by Archard Yabsley My name is Archard Yabsley, I am 17, have a visual impairment and I play rugby; a sport that at first glance may appear as far from appropriate for the partially sighted as is possible. However after five years of playing, I have no doubt that Rugby is one of the most suitable [...]

Time to climb the pole! By Alexandra Mackie  It all started with a conversation between me, my boyfriend and his Amazon Echo. “Alexa, where can I buy polo mints?”  Alexa answered, “Pole dancing in Birmingham?” We both shouted, “No!” in exasperation but that’s when the idea got stuck into our heads. It made me wonder whether pole dancing was [...]

by Michael Alford Disclaimer – any views expressed in this article are my own and are not necessarily shared nor endorsed by any of the organisations mentioned. If it’s hard for disabled people to find jobs, it’s worth remembering that it can also be quite hard for an employer to employ someone with a disability when [...]

Planning and organising a holiday can be a very stressful process for individuals who are visually impaired (VI). As a VI individual myself, l have always found myself choosing the safe and secure option to travel abroad with family or close friends who have had the opportunity to grow their understanding of my eye condition and the [...]

by Michael Alford Have you ever wondered what it might be like going out on your own or perhaps with friends, possibly all VI, but never quite had the confidence to do it? Do you have an adventurous side that wants to get out and explore? Going out as a VI person can be a daunting [...]

By Claire-Louise Fallis As a visually impaired person, travel can sometimes have its challenges. There are specialist companies out there that have packages that include a sighted guide for the duration of the trip to make things a little bit easier, but what if you wanted to be spontaneous? Personally I’ve always travelled independently, and at [...]

There are so many activities out there you may not even have considered! How about giving some of these a go… pole dancing? Read about Alex's adventures into pole dancing!     playing rugby? Archard thinks rugby is the perfect sport to get involved in!       Taking the trip of a lifetime? [...]

by Idil Serce Michel Roux Junior is the well-known chef-patron of ‘Le Gavroche’, which he took over from his father and uncle in 1991. Since taking over and running the family business, Michel’s influence on the restaurant has been undeniable and ‘Le Gavroche’ is the only French restaurant in the UK to have been awarded two [...]

Young Ambassador Robert Wood interviews Jenny Sealey MBE, CEO/Artistic Director at Graeae Theatre   Is the process of helping actors with accessing scripts a standardised one or a personalised one? Well in all manner of things, we never help, it is not how we do it. Rehearsals are rehearsals – it’s our job to make sure [...]

An interview with Richard Wheatley by Alexandra Mackie As my dad told me, jealousy is the only sin that is no fun to commit. This came to mind as I found myself having a reunion with the comedian Richard Wheatley, who I met in my school years attending New Worcester College for the blind. And with lots [...]