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 of Three Sisters by Wigan Council. The sign has a dark background with white text. Braille is directly under each block of text, making it accessible to…Continue readingTactile Signage Enables Accessible Walks
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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 by listening to podcasts. My first and favourite way to keep up with blind tech When I first came across RNIB Tech Talk, it was hosted by…Continue readingHow to Keep up With Blind Tech? Podcasts
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 Visually Impaired The Amazon Echo smart speaker is popular in homes today for the convenience it brings. but for the visually impaired, it provides a natural experience…Continue reading5 Gift Ideas for Visually Impaired
As 2020 draws to an end, I wanted to share Reflecting on 20 years in IT. Twenty years ago I started my first job as IT Manager for a Food Testing Laboratory. At 18 I found myself being solely responsible for all IT across two sites. This was my dream job, and I was determined…Continue readingReflecting on 20 years in IT
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2015 – 2017 The missing years…
Back in my 2014 year end blog my wife was pregnant and I was looking for a new car. A lot has changed in the last 3 years. Sophie was born in January 2015 and changed our lives for the better. Sure, there are times when I would happily send her to her Grandparents for…Continue reading2015 – 2017 The missing years…
It was the middle of the night, looking after my newborn daughter when I first realised that we had become obsessed with metrics and key performance indicators: How many times has she fed? When was the last feed, was it within 4 hours? How many nappies, what type of nappy and the average per day?…Continue readingDo you use Metrics or KPI’s at home?
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A look back at 2014
It’s New Year’s Eve and like most I am thinking about what 2014 meant for me. Noteworthy events of 2014 1. After years of trying my wife is pregnant and we are expecting our first child in January. 2. I became an uncle to my first niece. 3. I said good bye to my Grandma.…Continue readingA look back at 2014
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5 tips to enjoy life more
1. Reflect on the positives Whether it is a good or a bad time in your life, it is important to take a few minutes to look for the positives. During the good times, looking for the positives helps heighten the enjoyment and provide perspective on how good life is. Finding the positives in the…Continue reading5 tips to enjoy life more
Most of us have a car and spend thousands of pounds per year on paying off the finance and servicing it, but most of us spend less than an hour a day in our cars. On the other hand we spend an average of eight hours a day in bed and typically spend less than…Continue readingShould we rethink our definition of ‘Value’?
I admit it up front, this is an article about Apple, but before you groan and move on, hear me out. I am not here to talk about the latest Apple tech, how good or bad it is blah blah blah. I want to take a look at how some significant failures have actually been…Continue readingIs failing always bad?
