blindness

Blind Woman Forced To Leave Premier Inn At Night Claims Staff Accused Her Of 'Fake' Guide Dog

"It was terrifying to be outside in the dark as a blind person in a place I didn’t know."
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This Graduation Picture Went Viral For A Really Good Reason

"The cane is significant to my journey as a legally blind barrister."
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This Is What Dreaming Can Look Like For A Blind Person

"It feels like a whirlwind of emotions, where I am floating in different feelings and colours”.
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Deaf-Blind Paralympian Quits Team USA After Being Denied Basic Accommodation

“I’m angry, I’m disappointed, but most of all, I’m sad not to be representing my country,” swimmer Becca Meyers said.
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This Is What It's Like Taking A Pregnancy Test When You're Blind

Attending scans isn't the same experience for women with visual impairments either.
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I’m A Film Director, And I’m Legally Blind. This Is How I Do My Job

One day, I want to just be seen as an artist, not as a differently-abled artist. But right now, I have an opportunity to show people that having a sensory impairment isn’t a life sentence.
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Being Deafblind Is Like Living In A Dark, Chaotic Nightclub – Forever

Because I can’t mingle and chat in a loud, crowded room, people often call me boring. But that couldn’t be further from the truth.
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Feeling Isolated? Spare A Thought For Those Of Us With Sight Loss During Lockdown

Lockdown is a worrying, unsure time for us all. But spare a thought for those of us with sight loss and at extra risk of being further isolated, writes Clive Wood.
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Why I Didn’t Tell My Boyfriend I Was Going Blind Until I Absolutely Had To

I felt guilty about not telling him the whole story of my diagnosis right away. Honesty is supposed to be a mainstay of a healthy relationship.
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Lego Rolls Out Audio And Braille Instructions

The Danish company is testing AI software that translates its toys' visual building instructions into braille and audio for visually-impaired Lego enthusiasts. The company collaborated with Matthew Shifrin, whose family friend would translate building instructions into braille for him. After her death, Shifrin decided to make the instructions accessible to others, eventually leading to the collaboration with Lego.
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