Sima Raisi was born almost blind in one eye. Sadly, despite going to various doctors around Iran, her condition went undiagnosed until the sixth grade, by which time it was far too late to treat. Born into a conservative community in Iran’s Balochistan region, the odds of Sima living an independent life and reaching her dreams with her disability were stacked firmly against her. Miraculously, through the encouragement and support of her father, as well as her personal strength and resilience, Sima has gone on to achieve a great deal in a short amount of time. “The Heartbeat of Iran is not just…