Now that lockdown measures are easing, lots of people, including those who are shielding for health reasons, are keen to ensure that social distancing guidelines continue to be followed. Some blind and partially sighted people are concerned about difficulties with maintaining social distancing and are sometimes even resorting to not going out. If you have … Continue reading Please give me space
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Nystagmus in lockdown
In this Guest Post, Neil writes about his experiences of lockdown as a visually impaired person. I’m registered partially sighted and diagnosed with nystagmus and ocular albinism from birth. Both conditions will never improve, but fortunately will never get worse either, so I’m told. Basically, I’m extremely short sighted and on a good day (with … Continue reading Nystagmus in lockdown
Your food shopping experience
How are you getting on with shopping for food? What are your experiences of queues, social distancing, assistance available in store? Have you managed to secure online delivery slots? The Nystagmus Network continues to lobby alongside other bigger VI charities (please see this recent Daily Telegraph article) for the rights of people with nystagmus and … Continue reading Your food shopping experience