Rosalind is a support worker for Deafblind UK and has been walking 5 miles a day to make sure our clients are safe and well during the lockdown. “Walking through … Read more
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Deafblind UK receives generous support each year through working with businesses across the UK. We find that, for large organisations, there are often well established systems for identifying and supporting … Read more
By Tim Locke, Technology Manager, Deafblind UK As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, social interaction with friends and family has reduced for everyone. This can lead to an increased … Read more
Thousands of people in the UK are living with sight and hearing loss, but how can you tell whether you, or someone you know, is one of them? Early signs … Read more
The University of Birmingham has published the results of a Longitudinal Transition Study, funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust, following the experiences of young people with vision impairment from secondary school … Read more
Today’s guest blog comes from our Engagement Officer, Andrew Barnes, who has reviewed some loop systems that are available now for people with hearing loss to use: Action on hearing … Read more
This article was originally posted on Headphonesty. Thank you for your kind permission to share this on our site. The results of these headphone checks will depend on your hearing … Read more
“I cannot imagine my life without technology,” says Molly Watt, a Deafblind UK member, Accessibility and Usability Consultant and social media superstar from Berkshire. Molly’s journey with technology began in infancy, … Read more
Jennifer served in the Women’s Air Force before working as a shorthand typist for many years. Seven years ago, she was diagnosed with macular degeneration, which causes gradual loss of … Read more
National sight and hearing loss charity, Deafblind UK is working with the largest privately owned construction company in the UK, Laing O’Rourke, to raise awareness of sight and hearing damage … Read more