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Marella Cruises review as a disabled person
As I finish off this blog post, it’s been just over a month since we got home. Life got busy and I struggled to find the time to sit down and write. However, do not mistake that for a lack of enjoyment! We had the time of our lives and it was an incredible introduction to cruises — I have a feeling it will not be our last! Here’s my review of the Magical Mediterranean itinerary onboard the Marella Explorer as a disabled person.
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The accessibility of museums and galleries in Liverpool
I was in Liverpool for one overnight stay and in that time I went to 2 museums and a gallery; The World of Glass, Walker Art Gallery and World Museum. I tried to gather as much accessibility information as I could, rather than focusing on the things that would benefit me.
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Things in my house as someone who’s visually impaired
When I bought my first house, I knew I wanted it to be cosy, colourful and accessible. Without realising, I had made certain decisions that meant it was more accessible for me. I have made adaptations that are due to having cerebral palsy, but in this blog I will focus on things that are related to my visual impairment.
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A first look at the RealSAM Smart Speaker [AD]
RealSAM is a range of voice-controlled products that allow visually impaired people to access information. The latest being the RealSAM Smart Speaker which launches 8th March. It’s a fully voice-controlled media player which you run through a Google Home or Amazon Alexa. I think the foundations allows the product to revolutionize how blind and partially sighted people access information on a daily basis. With new features being added, the possibilities of this product are endless. Find out how you can get access to the RealSAM Smart Speaker and take advantage of their amazing launch deal.
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OrCam Read, is it worth the investment?
The OrCam Read is a portable reading device. After been designed for people reading difficulties like dyslexia and reading fatigue, it is equally (if not more) beneficial for visually impaired people. The device is a piece of assistive technology that allows you to turn written text into audio almost instantly using a camera. Due to the camera you are able to capture a whole page to translate, with physical and digital text being recognised.
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Can an iPad Pro replace your laptop if you’re a blogger?
After having a MacBook Air for over 5 years, it unfortunately started to slow down. I had used it to get through A-Levels and my degree, with it been used all day every day. Not only that, it had seen me through the majority of my blogging journey. Deciding on a replacement really did take a lot of contemplation. I had a work laptop and whatever I bought would be used primarily for blog writing and associated tasks that come with being a blogger and freelance writer.
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The importance of personalised adjustable walking sticks
When I started using a walking stick at the age of 16, it initially was a bit of a shock. It's definitely not something you'd be expect to be doing at this age, and I felt the pressure of it not being a 'normal' thing that 16-year-olds do. That being said, I'm now 21-years-old and it's still not considered the norm! My mobility was deteriorating and I could no longer rely on my legs to keep me upright. I also experienced pain from the simple act of being stood up, I couldn't really continue like this. Having Cerebral Palsy has always meant my mobility hasn't been the greatest, yet a…
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Book Review- Letters To Louis
“I’ve never quite known where to begin when someone asks me what I’ve been up to. I’ve never quite known how to explain what your daily life is like. I wanted to write about it in order to give others a greater understanding of disability and caring. And I wanted to be totally honest, I wanted to write something that would make people consider being Louis’s friend. So this is me introducing you: Louis, this is your story. Readers, this is my son.“- Alison White It is always exciting when disability is represented in books, as this is not something that happens everyday. It is even more exciting to me…
