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Review of the Working Age Forum on 12th June

We had a really great turnout for the Working Age Forum (WAF) on Tuesday, and we want to thank everyone who participated in this exciting and engaging session. It was wonderful to hear from old friends and welcome some new voices into the discussion. We welcome anyone interested in work,

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Experiencing Football with Aira: My First Match at Wembley Stadium

Attending my first-ever football match as a blind person was an exhilarating experience, invited by Robin Spinks from RNIB and the innovative Aira Explorer app. The event took place at the iconic Wembley Stadium, where England faced Iceland. The evening was nearly perfect, filled with vibrant sounds and a friendly

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Revolutionising Navigation for the Visually Impaired with What3Words

Navigating the world as a visually impaired person comes with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to getting dropped off by a taxi or finding the exact location of a building entrance. Traditional street addresses often fall short in providing the precision needed to specify exact locations,

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Overcoming Travel Barriers: The Need for Accessible Air Travel

In yet another disappointing example of the challenges faced by wheelchair users while traveling, Canadian travel blogger Tori Hunter recently shared her distressing experience in Costa Rica. Tori, who lives with limited neck movement and spinal muscular atrophy, uses an electric wheelchair. Unfortunately, she was unable to bring her wheelchair

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Training Medical Staff to Work with Disabled and Visually Impaired Patients

In today’s fast-paced medical environment, healthcare providers are often challenged with understanding the diverse needs of their patients, particularly those with disabilities. Among these, visually impaired individuals face unique challenges that can affect their medical care experience profoundly. Seema Flower, founder of BlindAmbition and an advocate for visual awareness, has

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