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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)
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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
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 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
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/
They blog about blind riding & give top tips on their blog 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.
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 writes about films, fantasy & tv, she has an award winning style & fantastic editorial perspective. 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
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/
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/
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
@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
@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
@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
@guidedogs
@RNIB
@MetroVISports
@BeMyEyes
@neatebox
@LOOK_UK
@Henshaws
@LondonVisionUK
@Vision_Fdn
@BlindVeterans
@RSBCcharity
@VITalkPodcast
@VocalEyesAD
@NystagmusUK
@MacularSociety
@RNC_Hereford
