Well, for legally blind registered barrister Haleemah Farooq, who was due to take professional pictures when she was called to the Bar after smashing her exams, the pictures looked a bit different. AdvertisementThe lawyer, 25, from Slough, posed with the cane that helps her get around, instead of the piece of paper. AdvertisementShe wrote: “This picture speaks volumes to me as a British Pakistani, blind Muslim woman. When taking the professional pictures at my Call ceremony I ensured that my white cane was in the photo because it is significant to my journey as a legally blind barrister. “I have always been a confident person but have only recently started to use my white cane full time,” she added.

Source: Huffington Post May 09, 2022 20:06 UTC