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...
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 11, 2019 | News
We were really impressed with the thought and detail that had gone into the session, which was fantastically run and the children really enjoyed. Children are already showing a clear understanding of the different experiences people have and the activities allowed...
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 | Mar 26, 2019 | News
Problem Solving, Team Building and Cooking your own lunch! 4 young people from Southampton Sight spent a very cold and windy Saturday at Woodmill Activity Centre last week. It was a wonderful opportunity to problem solve and work together to build bridges, make...
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?...
Sight Loss Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you Laura
Shared Spaces
Life As A Visually Impaired Single Mum
The fun you have when traveling with passenger assistance through airports – COMMUNICATION MATTERS!
Southampton Sight’s time aboard Tenacious
Equality and Diversity in action – great feedback from Kanes Hill Primary School teachers – Penguin and Elephant classes