by Mandy Swift | Apr 15, 2019 | Kates blog, News
Health warning: please do not read on if you are easily offended, the following post discusses cyclists, silent cars and shared spaces and although I will try to not be too one-sided these are all my own thoughts and opinions. Before I say what I really think I will...
by Mandy Swift | Apr 9, 2019 | Kates blog, News
Kate has been traveling again but not over land or sea. This time she visited Belfast so took the quick option – a flight. Whilst traveling I was made aware of a scheme that makes it easier for people who have a hidden disability to travel through airports in the...
by Mandy Swift | Feb 14, 2019 | Kates blog, News
This morning I had a visit from Tony Shrub who works for Sight and Sound Technology. He brought me a MiniVision mobile phone for demonstration in our resource centre. How many of you remember the old-style mobile phone that had no touch screen and a numerical keypad?...
by Mandy Swift | Feb 5, 2019 | Kates blog, News
Firstly, I’d like to wish you all a very belated happy new year and hope you had a well earnt rest over the festive period. Now the pleasantries are out of the way we can hopefully get on with the real reason I’m writing this and hopefully you’re interested to read...
by Mandy Swift | Dec 18, 2018 | Kates blog
This morning is the first chance in a while I have had to write my blog as over the last few weeks it has been a very busy time here at Southampton Sight. As well as getting ready for our Christmas festivities we have been doing our usual jobs and been coping with no...
by Mandy Swift | Nov 7, 2018 | Kates blog
Sonia and I went to the hospital to give a presentation to fifty 4th year undergraduate medical students as part of their week that they spend in the eye unit. Our presentation responds to learning outcomes set by the Royal College of Ophthalmology – breaking bad...
Equality and Diversity in action – great feedback from Kanes Hill Primary School teachers – Penguin and Elephant classes
UK Airports Hidden Disabilities Scheme
Problem Solving, Team Building and Cooking your own lunch!
Blind Ambition
World Braille Day – January 4th
Making Sight Loss Awareness Training work for Everyone!
Sight Loss Awareness In Action