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Assistive Tech & Products

Introducing eSight: assistive technology for the visually impaired

03/03/2023

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Boy Playing with Building Blocks wearing his eSight Device

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

Wellbeing & Fitness

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Paralympic sprinter Libby Clegg MBE in the spotlight

01/09/2021

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Libby Clegg in Team GB kit, wearing a blindfold and with her running guide

We speak to Paralympic athlete Libby Clegg about her sight loss, athletics career, preparations for Tokyo 2020 and Dancing on…

Lifestyle

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Paralympic swimmer Stephen Clegg in the spotlight

19/07/2021

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We speak to visually impaired Paralympic swimmer Stephen Clegg ahead of him competing at Tokyo 2020 this summer.

News

Paralympian Libby Clegg in the Dancing on Ice final

06/03/2020

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Libby Clegg and Mark in front of lights for Dancing on Ice

Paralympian Libby Clegg, who is registered blind, made the final of the ITV reality show Dancing on Ice. Read on…

Entertainment & Culture

Paralympian Libby Clegg becomes first blind contestant on Dancing on Ice

02/01/2020

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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…

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Light Switch Extender for Wheelchair Users
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Euan’s Guide Access Survey 2023 Highlights the Need for Better Toilets
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Visting Dubai as a Disabled Person – Dubai disabled visitor guide
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