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After nearly four years of off and on flying solo, I am teaching myself braille.
I have found a volunteer one to one tutor 10 minutes away from my front door.
The iPhone as an aid
Way back in July I wrote my last blog where I described some of the visual aids that I use. The last one I discussed was my iPhone 4S. At first glance this is not a visual aid, but in practice, it is.
Audible.co.uk is a great resource for Audiobooks
As more people are moving away from CDs to downloads and even more people, not just VI people, are reaping the benefits of convenience and reading on the go. It's important to share good features.
Universal Credit
Universal Credit is a new means tested benefit that will replace most of the existing means tested benefits paid to working age people including tax credits from 2013 onwards. What is it, when will it come in and how will it work?
Random Acts of Kindness
A friend once told me that you don't see random acts of kindness anymore these days; that everyone is so focussed on their own lives and that we live in a selfish culture.
Always trust your guide dog!
I have only had my guide dog Isla for two months which will explain how I managed to get myself in this situation. I suppose you live and learn.
Why Sam Browne Freaks Me Out
For those not in the know a ‘Sam Browne’ is a fluorescent belt that blind people wear to notify others that we can’t see you and most likely won’t get out of your way.
One Man’s Vision exhibition, Gallery Oldham - Diary of a volunteer
When Henshaw’s asked if we had the time to volunteer to represent Henshaw’s at the OMV exhibition at Gallery Oldham, I was more than happy to help to do my bit to help raise awareness.
Back to work
I got the voluntary job I had applied for and discussed in my last blog and have been working there for a month now.
Audioboo - because sound is social
Today I wanted to talk about an app and a community I have recently joined; Audioboo.fm. It’s a free social media site where you can create your usual profile information, connect with friends, leave each other messages and update your status whenever you feel like. You can also follow other Audiobooer’s and various media/radio channels and all just by audio!
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