Blind and partially sighted people are seeing the world anew thanks to a revolutionary electronic eye implant that is helping patients read, recognise faces and even enjoy books again. Developed by California biotech company Science Corporation and trialled at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, this breakthrough technology marks what experts
On Monday 13 May 2025, Seema Flower had the great privilege of attending the launch of the Disability Trading Framework at the House of Lords, an event that felt both symbolic and transformative. With legislators, business leaders, and changemakers gathered, the moment affirmed a hopeful direction for disabled entrepreneurs across
It was truly inspiring to attend the Street Works UK Awards last night, 16th October 2025, at the House of Commons in the historic Members’ Dining Room. The event brought together the biggest names in the industry to celebrate innovation, collaboration, and progress across the sector — from utility companies to contractors and training
Back in May 2013, I was interviewed on BBC Radio 4’s In Touch by Peter White, alongside Dr Fred Reid and Ellie Southwood, to discuss a stark reality: only one in four blind people of working age in the UK had a job. That meant 75% were unemployed — the
At Blind Ambition, we are proud that our founder, Seema Flower, is frequently invited to share her expertise and lived experience on disability, inclusion, and accessibility. Her voice is trusted by national media outlets, and she is often quoted in stories that shine a light on the challenges faced by
Today marked a truly exciting milestone for Blind Ambition as we officially launched our brand-new Blind Ambition Recruitment website – a platform dedicated to tackling one of the most urgent issues facing our community: unemployment among blind and partially sighted people. Hosted at Aston University in Birmingham as part of
It’s National Eye Health Week (Monday 22 – Sunday 28 September 2025)! This annual campaign shines a spotlight on the importance of looking after our eyes and recognising how sight loss can affect daily life. For blind and partially sighted people, the impact of vision loss is profound – from
Blind Ambition was honoured to collaborate with the RNIB to deliver Visual Awareness Training at the beautiful BAPS Hindu Temple in Neasden. This training included one online session and two in-person sessions, marking a milestone in making places of worship more accessible to blind and partially sighted people. The experience
Josh Wintersgill is an award-winning entrepreneur. For six years, he has successfully run a business designing and selling products that make travel easier for wheelchair users. His company has won national recognition, and his innovations have changed lives for disabled people. But now, despite all of his success, Josh’s business
