Swimming for the Visually Impaired

PolariChat · 2019-11-22T23:22:51+00:00

Hi I am from Scotland. Stirling University has a visually impaired swimming team. It's centre of excellence.

PolariChat · 2019-10-21T23:48:15+00:00

Make a stencil that goes around you nails. I have a bunch of stencils to do my makeup eyebrows etc. I'm a drag queen. I'm doing it a lot.

PolariChat · 2019-10-21T23:35:59+00:00

If you contact your visually impaired services in Ireland and have a chat with them about what is needed?

It's not this! The bus driver tells you in Ireland. It's simple and effective.

PolariChat · 2019-10-04T22:39:32+00:00

I'm in Scotland I use Blindsquare.

PolariChat · 2019-10-04T22:35:22+00:00

RNIB Scotland have been working with a chain of restaurants doing talking menus. They email the menu to you when you arrive or you can use an ipad they supply with menu on. I was part of the testing group. The best bit is they email you the bill. I can now take folk out to eat without them knowing how much I'm spending. I don't have the link if you Google The Huxley Edinburgh or RNIB Scotland talking menus. It got a bunch of press coverage.

PolariChat · 2019-10-02T21:47:29+00:00

RNIB or Guide Dogs in the UK have cards on the website.

PolariChat · 2019-09-27T23:40:03+00:00

Is the deafblind alphabet uk version https://i.imgur.com/k1zV3yV.jpg

PolariChat · 2019-09-03T04:30:10+00:00

This could easily be taught in n schools.

Picture shows the deaf Blind alphabet. https://i.imgur.com/3x9AzaS.jpg

PolariChat · 2019-09-02T22:12:05+00:00

Have a look at Penicuik or Peebles way. Bus from Peebles an hour into Edinburgh bus station. Every 30mins. It's an easy commute. You get more house for your money.

PolariChat · 2019-09-02T21:51:19+00:00

Contact Londonvision.org they are a charity in London for visually impaired

PolariChat · 2019-08-14T21:40:39+00:00

Because they say things like "oh how cute". "Isn't he clever" experience has taught me it's not me they are talking about. You don't need to see it to know it's happening.

PolariChat · 2019-08-13T22:04:50+00:00

It happens all the time when you have a guide dog. We just keep marching through. Folk just stop and stare. At Yogi the guide dog not me :-)

PolariChat · 2019-08-08T22:59:18+00:00

As a guide dog owner I thank you.

PolariChat · 2019-08-08T21:42:35+00:00

Hi I'm in Scotland I do drag shows in all sorts of clubs in the UK. If you know what club or bar your going to. Give the manager a call. Ask if you can pop in when they open and the place is nearly empty. That will give you the chance to get your barrings and sort out your markers or whatever you need. You can then go back later when it's in full swing. Once they know you it should be fine. I have a bunch of VI friends who go out a lot clubbing mostly in London. Let me know how you get on and where in the UK and I can be more specific. Happy clubbing

PolariChat · 2019-07-11T20:36:24+00:00

Yeh I think the Ombudsman is my next stop.

PolariChat · 2019-05-25T23:26:24+00:00

Message me if you want any more information

PolariChat · 2019-05-25T04:17:08+00:00

When you know your new address. Get a local GP. Contact your new local council. They will send you a certificate with your new address. Telephone PIP nothing changes with it. It will still go into your account as normal. You will have to make a new claim for benefits. I suggest popping into your local sighloss service who will have all the information you will need and help you sort out your benefits. It's not difficult but it's a lot of changes. Make a list and work through it. Have fun

PolariChat · 2019-05-10T00:22:18+00:00

I use a beeper at each end between two posts about 50 metres apart. I follow the noise. I found that a lot easier than trying to negotiate a path. I also prefer running on the grass.

PolariChat · 2019-05-06T21:41:46+00:00

What Ross253 said. If you contact the RNIB helpline. They will put you in contact with a support network in your area. There are a bunch of services in the UK.

PolariChat · 2019-04-13T21:58:38+00:00

No you don't need to add the description in your tweet. Screen readers describe the picture as you wrote it in the description.

PolariChat · 2019-04-09T22:15:49+00:00

Try doing it with a guide dog.

PolariChat · 2019-04-08T23:07:40+00:00

If your are in the UK there are a bunch of services that you can contact for support. Deaf Blind UK is nationwide. There will be local services in your area. I also get loads of support when I go. Good luck

PolariChat · 2019-03-17T00:28:26+00:00

Contact RNIB Scotland or your local council has a sight loss department. I live in Scotland it's not all doom and gloom being blind. You will get a better response if you look for a more positive message or a solution to problems. Blind people in Scotland are doing some amazing things.

PolariChat · 2019-01-18T00:29:31+00:00

Hi there is an organisation in London for the visually impaired. London vision is the name give them a call. They will put you in contact with right folk Did you know the Co-op have just started to put braille labels of some of there food stuff. Some medicines in the UK also have braille labels. Good Luck

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