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Lots of you now have a new perspective on what it is like to see the world differently

So use this opportunity to educate yourselves about visual impairment & the barriers blind people experience.

Here is a thread of blogs, people to follow & info (please add to it)

I use a white cane to navigate the world, it helps me find obstacles & avoid hazards. Unfortunately a lot of people don't pay attention to their surroundings

If you see someone using a white cane, please give them space!

Description of video here https://caneadventures.blog/2019/10/15/white-cane-awareness-day/

I am visually impaired, but like many blind people who use a white cane or guide dog, I don't have total vision loss.

I can see colours & read large print.

Many people don't understand visual impairment is a spectrum & this creates negative attitudes https://caneadventures.blog/2018/10/13/narrow-views/

Narrow Views

Whenever someone gets a new pair of glasses what’s the first thing everyone does? They ask how strong they are. Then usually someone asks to try them on, giving their own verdict on what the world …

https://caneadventures.blog/2018/10/13/narrow-views/

It is important to understand that living with low vision or without sight isn't a tragedy.

Blind & visually impaired people live full, independent & joyful lives.

Our vision isn't the problem, it's the social barriers created by an inaccessible world https://www.inclusionlondon.org.uk/disability-in-london/social-model/the-social-model-of-disability-and-the-cultural-model-of-deafness/

The Social Model of Disability

We believe in and follow the social model understanding of disability and the cultural model of Deafness. Our use of the term 'Disabled people' reflects this, as does our description of Deaf and...

https://www.inclusionlondon.org.uk/disability-in-london/social-model/the-social-model-of-disability-and-the-cultural-model-of-deafness/

Making the world more accessible means that blind & visually impaired people can participate equally! It removes these barriers.

For example, thanks to @NaughtyDog putting loads of effort into #TheLastOfUsParteII

I spent all weekend playing it!

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/657425313

Lucy Edwards @lucyedwards is a blind youtuber & Make Up expert.

Lucy share's her top tips on Glow Ups and fashion as a blind gal.

Follow her youtube here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChhMknOcAZOQXC1rh0ler-Q

Lucy Edwards

I am a small, blind, 20 something makeup obsessed ginger woman who has a cute guide dog named Olga! Did I mention blind and makeup in the same sentence..? Ye...

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChhMknOcAZOQXC1rh0ler-Q

My friends @blindseyeview @dog_gem & @blindequestrian are all visually impaired & passionate about horse riding!

They blog about blind riding & give top tips on their blog https://blindseyeview.wordpress.com/blog-2/

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https://blindseyeview.wordpress.com/blog-2/

The fantastic @BlindDad_Uk is a blind parent, & shares his experiences of looking after two young children.

Amit joyfully shares all his top tips as a Blind Dad!

He is also supported by the adorable @Kika_GuideDog who guides Amit around London.

Check out the wickedly wonderful @snarkbat who is a Deafblind writer, feminist & popular culture expert.

Elsa writes about films, fantasy & tv, she has an award winning style & fantastic editorial perspective. https://www.snarkbat.com/?amp=1

Elsa Sjunneson

https://www.snarkbat.com/?amp=1

There are loads of brilliant bloggers who share information & advice for people experiencing sight loss or adapting to life with low vision.

I particularly recommend @chloeltear @lifeofablindgrl @myblurredworld for any young visually impaired people

The #Disability community on twitter is incredible & has so much knowledge to share.

I wholeheartedly recommend you follow more blind, visually impaired & disabled people, & will link more below.

Who knows, it might just change how you see the world...

https://caneadventures.blog/2019/03/03/how-does-disability-define-me/

How does disability define me?

For nearly 27 years I used to say that I wasn’t “defined by my disability”. The reality was that I had internalised pervasive, toxic and negative representations of disability. By refusing to be de…

https://caneadventures.blog/2019/03/03/how-does-disability-define-me/

Here is a fab follow list of Black people & POC who are Blind, Deafblind or visually impaired.
@HabenGirma
@TSReid
@bhavini_makwana
@YoungMadB
@NotOurCat
@ShonaClaire_
@FreakyFwoof
@BlindDad_Uk
@saysnidhigoyal
@fomt19
@kg_mini_me
Follow & RT
#DisabledPeopleForBlackLives

Follow these guide dog owners for info about how they navigate the world! (also dog pics)

@blindseyeview
@DavisonEm
@MollyBOfficial
@HabenGirma
@blindseyeview
@bhavini_makwana
@Kika_GuideDog
@DasherGuidedog
@lucyedwards
@Johnboy_Cook
@RetiredArnieGD
@PawsAtTheKerb

More great visually impaired folk to follow include:
@mrjd1984
@BlindKattBlues
@BlindGuider
@NathanEdge94
@ellenffb
@JamesRath
@stevesaylor
@cosmo_holly
@emmajtracey
@LizzieCapener
@JDLskier
@AngieBeatDown
@JC12209
@LibbyClegg
@CatchTheseWords
@EllenWatson95

Fab organisations that support visually impaired people
@guidedogs
@RNIB
@MetroVISports
@BeMyEyes
@neatebox
@LOOK_UK
@Henshaws
@LondonVisionUK
@Vision_Fdn
@BlindVeterans
@RSBCcharity
@VITalkPodcast
@VocalEyesAD
@NystagmusUK
@MacularSociety
@RNC_Hereford

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