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Little Lady, Big Journey: Notes from a VI traveller
The world can be a daunting place for those of us living with sight loss. There are many aspects of everyday life which require us to tackle many obstacles in order to live our lives to their full potential. One of these aspects which takes a lot of our consideration and poses a daily challenge, is transport.
Driving Blind
I didn't start losing my sight until I was in my 20's, so as a standard rite of passage for a Torontonian teenager, when I was 16, I got my driver's license. But unlike a lot of females who see driving as a mechanism to get from A to B and not something that involves pleasure, I was the quintessential boy racer. I loved driving and I loved driving fast.
What do we want? Free travel. When do we want it? Now!
As a dyed-in the-wool socialist I am disturbed by fundamental services such as healthcare, education and transport being offered to people on a postcode lottery basis. Often this arises due to the government seeking to bring in strong legislation but then succumbing to lobbies from amongst others the private sector and local authorities. The Free Bus Pass Scheme is no exception.
Stress-free tube travel?
If you have ever been on a platform in a central London tube station during rush hour wondering if you will ever be able to get anywhere near the train let alone actually get on the thing, it is understandable that you might grumble. I was a grumbler once too, but no more.
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