Lots of you now have a new perspective on what it is like to see the world differently
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So use this opportunity to educate yourselves about visual impairment & the barriers blind people experience.
Here is a thread of blogs, people to follow & info (please add to it)
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So use this opportunity to educate yourselves about visual impairment & the barriers blind people experience.
Here is a thread of blogs, people to follow & info (please add to it)
I use a white cane to navigate the world, it helps me find obstacles & avoid hazards. Unfortunately a lot of people don& #39;t pay attention to their surroundings
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If you see someone using a white cane, please give them space!
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If you see someone using a white cane, please give them space!
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I am visually impaired, but like many blind people who use a white cane or guide dog, I don& #39;t have total vision loss.
I can see colours & read large print.
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I can see colours & read large print.
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It is important to understand that living with low vision or without sight isn& #39;t a tragedy.
Blind & visually impaired people live full, independent & joyful lives.
Our vision isn& #39;t the problem, it& #39;s the social barriers created by an inaccessible world https://www.inclusionlondon.org.uk/disability-in-london/social-model/the-social-model-of-disability-and-the-cultural-model-of-deafness/">https://www.inclusionlondon.org.uk/disabilit...
Blind & visually impaired people live full, independent & joyful lives.
Our vision isn& #39;t the problem, it& #39;s the social barriers created by an inaccessible world https://www.inclusionlondon.org.uk/disability-in-london/social-model/the-social-model-of-disability-and-the-cultural-model-of-deafness/">https://www.inclusionlondon.org.uk/disabilit...
Making the world more accessible means that blind & visually impaired people can participate equally! It removes these barriers.
For example, thanks to @NaughtyDog putting loads of effort into #TheLastOfUsParteII
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For example, thanks to @NaughtyDog putting loads of effort into #TheLastOfUsParteII
Lucy Edwards @lucyedwards is a blind youtuber & Make Up expert.
Lucy share& #39;s her top tips on Glow Ups and fashion as a blind gal.
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Lucy share& #39;s her top tips on Glow Ups and fashion as a blind gal.
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My friends @blindseyeview @dog_gem & @blindequestrian are all visually impaired & passionate about horse riding!
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They blog about blind riding & give top tips on their blog https://blindseyeview.wordpress.com/blog-2/ ">https://blindseyeview.wordpress.com/blog-2/&q...
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The fantastic @BlindDad_Uk is a blind parent, & shares his experiences of looking after two young children.
Amit joyfully shares all his top tips as a Blind Dad!
He is also supported by the adorable @Kika_GuideDog who guides Amit around London.
Amit joyfully shares all his top tips as a Blind Dad!
He is also supported by the adorable @Kika_GuideDog who guides Amit around London.
Check out the wickedly wonderful @snarkbat who is a Deafblind writer, feminist & popular culture expert.
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There are loads of brilliant bloggers who share information & advice for people experiencing sight loss or adapting to life with low vision.
I particularly recommend @chloeltear @lifeofablindgrl @myblurredworld for any young visually impaired people
I particularly recommend @chloeltear @lifeofablindgrl @myblurredworld for any young visually impaired people
The #Disability community on twitter is incredible & has so much knowledge to share.
I wholeheartedly recommend you follow more blind, visually impaired & disabled people, & will link more below.
Who knows, it might just change how you see the world...
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I wholeheartedly recommend you follow more blind, visually impaired & disabled people, & will link more below.
Who knows, it might just change how you see the world...
Here is a fab follow list of Black people & POC who are Blind, Deafblind or visually impaired.
@HabenGirma
@TSReid
@bhavini_makwana
@YoungMadB
@NotOurCat
@ShonaClaire_
@FreakyFwoof
@BlindDad_Uk
@saysnidhigoyal
@fomt19
@kg_mini_me
Follow & RT
#DisabledPeopleForBlackLives
@HabenGirma
@TSReid
@bhavini_makwana
@YoungMadB
@NotOurCat
@ShonaClaire_
@FreakyFwoof
@BlindDad_Uk
@saysnidhigoyal
@fomt19
@kg_mini_me
Follow & RT
#DisabledPeopleForBlackLives
Follow these guide dog owners for info about how they navigate the world! (also dog pics)
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@blindseyeview
@DavisonEm
@MollyBOfficial
@HabenGirma
@blindseyeview
@bhavini_makwana
@Kika_GuideDog
@DasherGuidedog
@lucyedwards
@Johnboy_Cook
@RetiredArnieGD
@PawsAtTheKerb
@blindseyeview
@DavisonEm
@MollyBOfficial
@HabenGirma
@blindseyeview
@bhavini_makwana
@Kika_GuideDog
@DasherGuidedog
@lucyedwards
@Johnboy_Cook
@RetiredArnieGD
@PawsAtTheKerb
More great visually impaired folk to follow include:
@mrjd1984
@BlindKattBlues
@BlindGuider
@NathanEdge94
@ellenffb
@JamesRath
@stevesaylor
@cosmo_holly
@emmajtracey
@LizzieCapener
@JDLskier
@AngieBeatDown
@JC12209
@LibbyClegg
@CatchTheseWords
@EllenWatson95
@mrjd1984
@BlindKattBlues
@BlindGuider
@NathanEdge94
@ellenffb
@JamesRath
@stevesaylor
@cosmo_holly
@emmajtracey
@LizzieCapener
@JDLskier
@AngieBeatDown
@JC12209
@LibbyClegg
@CatchTheseWords
@EllenWatson95
Fab organisations that support visually impaired people
@guidedogs
@RNIB
@MetroVISports
@BeMyEyes
@neatebox
@LOOK_UK
@Henshaws
@LondonVisionUK
@Vision_Fdn
@BlindVeterans
@RSBCcharity
@VITalkPodcast
@VocalEyesAD
@NystagmusUK
@MacularSociety
@RNC_Hereford
@guidedogs
@RNIB
@MetroVISports
@BeMyEyes
@neatebox
@LOOK_UK
@Henshaws
@LondonVisionUK
@Vision_Fdn
@BlindVeterans
@RSBCcharity
@VITalkPodcast
@VocalEyesAD
@NystagmusUK
@MacularSociety
@RNC_Hereford