Walking into a secondary school open evening feels a bit like stepping into the future. Your child’s next big chapter is right there in front of you. The staff are warm, the students are enthusiastic guides, and the facilities are on full display. At this particular school, I noticed some really positive touches. Adjustable-height sinks…Continue readingSecondary School Open Evenings: Spotting the Hidden School Accessibility Barriers
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Will a Travel Router save our holiday? We are heading on family holiday to Scotland involving three different hotels and a holiday cottage, which means we will be connecting to many Wifi networks. The connecting to wifi networks isn’t too bad when there is just your devices, but as a family of four with multiple…Continue readingTravel Router: Avoiding Hotel Wifi Hell
In preparation for a trip to Sight Village, I wanted to up my game with accessible wireless microphones after getting tangled in cables last time. Trying to hold the gimbal still in one hand and hold the microphone in the other with a cable between the microphone and the phone, then headphones plugged into the…Continue readingFinding Accessible Wireless Microphones
I Started sharing my Blind Tech Setup in 2022 and recieved great feedback. Updating last year to great feedback. So I decided not to disappoint by updating my Blind Tech Setup 2025. I am sharing what I use in my Blind Tech Setup this year, I hope you find it useful. Phone and Watch I…Continue readingMy Blind Tech Setup 2025
Finding gifts is hard, it is even harder when buying for blind and low vision friends and family. The Blind and Low Vision Gift Guide is here to help with some inspiration. Cards Most cards have fancy fonts and poor contrast, making them hard for blind and low vision recipients to enjoy, that’s where specialist…Continue readingBlind and Low Vision Gift Guide – Fall 2024
In September, I attended Sight Village Northeast, held at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, to explore the latest in assistive technology to help the Blind and Low Vision community. After recording some audio interviews at Sight Village Central back in 2023, which Double Tap kindly aired, I was keen to repeat. Double Tap now includes…Continue readingSight Village Interviews – Behind the Scenes
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Disability Pride 2024
It is July, which means it is time to celebrate Disability Pride 2024, and I am reflecting on what Disability Pride means to me. I first heard of Disability Pride in 2021 and honestly thought, how can I be proud of being disabled? Why The Term Pride? Upon first learning about Disability Pride, I questioned…Continue readingDisability Pride 2024
After a decade, with my vision gradually worsening, I decided it was time to upgrade our TV to a larger model. Despite researching intermittently over a couple of years, determining which TV and sound system would offer an accessible TV setup proved challenging. Existing Setup I upgraded from a 2014 Samsung 55-inch UHD LCD TV,…Continue readingAccessible TV Setup 2024
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Switch to a Mac from PC
I decided to switch to a Mac from PC in late 2023, and I must say that I wish I had made the move much earlier…. However, there are a few adjustments I needed to make and thought I would note them down to help others. How does the Mac Differ? I found this short…Continue readingSwitch to a Mac from PC
Overview This is a series of posts exploring my sight loss journey, in the hope that it raises awareness and helps just one person. If you missed Part 1, read My Sight Loss Journey – Part 1. Surrendering My Driving Licence In late 2015 I reduced my driving, especially at night, when I felt I…Continue readingMy Sight Loss Journey – Part 2
