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National Braille week 2012

Posted on 5 January 2012 in Guest's Blog

Recently I was asked if I thought the art of reading braille would fade out, now that assistive technology has become common place in homes and offices of people with sight loss. I replied that, to me, it still has a very important role to play, both in leisure activities and the working lives of blind and partially sighted people.

Career Coach 2011 - Initial thoughts

Posted on 7 July 2011 in Guest's Blog

To ‘jump’ on board the career coach is a good analogy for this day. I believe you have to be fearless and have courage to take opportunities like this that blow into your vision. There are so many opportunities blowing in the wind, that it is easy to miss them.

Success with the DLA

Posted on 9 February 2011 in Guest's Blog

Since I last wrote a few things have happened. I got my Certificate of Visual Impairment through from the hospital – it said my vision has deteriorated.

Getting my sight reassessed

Posted on 16 December 2010 in Guest's Blog

Just thought I'd let you know how I'm getting on as things have moved on a little since I last blogged about still waiting for the call about the DLA.

The waiting game

Posted on 26 November 2010 in Guest's Blog

So, here I am, still waiting . There has been movement but not very quickly.

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