I don’t have a crystal ball. I can’t see into the future. One thing’s for certain: I’ll never want to overcome my disability. In all honesty, whenever I see mentions of overcoming or defeating your disability, I internally shudder. I actually find it quite hurtful. Despite what society thinks, being blind isn’t terrible. It’s quite... The post I don’t want to overcome my disability, and I never will appeared first on Life of a Blind Girl ..read more

Growing up, my time in education was permeated by being referred to as having “special educational needs” or “special needs.” Teachers would see my needs as “special” when I requested materials in an accessible format, or whenever I needed reasonable adjustments. One attitude that sprung up time and time again is that they were doing... The post Why disabled people’s needs aren’t “special” appeared first on Life of a Blind Girl ..read more

Having a guide dog by my side has been a goal of mine for years. Right from a young age, I imagined myself having a life-changing furry companion. I’ve sponsored guide dog puppies since I was little. Seeing the dogs go from playful pups to forming a fully fledged partnership with blind and visually impaired... The post Applying for a guide dog: My experience appeared first on Life of a Blind Girl ..read more

My blog is very much orientated around my own experiences and my day-to-day life as a disabled person. But I like to invite a guest to share their perspective from time to time. Something I frequently discuss is the topic of employment. Those posts tend to take more of a practical approach, sharing advice on... The post 7 things I’ve learned as a sighted social media manager of blind team members appeared first on Life of a Blind Girl ..read more

I’ll let you into a little secret. I had the idea for this blog post months ago. Funnily enough I put off writing it, because imposter syndrome took a hold. The irony isn’t lost on me. It was only when I shared a ramble on Instagram that I thought I’d bite the bullet and let... The post How my disability fuels my imposter syndrome appeared first on Life of a Blind Girl ..read more

Accessibility is a common theme on my blog and ramblings on social media. I use my platforms for what I hope is a resource of tips and advice. I’ve tried to collect a lot of those musings and bring them together in what I can only describe as one rather lengthy blog post. So I... The post Your A-Z guide for social media accessibility appeared first on Life of a Blind Girl ..read more

Navigating your way around an inaccessible society is the everyday reality for disabled people. We’re made to feel like an inconvenience when requesting adjustments. We feel like the problem when a building isn’t accessible. We’re met with disapproval when asking for assistance on public transport. We find ourselves apologising when we ask a friend, family... The post Dear fellow disabled people: You are not a burden appeared first on Life of a Blind Girl ..read more

At the time of writing, it’s 2022. Yet disabled people are still being overlooked when it comes to employment. Our skills and talents are being ignored. Barriers are being placed in front of us, even before we’ve had the chance to prove ourselves. However, when disabled people are given those opportunities, employers are left feeling... The post How to support your disabled colleagues appeared first on Life of a Blind Girl ..read more

I’m back again, addressing an elephant in the room. I’ve touched on being an inspiration on here before, let’s not discuss that post as it included some rather cringey words from my younger self.  but I think it’s time I revisit this topic. It does have a correlation to a post that I published a... The post I don’t want to be your “inspiration” simply for being disabled appeared first on Life of a Blind Girl ..read more

I will always  support the disability community in whatever way I can.  I’m passionate about raising awareness, tackling misconceptions surrounding disability and breaking down barriers. That was the driving force behind starting my blog back in 2015 and I have used my platforms in this way ever since. However, it can feel like I’m constantly... The post How to be a good disability ally appeared first on Life of a Blind Girl ..read more