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Celebrity eye trivia: Which actress kept secret that she was blind in one eye? Which pop group member couldn’t recognize the faces of his adoring fans? http://bit.ly/29sNRlZ

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20/01/2017

This is great not only for people with dementia but also for people with other disabilities. It's very disconcerting when you're at a till and you can hear people huffing and puffing behind you.

11/03/2016

Necessity is the mother of invention.

It started with frustration at Christmas, says Connor McLeod, 13. Blind since birth, he couldn't tell how much money he'd been given. So he start

06/11/2015

Hello Friends and Colleagues, Past and Present!, I just wanted to say hello to you all and let you know that I have recently rebranded my IT tutoring services to VIPtek.
I have had a great few years trading as CCPH, but having decided to refocus the business to concentrate much more on the specific area of helping those with Visual Impairment to step out into the tech world, I thought it time to change the name to something a little more in keeping.
I have attached my flyer and would love to hear what you think of it – are we hitting the right spot? I’d also really like to hear from you if you are thinking of taking up some training again - I am available for private tuition or longer term contract work right now.

27/08/2015

Have you ever noticed that when you have an outward sign of your disability people do not know how to address you? I carry a white stick, so yes, you have guessed it, I am visually impaired.
It wasn't until yesterday when I was on my way to an event that I really noticed it. Now, as I was walking in through the vehicle entrance, I saw two people wearing Hi-Vis jackets. As I got closer I moved to the side so I was practically hugging the fence. Those of you who are VI will know what I'm talking about. Then all of a sudden one Hi-Vis crossed to the other side, or at least his jacket did, since that was what I could actually see of him, and then he started shouting: " Over here, this way, come on girl" (whistle), "Over 'ere girl" (another whistle and patting his knees). Again, more emphatically, "Over 'ere" (whistle, whistle) and again "Girl, GIRL!"
You can guess what I thought – oh, he's talking to a dog! But I couldn't hear or see one. Oh well, I guess the dog will emerge sooner or later...
It wasn't until I almost collided with the second Hi-Vis that I realised that:
a) He too was visually impaired as he had a guide dog, and
b) Hi-Vis one was talking to me
Some of you might think it was obvious that he was talking to me, but if you are used to hearing owners address their dogs then you may be able to understand my confusion..
Now, I don't know, perhaps I'm old fashioned but what is wrong with going up to a person, gently touching an arm and saying "Excuse me, Sir (or Madam), you're about to walk into someone or something. Can I help you to safety or can we take a few steps to the right or left?"
What do you think? Have you had similar experiences? Please share!