Blogs
Things Not To Say to a Guide Dog Owner…
Does your dog know when the man is green on the crossing?! Will it take you to the pub if you tell it to?! What ...
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Out in the Dark
After diagnosis of a serious eye condition or sight loss, whilst the initial shock and fear is one hurdle to overcome, you may have no ...
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Eye Care and The Equality Act
Are your eye care services embracing The Equality Act? Are you doing everything you can to ensure that people with disabilities have the same access ...
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Losing my vision but not my job
This case study demonstrates the importance of why people require a workplace assessment in a timely manner to ensure they remain in employment with the ...
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Site for Sore Eyes – Website Accessibility
The democratising of digital technology There are over 2 million people in the UK living with sight loss and according to statistics, over 65% of ...
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Are Blind Students Being Supported Correctly at University?
Joanne’s Experience as a Blind Student I am registered blind and require additional support to carry out my studies. When I began at university, I ...
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Opticians Armed with Knowledge to Empower Patients with Sight Loss
Following the success of the Seeing Beyond the Eyes CET roadshow which brings the optical and sight loss sectors together for the benefit of patients ...
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Disempowered at The Eye Clinic
BJ Edwards shares his experience of accessing eye care in the 21st century. I have always received excellent medical care. As a patient who has ...
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Good Practice for Accessible Communications
If your organisation isn’t currently providing accessible formats of your print communications, here’s some advice on how you can approach the new service with confidence ...
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Supporting Low Vision Patients Who Can No Longer Drive
For many of us, learning to drive is one of life’s rites of passage. It represents a stepping-stone into adulthood, and a passport to independence ...
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