As the UK transitions from analogue to digital landline services, disabled people, older adults, and particularly blind and partially sighted people depend more than ever on safe, reliable communication systems. Recent findings from Ofcom have highlighted the importance of getting this transition right for those who rely on telecare and
Last night at the iconic Hilton Park Lane, Blind Ambition’s Managing Director Seema Flower was honoured with an Unsung Hero Award at the Heroes Awards 2025, recognising her impactful work in improving accessibility across the street works industry. These awards celebrate individuals who go above and beyond—those who save lives,
On 19 November 2025, Seema Flower, Managing Director of Blind Ambition, attended the DCC Employment Showcase hosted at Amazon’s London headquarters. The event brought together business leaders, disability organisations, and innovators from across the UK to explore new ways of unlocking opportunities for disabled people, particularly blind and partially sighted
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
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
Firefighters in Ramsgate were recently called to a shocking scene: a man on a mobility scooter became wedged between a wall and a car that had been left parked across the pavement on double yellow lines. The incident, reported by the Daily Mirror, left the man trapped until emergency services
