blind and partially sighted

Assistive Tech & Products

Introducing eSight: assistive technology for the visually impaired

03/03/2023

0

Boy Playing with Building Blocks wearing his eSight Device

eSight is an assistive technology company that specialise in electronic eyewear for the visually impaired.

Assistive Tech & Products

5 reasons audio description is important to people with sight loss

02/07/2022

0

Streaming service apps - Itv hub, Channel 4, Now TV, Prime Video, Netflix, Disney Plus and My 5 - on a grey background

<img width="780" height="405" src="https://disabilityhorizons.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Streaming-service-apps-780x405.png" class="attachment-jannah-image-post size-jannah-image-post wp-post-image" alt="Streaming service apps - Itv hub, Channel 4, Now TV, Prime Video, Netflix, Disney Plus and My 5 - on a grey background" decoding="async" />

Emma has been running a petition to make audio description available on all films, TV shows and streaming services. Emma…

Entertainment & Culture

Petition to make audio description available on ALL films, TV programmes and streaming services

21/08/2020

0

Streaming service apps - Itv hub, Channel 4, Now TV, Prime Video, Netflix, Disney Plus and My 5 - on a grey background

<img width="780" height="405" src="https://disabilityhorizons.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Streaming-service-apps-780x405.png" class="attachment-jannah-image-post size-jannah-image-post wp-post-image" alt="Streaming service apps - Itv hub, Channel 4, Now TV, Prime Video, Netflix, Disney Plus and My 5 - on a grey background" decoding="async" />

A petition has been launched to make audio description (AD) compulsory on all films, TV shows and streaming services. Emma…

Entertainment & Culture

Paralympian Libby Clegg becomes first blind contestant on Dancing on Ice

02/01/2020

0

Libby Clegg on Dancing on Ice

Paralympian Libby Clegg is set to become the first blind person to take part in Dancing on Ice. Read on…

Lifestyle

Sight Loss Councils launches website to support blind and partially sighted people

11/09/2019

0

Sight Loss Councils A vision for change

Sight Loss Councils has launched a website that aims to help blind and partially sighted people access goods and services…

Making the web easier to read for everyone!
Learn how to make your writing easy to read for everyone. Use simple words and sentences. Add helpful images. Let AI suggest changes to improve readability and SEO. Small changes can make a big impact. The post Making the web easier to read for everyone! appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Light Switch Extender for Wheelchair Users
Discovering the Switch Assist I’m always looking for products that can make life easier and help people be more independent. That’s why I was excited to discover Switch Assist, a simple yet effective solution for controlling light switches. This innovative product is another weapon in the armoury for many disabled people, especially those who are The post Light Switch Extender for Wheelchair Users appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Top Tips for Sourcing Home Care for People With Rare Diseases
Rare Disease Day 2024 is on 29 February, to take part this year we have asked Chris Williams to write a post for us: Chris Williams is the Managing Director of Tiggo Care, an award-winning home care business supporting adults living in London. He has a BA in Human Sciences from Oxford University and an The post Top Tips for Sourcing Home Care for People With Rare Diseases appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Euan’s Guide Access Survey 2023 Highlights the Need for Better Toilets
Accessible Toilets: Unlock the Access Each year, The Euan’s Guide Access Survey collects insights from disabled people, highlighting different issues of concern. It’s a key tool for improving access by revealing where facilities fall short. In this post we will focus on the issue of venues with inadequate toilet facilities. Accessible toilets are more The post Euan’s Guide Access Survey 2023 Highlights the Need for Better Toilets appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Visting Dubai as a Disabled Person – Dubai disabled visitor guide
How Dubai Is More Accessible for People with Disabilities “Are you a disabled person who is thinking of visiting Dubai? We asked local expert Eng. Ray Gilani, the CEO of Gilani Mobility in Dubai to help us with some tips and resources.” In recent years, Dubai emerged as an example of progress and innovation, not The post Visting Dubai as a Disabled Person – Dubai disabled visitor guide appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.