The big issues affecting blind and partially sighted people, plus a look at the lighter side of life.
15-01-2016
The European Parliament has taken a significant step forward in legislating for all public sector websites, throughout the member states, to be accessible for persons with disabilities. Georg Von Harrach spoke to MEP Dita Charanzova, who lead the changes
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15-01-2016
The Excel in London will be the location for a dedicated Exhibition on sight loss research and technology. Fight For Sight, who fund research in the UK will be present and launching their Blink Wink Think campaign. Allan Russell finds out more.
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14-01-2016
The charity Fight For Sight is funding research into a sight loss condition called Leeber's Congenital Amarosis. The rare condition is being researched at Moorfields hospital in London. Insight's Allan Russell found out more.
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14-01-2016
The UK's biggest sight loss charity gives members and non members the chance to help the organisation shape it's direction and service provision.
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12-01-2016
The Royal London Society for the Blind, Google and Transport For London have teamed up to create a solution that uses existing technology that will help blind people move around the Tube network.
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12-01-2016
Scott Smiley's life changed forever after a suicide bomber detonated a device in front of him.
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12-01-2016
Mothab Khan has created a free app which can help in the battle against Hate Crimes and Anti Social Behaviour.
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12-01-2016
Allan's guide dog Troy is about to retire and he spoke to Lynne Docherty from the charity to find out what happens to the faithful companions when it's time to hang up their harness
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12-01-2016
Looking To The Future provides advice, support and mentoring to visually impaired students, in Scotland, as they prepare for the pathway to employment.
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12-01-2016
The charity Guide Dogs and Microsoft are working on the Cities Unlocked project, using wearable technology to give greater independent mobility to blind people.
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