by Mandy Swift | Jul 25, 2019 | Kates blog, News
The current bi-word for inclusivity and diversity, ‘difference’ can be a rollercoaster ride at times. As a member of the impairment club it can still feel as if your invitation to the empowerment parade has somehow gotten lost in the post. When confronted by the...
by Mandy Swift | Jul 9, 2019 | Kates blog, News
Did you know that 93% of people with significant visual impairments can perceive light? In other words, though I cannot see colours, shapes or people I can tell the difference between light and dark. I have light perception and feel that the older I am getting I am...
by Mandy Swift | Jul 4, 2019 | Kates blog, News
Today we have a guest blogger, Kris Gibson, who is a member at Southampton Sight and is visually impaired. I‘d be the first to admit that, when offered the opportunity to join the crew of the tall ship Lord Nelson by the good folks at Southampton Sight and the Jubilee...
by Mandy Swift | May 17, 2019 | Kates blog, News
Tuesday was the first day back in the office for me after a week’s holiday. I didn’t visit a hot sunny country and sit on a beach the entire time, not me! I visited the republic of Ireland with my partner and our friends. I recently wrote a blog about the Sunflower...
by Mandy Swift | May 7, 2019 | Kates blog, News
I’d like to start this blog by thanking everybody at the Jubilee Sailing Trust and Global Marine who made it possible for Southampton Sight to join Tenacious and her crew for a day sail. Although I have sailed with the JST twice before on Lord Nelson (affectionately...
by Mandy Swift | May 1, 2019 | Kates blog, News
Today we have a guest blogger, Steve Boswell, who is a Trustee at Southampton Sight and is visually impaired. Last Tuesday Kate, Brian, Sue, Angela and myself took part in an Astronomy Focus Group at the University of Southampton where Poshak Gandhi has been working...
Telling it how it is living as a blind man and letting children walk in his footsteps. Read Kris’s experience with Primary school children in Southampton.
Eye Health Information Day – Thursday 1st August
Ivy’s legacy – we must remember why we were formed, why we exist and who really matters
Kris’s Blog – My trip on the Lord Nelson
Free Music Workshop – Friday 12th July
Sight Loss Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you Laura
Shared Spaces
Life As A Visually Impaired Single Mum