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Blue badges
A Blue Badge is a permit that allows you to use disabled parking spaces – which are usually closer to…
Going to the extreme
Life with sight and hearing loss has its challenges, but for some people, it motivates them to challenge themselves even…
Lifting the lockdown
Do those words fill you with excitement or dread? The relaxing of the lockdown restrictions is widely associated with positivity,…
Helen Keller
Helen Keller is one of the most well-known deafblind people in history, famous for her political activism, lecturing, writing and…
My pandemic experience – Robert
Covid-19 has affected us all in so many different ways. Here, our chairman Robert describes his experiences of being deafblind…
Remote friendships
It is undeniable that lockdown has been really hard but as isolated as we may have felt, it is comforting…
Could you be entitled to more support?
If sight and hearing loss affects your mobility, communication or ability to access information then you are entitled to a…
How to make life easier for colleagues with sight/hearing loss in lockdown
The COVID pandemic has changed lives across the globe, with many people now working and studying from home. Deaf advocate…
Book review: Silent Night by Nell Pattison
Joanne McVicker reviews Silent Night by Nell Pattison, a story told from the perspective of a BSL interpreter which gave…
The great outdoors
We all know the importance of exercise, but what we may not be aware of are the increased benefits of…
Keeping your mind active
Studies have shown that adopting good health habits can prevent cognitive decline and further reduce the risk of dementia. Some…
What is Usher Syndrome?
Usher Syndrome is a genetic, inherited condition which causes hearing loss, sight loss and in some cases, poor balance. The…