Happy Mother’s Day! ... I'm going to share how i think my blindness is having a positive impact on my kids
How I hope my blindness affects my children
5 Inspirational Blind Women
International Women’s Day 2021 In celebration of International Women’s Day I would like to share the stories of five inspirational women. A woman who campaigned for the rights of disabled people, women’s suffrage, labour laws and world peace, a woman who escaped from slavery then helped 300 other enslaved people find freedom, a woman at... Continue Reading →
What is Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) to me?
February is Retinitis Pigmentosa Month so I thought it was a good time to talk about the condition behind my sight loss. I’ve never really discussed Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) on the blog, so I’ll talk a little about what it is and what it means to be diagnosed with RP today, compared to what it... Continue Reading →
Let’s Get Accessible Products Built! Amazon Build It
It's not often we get to influence which products make it to shelves for us to buy. So when I came across Amazon Build It, it caught my attention for two reasons. Firstly it seemed like an original and fun way to let consumers decide what products they make. Secondly I immediately saw the potential... Continue Reading →
VI English Pancake Recipe
Today I'm sharing how I, a legally blind mum makes pancakes for my family using the 'One Cup Pancakes' mehtod. Happy Pancake Day! In non-Covid days (remember those?!) children would be running down the street clutching a frying pan, as they flipped their way towards victory in the annual pancake race… Actually, I don’t know... Continue Reading →
Yoghurt Pot Chocolate Cake – No Scales Required
If you want a super quick, indulgent chocolate cake without the fuss of weighing ingredients, this is for you.
Potty Training Tips For Visually Impaired Parents
I’ll be the first to admit my experience of potty training is somewhat limited, having potty trained exactly two children. However, I still feel I should write this blog post because despite the plethora of advice out there on potty training, there’s a distinct lack of relevant informaiton for VI parents. Since becoming a parent... Continue Reading →
Beauty and the Blind: accessible beauty products for VI women?
Marketing campaigns by beauty brands are everywhere, eager to appeal to a wider consumer base. Offering foundation shades for every skin tone, ethical lines using only sustainable ingredients and solutions for every skin ailment, it seems brands want to cater for every possible beauty need. The variety of products is vast, occupying a huge square... Continue Reading →
Beauty and the Blind: Why do blind people care how they look?
I would never describe myself as stylish and I’m definitely not cool, but I do care about how I look. It’s not vanity as much as self respect and a bit of enjoyment. As a busy mum of two young girls, there’s a limit to the time and energy I spend on my appearance, but... Continue Reading →
Blindness and Social Distancing
I recently spoke to a good friend about how Covid-19 had affected all of our lives. We live on different continents, but life is remarkabky similar for us and millions of others as we all #StayAtHome. My friend was interested to know how I was finding social distancing with limited vision. She knows that I... Continue Reading →
