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By Nathan Tree The Amazon Echo device range is both a revolutionary voice control system as well as an affordable gadget that makes it accessible to the masses. As the logistic giant continues to release new models and capabilities, it is becoming more and more a tool for blind and visually impaired people worldwide. So …
By Nathan Tree As you may have read in one my earlier posts, when the COVID-19 lockdown first happened, I took to learning to read and write braille. I have now completed both the RNIB Fingerprints course and the UEB online course, which means I have learned up to grade 2. I am growing ever …
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By Rona Smith. When it comes to independence, cooking is a crucial skill that blind and visually impaired people must learn. But the kitchen can be a very visual environment. So how do you master this potentially difficult and dangerous part of everyday life? Rona Smith has compiled a list of tips that can help. …
By Nathan Tree On Tuesday 18the of August, Peter White discussed on BBC Radio 4’s ‘In-Touch’ program the implications for blind and visually impaired people going back to work as restrictions on the COVID-19 lockdown begin to lift and workplaces start to reopen. This coincides with recent news that the UK Government are encouraging businesses …
By Rona Smith My name is Rona Smith, I am 19 years-old and I am visually impaired. One of my main goals in life is to be independent. For example: I want to be able to cook some basic meals that are nutritious, but not too fancy. I just want to be able to cook …
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By Dr Gurjeet Jutley (OAB Trustee and ophthalmic surgeon at the John Radcliffe Eye Hospital, you can find out more about Gurjeet by going to his website: www.gurjeetjutley.com) Many people remain unaware of the relationship between diet and eyesight. However, a poor-quality diet really can have a negative impact on your eyesight. Fruits, vegetables and …
By Nathan Tree Living with sight loss often puts up barriers when it comes to being active. But when coupled with social isolation keeping us all at home and social distancing limiting how people can be guided, it can feel like an impossibility for some. As an avid Blind Ice Hockey player myself, having my …
Current government guidelines requires us to stay two metres apart, this can cause huge challenges for blind and partially sighted people. A lot of changes that have been made in our towns and shops are of a visual nature: signs, arrows, one way walkways etc. We’re encouraging people to, be kind and offer assistance. Our …
