The outlook was not good. It was 9:30am. The temperature was rising. The toilet queues were enormous. And I’d just managed to tell a vegan person that my family was taking me out for KFC later. Despite my faux pas, waiting with bated breath at the London Marathon starting line was one of the most … Read more
Our Connecting Lives project, which introduces the possibilities and benefits of digital technology to people with deafblindness, is a finalist for the ‘Digital Skills or Inclusion Initiative of the Year’ at the Digital Leaders Awards and public voting is now open. Digital Leaders is the nationwide programme for promoting effective, long-term digital transformation across government, … Read more
Low Vision and Hearing Loss Day 28th June 10.30am – 3.30pm Deafblind UK, Cygnet Road, Hampton, Peterborough PE7 8FD A free event for anyone who is affected by sight loss, hearing loss or both! Naidex 26th – 27th March NEC Birmingham Naidex, Europe’s most established event dedicated to the future of disability and independent … Read more
We are a nation of book worms. Last year nearly 191 million books were sold in the UK. Some of us enjoy the thrill of a good novel to unwind and escape from the day. Others are drawn to the physical experience of a book; the feel of the pages as they become more and … Read more
Having reduced sight and hearing doesn’t mean you’re banned from cooking up a storm in the kitchen. Here are our top tips for foodies: Lighting Before you reach for the pans, think about the lighting in your kitchen. Is there enough of it? Too much? Is it useful? Task lighting such as spotlights or under-unit … Read more
Deafblind UK is proud to be working with Guide Dogs and the Suffolk Police Learning and Development Team to ensure police officers understand the impact of an attack on a guide dog. The three organisations have teamed up to produce a video and an online learning tool for Suffolk Police Force. This will train police … Read more
Prevention is better than cure when it comes to sight and hearing loss, so here are our top tips for looking after your eyes and ears. To protect your hearing: Turn the music down Listening to loud music through headphones can cause irreversible hearing damage. Turn the volume down to 60% of the devices maximum. … Read more
26th – 27th March NEC Birmingham Naidex, Europe’s most established event dedicated to the future of disability and independent living, is back for its 45th anniversary on the 26th & 27th of March 2019, at Birmingham’s NEC! With last year’s edition still sending ripples throughout the entire disability sector, this year’s Naidex will look to … Read more
28th June 10.30am – 3.30pm Deafblind UK, Cygnet Road, Hampton, Peterborough PE7 8FD A free event for anyone who is affected by sight loss, hearing loss or both! Come along and discover tools and services to improve life with sight and hearing loss. This free exhibition will be jam packed with local organisations that have … Read more
According to the British Tinnitus Association, 30% of us will experience Tinnitus at some point in our lifetime and 10% of us will have persistent tinnitus. But what is it? Tinnitus is when you hear a ringing or other sound in your ears that isn’t actually coming from anywhere. You might have experienced this for … Read more