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Lego Braille Bricks Review

The Lego Group started shipping their Lego Braille Bricks (40656) to consumers on the 1st of September 2023 amidst widespread excitement. My set has arrived, and I wanted to provide a short Lego Braille Bricks review. The Box The box is embossed with braille to detail the set title ‘Lego Braille Bricks’ and to advise…Continue readingLego Braille Bricks Review

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Scared of the Dark: a blind perspective

In April 2023, Channel 4 aired a reality TV show called Scared of the Dark. Eight celebrities are locked into a bunker with no light for 180 hours. This post explores Scared of the Dark from a blind perspective. Initial Thoughts On hearing about the show, I was concerned about how this may exaggerate preconceptions…Continue readingScared of the Dark: a blind perspective

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Life Living with Sight Loss Smart Home

Ultion Nuki Smart Lock Review

Updated April 2023 Earlier this year, with increasing energy bills on the horizen and 20+ year old windows, we decided to invest in changing our windows and doors to triple glazing. While replacing the doors we opted to install high security locks. The front door was installed with an Ultion lock. Ahead of changing the…Continue readingUltion Nuki Smart Lock Review