Celebrating blind awareness month, fabulous volunteers from all over the UK gathered near Winchester last weekend for the annual conference of the national Talking News Federation. These are the stalwarts from local Associations who create audio recordings for people who…
Fabulous volunteers from all over the UK gathered near Winchester last weekend for the annual conference of the national Talking News Federation. These are the stalwarts from local Associations who create audio recordings for people who have difficulty reading local…
This long running TV programme is looking for visually impaired people to take part. The information is below and I asked them about accessibility for people like us. They said: “In terms of the Showstopper challenge specifically, it’s difficult for…
We all remember the first three: Reading, wRiting and aRithmetic. But isn’t there another that is fundamental to life success: Rapport. Over many years, I’ve met many people with all the grades and qualifications that mark their intellect but still…
It’s been a couple of decades, I reckon, since I last joined the naval lawyers for their annual bash. I would have said “knees-up” but we are rather a more sedate and sober collection of serving and retired officers, with…
It’s been a couple of decades, I reckon, since I last joined the naval lawyers for their annual bash. I would have said “knees-up” but we are rather a more sedate and sober collection of serving and retired officers, with…
PERSONAL TAX Self Assessment: register by 5 October HMRC is reminding anyone who needs to complete a tax return for the first time to register for Self Assessment by 5 October. Customers may need to complete a tax return if…
Recording more recipes for the national Talking News Federation just recently. They’ll distribute my versions of rough puff pastry, hot chocolate drink and yoghurt bread to local organisations across the country. Being blind doesn’t have to stop us making great…
Recording more recipes for the national Talking News Federation just recently. They’ll distribute my versions of rough puff pastry, hot chocolate drink and yoghurt bread to local organisations across the country. Being blind doesn’t have to stop us making great…
Imagine this edited version of the BBC’s summary of Lady Justice Thirlwall’s report findings were written about vulnerable adult patients like you and me. My conclusion is: Many of us with life-changing health conditions, disabilities and other vulnerabilities aren’t against…
