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How to get Dark Mode websites on iPhone and iPad
Over the last few years there has been a rise in popularity of dark mode. Dark mode features are now readily available on operating systems and some websites.…
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How to use NFC to trigger Apple Shortcuts
A few months back, I saw an option in Apple Shortcuts to use an NFC to trigger a shortcut. Intrigued, I investigated How to use NFC to trigger…
Tactile Signage Enables Accessible Walks
After evangelising Braille to my family, I occasionally get sent images of Braille they see while out. This time it was of tactile signage for an accessible trail…
My Journey to Learn Braille in 2021
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…
How to Keep up With Blind Tech? Podcasts
Sight Loss is an emotional roller coaster, and I can honestly say that the best way I have processed the journey and keep up with blind tech, is…
5 Gift Ideas for Visually Impaired
Struggling with gift ideas for a visually impaired loved one? Here are 5 gift ideas to inspire you. 1. Amazon Echo Smart Speaker – Best Gift Idea for…
Sight Loss Tip: How to Read to Kids
Initially after diagnosis, I was still able to read my daugther bedtime stories providing I had sufficent light and large text. Over time this became more of a…
Identifying as Disabled when you don’t look “Disabled”
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,…
How to Find Accessible Lego Instructions for the Blind
Yesterday, I was trying to build a Lego set with my son. He isn’t old enough to read the instructions himself. I was frustrated with the paper instructions,…
Sight Loss Tip: Checking food temperature made simple
I personally find cooking and food preparation one of the more difficult daily tasks to do with sight loss. I found checking food temperature with a thermometer particularly…
