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“The problems diabetes could cause were never really drilled into me; either that or I didn’t want…

Richard has had type 1 diabetes since he was 16 which eventually lead to him losing most of his sight. We spoke to him recently about the…

Jun 14, 2018

“The problems diabetes could cause were never really drilled into me; either that or I didn’t want…

Jun 14, 2018

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Apple Music vs. Spotify: what’s the best streaming service for visually impaired people?

Streaming has become a hugely popular method of listening to music, with streams of singles and albums now contributing to the Official UK…

Mar 31, 2018

Apple Music vs. Spotify: what’s the best streaming service for visually impaired people?

Mar 31, 2018

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Museum Digital Touch Project wins Jodi Award

Our long running Art Gallery and Museum Group meet each month and visit a museum or gallery across Greater Manchester. Over the past 7…

Jan 15, 2018

Museum Digital Touch Project wins Jodi Award

Jan 15, 2018

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Five signs that someone may have sight loss and dementia

The signs of dementia and sight loss can often overlap, so when someone has dementia, deteriorating eyesight can go unnoticed and mistaken…

Dec 5, 2017

Five signs that someone may have sight loss and dementia

Dec 5, 2017

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Jake helps Team GB to European swimming success

We caught up with student and swimmer Jake after his recent trip to France where he represented Great Britain at the DSISO European…

Nov 28, 2017

Jake helps Team GB to European swimming success

Nov 28, 2017

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Travelling with sight loss (and children!)

Earlier this year Francesca Scott shared her experience with us of losing her sight at aged 39, with two young children, a full time job…

Oct 26, 2017

Travelling with sight loss (and children!)

Oct 26, 2017

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Five accessible banking features you (probably) didn’t know existed

The ability to manage your own finances and remain independent is essential but can be difficult when you’re visually impaired — in fact…

Oct 4, 2017

Five accessible banking features you (probably) didn’t know existed

Oct 4, 2017

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How I coped with losing my sight as a single mum

“I was diagnosed with Stargardts Macular Dystrophy just over 10 years ago aged about 39. For Stargardts this is relatively unusual as it’s…

Aug 11, 2017

How I coped with losing my sight as a single mum

Aug 11, 2017

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How accessible are photo and video sharing services if you have a visual impairment?

In this blog, I want to focus on the social media platforms that are specifically used for photo and video sharing: Snapchat, Instagram…

Jul 28, 2017

How accessible are photo and video sharing services if you have a visual impairment?

Jul 28, 2017

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“A visual impairment doesn’t hinder your experience; it enhances it”

As someone who is obsessed — no… enthusiastic — about musical theatre, what better show could there be to experience on a warm June evening…

Jul 27, 2017

“A visual impairment doesn’t hinder your experience; it enhances it”

Jul 27, 2017

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We are a charity that helps people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to achieve their ambitions and go beyond expectations.

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