As my sight loss has progressed, I have learnt to identify clothes when blind by adapting how I select and organise my wardrobe. I’ve opted to have all my socks the same, making pairing and finding socks easier. For t-shirts, I choose ones with patterns on the front that I can feel to know which…Continue readingHow to Identify Clothes when Blind
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Since starting to lose my sight I have realised the importance of accessibility and the impact it has on everyone. During this time, I have become passionate about understanding accessibility from many perspectives and the changes needed to embed accessibility into everything we do. To help improve the breadth of my knowledge and to demonstrate…Continue readingCPACC Exam Preparation
There are many Smart Glasses available to support blind and low vision users, but are they for you? Well, that is going to depend on many factors, such as your level of vision and the scenarios you want to use them. In this article, I will outline the categories of smart glasses and their use…Continue readingBlind and Low Vision Smart Glasses Explained
Finding gifts is hard, it is even harder when buying for blind and low vision friends and family. The Blind and Low Vision Gift Guide is here to help with some inspiration. Cards Most cards have fancy fonts and poor contrast, making them hard for blind and low vision recipients to enjoy, that’s where specialist…Continue readingBlind and Low Vision Gift Guide – Fall 2024
In September, I attended Sight Village Northeast, held at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, to explore the latest in assistive technology to help the Blind and Low Vision community. After recording some audio interviews at Sight Village Central back in 2023, which Double Tap kindly aired, I was keen to repeat. Double Tap now includes…Continue readingSight Village Interviews – Behind the Scenes
The Meta Ray Ban smart glasses have been taking the blind and low vision community by storm. I had held off until the recent announcement by Meta that they are partnering with Be My Eyes. This brings Call a Volunteer to the glasses, at which point I couldn’t resist any longer. After owning them for…Continue readingBlind Meta Ray Ban Review
After spending a few years experimenting with Braille, I’ve primarily used digital Braille displays and had only a slate for Braille creation. Upon being offered a Perkins Brailler and noticing some Braille Embossers in need of a new home, I chose to pursue embossing Braille more easily. The Perkins Brailler The Perkins Brailler functions similarly…Continue readingExtending my ways of Embossing Braille
After a decade, with my vision gradually worsening, I decided it was time to upgrade our TV to a larger model. Despite researching intermittently over a couple of years, determining which TV and sound system would offer an accessible TV setup proved challenging. Existing Setup I upgraded from a 2014 Samsung 55-inch UHD LCD TV,…Continue readingAccessible TV Setup 2024
I was asked recently if a PDF generated by a colleague was accessible to me as a screen reader. As it happens, it wasn’t, and I provided feedback. But it got me into looking for tools that allows people to check PDF accessibility. Aren’t all PDF’s accessible? Heck no, far from it. PDF is one…Continue readingHow to Check PDF Accessibility
Overview This is a series of posts exploring my sight loss journey, in the hope that it raises awareness and helps just one person. If you missed Part 1, read My Sight Loss Journey – Part 1. Surrendering My Driving Licence In late 2015 I reduced my driving, especially at night, when I felt I…Continue readingMy Sight Loss Journey – Part 2
