There is a quiet revolution happening in accessibility, and most people haven’t noticed it yet. For those of us who are blind, visually impaired, or living with other disabilities, artificial intelligence has started doing something that decades of legislation and good intentions only partially managed: it has begun to reduce the relentless, grinding effort that…Continue readingAI Accessibility Barriers: When Tools That Help Get Blocked
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I’ve been using Meta Ray-Ban apps as part of my daily routine for a while now, and until recently they’ve felt like a glimpse of what could be possible rather than something fully realised. They’ve been useful, but often in short bursts rather than something I rely on consistently throughout the day. That’s starting to…Continue readingHands-Free Vision: Why New Apps on Meta Ray-Bans Change Everything
I started sharing my Blind Tech Setup in 2022 and received great feedback, updating each year since. So here is my my Blind Tech Setup 2026, I hope you find it useful. Phone and Watch In 2025 I updated to the iPhone 17 Pro Max which has provided better battery life and one of my…Continue readingMy Blind Tech Setup 2026
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, updated for 2025 Cards Most cards have fancy fonts and poor contrast, making them hard for blind and low vision recipients to enjoy,…Continue readingBlind and Low Vision Gift Guide – Fall 2025
I’ve spent the past year wearing Meta’s Ray-Ban Glasses almost every day. At first glance they look like ordinary Wayfarers, but when you add in the hands-free camera, built-in microphones, and the Be My Eyes integration, they’ve quietly become one of the most useful bits of tech I’ve owned. That’s not something I say lightly.…Continue readingMeta’s Ray-Ban Glasses: The New Standard for Accessibility?
It’s six months since my initial review of the Meta Ray Ban Glasses, so time to for an update with this Blind Meta Ray Ban Review. Read the initial Blind Meta Ray Ban Review, which covers the basics. This review is focusing on changes and the WhatsApp bots that enhance the functionality for the blind…Continue readingBlind Meta Ray Ban Review 2025
As my sight loss has progressed, I have learnt to identify clothes when blind by adapting how I select and organise my wardrobe. I’ve opted to have all my socks the same, making pairing and finding socks easier. For t-shirts, I choose ones with patterns on the front that I can feel to know which…Continue readingHow to Identify Clothes when Blind
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
There are many Smart Glasses available to support blind and low vision users, but are they for you? Well, that is going to depend on many factors, such as your level of vision and the scenarios you want to use them. In this article, I will outline the categories of smart glasses and their use…Continue readingBlind and Low Vision Smart Glasses Explained
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
