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How I see it … what does “working” mean for a Guide Dog?
Since becoming a guide dog handler, one of the things that comes with it is more public wanting to interact. However, not with me with my Guide Dog Sienna. This post will give examples of recent interactions we have had with the public while Guide Dog Sienna was working in a 45-minute timeframe at a…
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How I see it … managing Auckland’s motorists
Today the theme of cognitive load associated with low vision when interacting with the world continues. However, the focus has shifted from describing and questioning the problem to giving two simple real-world examples where a slight change from motorists could make a big difference to someone with low vision. Last week I posted a story…
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How I see it …. self and societal expectations in relation to equity
Today has been a long day that has caused me to reflect on the influence of disability on work-life balance and the societal expectations and the impact these have on our ability to achieve sustainably. I will give a background and a fur baby story to set the scene. I have been quite sick with…
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How I see it … thoughts on accessibility in Auckland
Recently I completed an interview on accessible places in Auckland for Stuff, which led me to reflect on the messaging around access needs and the normalisation of poor access encouraged in our society. When asked what places in Auckland had good accessibility, I found this difficult to answer. Firstly I thought, what does good accessibility…