour. Your sponsorship was
invaluable in making this initiative a reality, and I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere
appreciation.
As a blind person, riding a tandem bike and covering a distance of thirty-eight kilometers was a
significant challenge, especially with the added difficulty of cycling in the rain. However, I was not
alone in this journey. With the help of my pilot, Marlon, and the incredible support team around me,
I was able to push through the tough moments. A special mention goes to Tiro, who rode alongside
us and continuously encouraged and motivated me, helping me to finish the race. Their support was
invaluable and made this achievement possible.
Beyond the ride itself, this experience has taught us many valuable lessons, particularly when it
comes to organizing such a large-scale event. We learned the importance of managing logistics, such
as transporting the bikes to a different province, collecting them upon arrival, and ensuring we
reached the starting point on time. These challenges taught us how to better organize ourselves for
future events and ensure that everything runs smoothly.

I want to personally thank you for believing in the vision of this campaign and for helping
us bring attention to the capabilities of blind individuals. You have made a lasting impact."

Warm regards,

Tebogo Motubatse

Founder Of Vision Ability Tech Academy