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
Category: Living with Sight Loss
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
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Disability Pride 2024
It is July, which means it is time to celebrate Disability Pride 2024, and I am reflecting on what Disability Pride means to me. I first heard of Disability Pride in 2021 and honestly thought, how can I be proud of being disabled? Why The Term Pride? Upon first learning about Disability Pride, I questioned…Continue readingDisability Pride 2024
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
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
After publishing my blind tech setup last year and receiving great feedback, I thought I would update. it for 2023. So, I am sharing what I use in my Blind Tech Setup this year, I hope you find it useful. Phone and Watch No change here, the iPhone 14 Pro Max and Apple Watch Ultra…Continue readingMy Blind Tech Setup 2023
Overview This is a series of posts exploring my sight loss journey, in the hope that it raises awareness and helps just one person. Growing up While growing up, I recall my Grandad having a sight issue, I was a child and really didn’t think much of it. He had adapted well and while he…Continue readingMy Sight Loss Journey – Part 1
In October, I embarked on a significant journey as a Blind person travelling by plane. This time, my destination was Abu Dhabi for work, returning to a familiar place but with new found challenges since my sight loss began. Despite a previous experience with air travel after losing my vision, this trip held special significance.…Continue readingHow Does a Blind Person Travel by Plane?
