It’s not just the obvious audience of us visually impaired people who need information in different ways. Anyone with a “print/digital disability” needs it too. So much of how life operates now depends on being able to find and use…
Fabulous coincidence: just received these images of the “Seen” exhibition featuring some of us visually impaired people having a great time.
PERSONAL TAX Tell HMRC about untaxed income by 5 October We are reminding anyone who needs to complete a tax return for the first time to let us know by 5 October. This can be done by registering for…
Dear customer, Making sure you claim the right expenses helps you work out your taxable profit accurately and ensures you pay the correct amount of tax. Keeping good records is a great place to start. To help you with this,…
Will, another blind veteran, plus members of the Portsmouth Macular Degeneration group spent some happy and productive hours with us. First, we had a team cook-in when everyone contributed their chopping and culinary skills to a delicious lunch of poisson…
I have just sent a copy of my new book, ‘It Could be You’ to the Secretary of State for Work & Pensions. He needs a cross government strategy with proven practical answers (not just benefit cuts).
The BBC gave the event great coverage and, if you didn’t make it to the London show, check out the RNIB website for the 22 excellent images (with audio descriptions) and more about each of us who were portrayed. A…
Learned how to make macarons last weekend. My versions weren’t very uniform in shape and were far sweeter than I’d like. But inspirational: I’ll work out how to use our honey rather than sugar. If you are in London later…
Former Royal Navy Commander and blind baker, Penny Melville-Brown, is just one of the visually impaired achievers included in a professional photographic exhibition this week. RNIB is hosting Seen – an exhibition featuring a powerful portrait series that showcases…
The sous-chef and I were treated (for two big birthdays and an anniversary) to an absolutely splendid lunch at Lime Wood Hotel (Angela Hartnett’s empire) by Sue and Rod, Joan and Jeff. The trout tartare was definitely one to try…
