by admin | Jul 15, 2021 | News
They were inspired to run for us because Stephen’s auntie Linda suffered a major stroke, which left her visually impaired. Linda enjoys our Nottingham Thursday Social Group and Stephen and Joseph want to make sure other local Blind people continue to enjoy the group...
by admin | Jul 15, 2021 | My Story
“I was born prematurely and have an eye condition called retinopathy of prematurity so I’m registered blind. ”I enjoy sport and although school does its best to include me I find it difficult to take part and progress. Playing sport with sighted kids doesn’t give me a...
by admin | Jul 15, 2021 | My Story
Gail has a tumour surrounding her optic nerve; she has no sight at all in her right eye and limited sight in her left. The tumour is growing and so she’s facing surgery to remove it however, doctors have said this may mean she will lose her sight altogether. Gail met...
by admin | Jul 15, 2021 | My Story
“I felt completely excluded from sport at school because of my sight loss, when you can’t see where the ball is to kick it into the goal, hit it was a cricket bat or even pass it to one of your netball teammates, there really is nothing on offer for you at school. I...
by admin | Jul 15, 2021 | My Story
“I was diagnosed with Ushers at the age of 30. My vision started to go first; I have tunnel vision so it’s like looking through a pair of binoculars all the time. I’ve also lost my hearing so I wear two hearing aids. “I used to be a motor mechanic and when I was told...
