Abdallah Shahat, 58, lost his eyesight at age 19, but it hasn't slowed him down. The father of three has found a way to make the most of his talents - including repairing home appliances - which allows him to earn enough income to support his family.
Egyptian Father's Talents Limitless, Despite Visual Disability
![Abdallah is known for being an expert in fixing household appliances like barrel washing machines, locally made stoves, ovens and kitchen mixers. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)](https://gdb.voanews.com/b385f398-f5c8-40de-9420-b146d1469bd8_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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Abdallah is known for being an expert in fixing household appliances like barrel washing machines, locally made stoves, ovens and kitchen mixers. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
![Abdallah can identify any spare part just by touching. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)](https://gdb.voanews.com/e47f020a-b74f-483d-b122-042f1705f0a6_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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Abdallah can identify any spare part just by touching. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
![Abdallah communicates with his clients by phone, or he meets them on the street. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)](https://gdb.voanews.com/bf450f36-0b21-49c3-af24-519ba1dce7ed_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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Abdallah communicates with his clients by phone, or he meets them on the street. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)
![Abdallah knows how to get to clients' places on his own, whether by walking or taking public transport. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)](https://gdb.voanews.com/ffd9644a-a963-40d1-9e4e-5957a24d26a4_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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Abdallah knows how to get to clients' places on his own, whether by walking or taking public transport. (Hamada Elrasam/VOA)