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.
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...
When the blind can see – do we know what we are looking at?
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...
Kris’s Blog – My trip on the Lord Nelson
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...
The fun you have when traveling with passenger assistance through airports – COMMUNICATION MATTERS!
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...
Southampton Sight’s time aboard Tenacious
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...
Looking at stars with our ears: Making astronomy accessible to the Visually Impaired community
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...
Bikes, Silent Cars and White Canes – They don’t mix well
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...
UK Airports Hidden Disabilities Scheme
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...
Retro Mobile Phone with New Technology
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?...
Kate on the Road
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...
Kate on the Road
Hello I’m Kate, the Access Technology Advisor here at Southampton Sight.
I’ve been blind since birth but that doesn’t stop me doing what I want to do. I want to share with you highlights of my work and my world. Read my blog!