As my sight deteriorates, I realise that I am becoming increasingly dependent on my hearing and how relentless it is to listen all the time. This dependency made me feel vulnerable, especially for remaining in employment. Like most people I was vaguely aware of braille, so I started to investigate how I could learn more…Continue readingMy Journey to Learn Braille in 2021
Category: Health
Identifying as disabled is a complex decision that many struggle with. If you have a visible disability, it is harder to hide the disability. I have Cone Dystrophy, which is a progressive form of sight loss. So how did I handle Identifying as Disabled when I don’t look “Disabled”? On noticing challenges with reading my…Continue readingIdentifying as Disabled when you don’t look “Disabled”
Update 10 Jan 2021: Further information on the circumstances of Robin Williams death have come to light and been explained in a film called “Robin’s Wish“. I would highly recommend watching the movie. Like many of you, I was taken aback by the recent passing of Robin Williams. Robin gave us so much joy and…Continue readingRobin Williams: Last Gift… #RobinsLastGift
