A blind bloke just talking about life. In episode three, I talk about employment and the challenges that can face people with sight loss in the workplace alongside Jenna Lynch from Berkshire Vision. Jenna is their Employability Officer and works with members and local organisations to support the individuals in accessing work.

You can find out all about Berkshire Vision’s services, support and activities, including Employability, at Berkshirevision.org.uk

Useful links:

Thomas Pocklington Trust’s Working Well with Sight Loss course

RNIB’s Visibly Better Employer Standard

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Credit: Intro music “Graveyard Train” by The Champion Hillbillies

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A blind bloke just talking about life. This second episode introduces Lou Plunkett who runs an online accessibility consultancy called Impact with Lou. Lou was diagnosed with Stargardt’s Disease (a form of juvenile macular disease) in her teens. She now provides training for content creators and organisations on how to make their content as accessible as possible.

You can follow Lou on Instagram (Impact.with.Lou) and Facebook (Impact with Lou) or LinkedIn (Louise Plunkett) or you can find out more about her online training and guides by visiting her LinkTree.

Read more at www.blindmanwithabackpack.uk

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Facebook: @BlindManWithABackpack

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Credit: Intro music “Graveyard Train” by The Champion Hillbillies

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A blind bloke just talking about life. This first episode is with my good friend Chris Webb who is an artist and volunteer. Chris’ work has taken him in so many directions and he now volunteers at a local nature reserve near Portsmouth. He has become an active campaigner and advocate for sight loss and works with both Royal National Institute of Blind People and Thomas Pocklington Trust’s Sight Loss Council.

You can follow Chris on Instagram and X at @Chriswebbartist

Read more at www.blindmanwithabackpack.uk

Follow me at:

Facebook: @BlindManWithABackpack

Instagram: @BlindManWithABackpack

TikTok: @BlindMan.With.A.B

If you would like to find out more about the services and support provided by RNIB, Thomas Pocklington Trust or Sight Loss Councils, then please visit the links below:

www.rnib.org.uk

Www.pocklington.org.uk

Www.sightlosscouncils.org.uk

Credit: Intro music “Graveyard Train” by The Champion Hillbillies

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