15 years since we found out I, little deaf Molly, was going blind. I am 27 years old and have been registered DeafBlind for 15 years. I keep thinking about the hard fact that I’ve been blind over half of my life. Sighted days and memories are further away from me as the days and years past, as a person it’s daunting as a deaf person it’s pretty devastating. I’ve had questions like “do you remember what it’s like being sighted,” “when you dream, are you sighted?” And truthfully I don’t know how to answer these questions because truthfully I…
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As more and more brands become only available online organisations like Zara really need to get on top of online accessibility for all. Do people think that blind people don’t like fashion, or enjoy online clothes shopping? Judging by the poor user experience of a lot of clothing websites - you’d think so! Back in the day when we were allowed to go shopping in the flesh, browse the aisles, feel the fabrics and try on as many items as you’d like I like most have my few favourite brands and shops... Zara being towards the top of my list…
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I remember thinking 2020 is going to be my year, finally I’m getting somewhere, I’m going places, I had work plans, a diary full of work and travel all round Europe and Scandinavia - many events booked a year in advance, why? Because clients wanted me! Yes, I was approached directly. I cannot express how good that feels. My hard work, my desire and persistence to make a difference had really begun to pay off my work, my commitment and passion for accessibility, inclusion and positive change noticed for what it is. The importance of diversity. Could things really be…
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I was so excited about 2020, it was set to be another full year, lots of exciting projects, lots of learning, lots of educating, lots of travel, a new nephew and my own flat. Instead it’s been a year of cancelled travel, a bit of furlough, lots of remote working and learning, two nephews and here’s hoping that new flat happens too! I still learnt a lot, observed a lot and looked to solve some covid related challenges for those around me. Before Covid hit I had again been nominated for a couple of awards this year, I never win…
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Alex Elle: “I’m thankful for my struggle because without it I wouldn’t have stumbled across my strength.” I have addressed the isolation I experience because of Usher Syndrome on many occasions, how isolation can impact on my mental health and every day life. Helen Keller described DeafBlindness “Blindness seperates people from things; deafness seperates people from people.” I would imagine many now being asked to work from home, self isolate or social distancing because of Covid19 are feeling a level of isolation they have not experienced before and finding it difficult and it absolutely is. My condition is progressive and…
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