While visiting a restaurant last tonight, I encountered a situation that made me uncomfortable—compounded by societal norms, values and accepted processes. The issue that leaves me uneasy is related to paying for our dinner. Tonight a printout was provided to check before payment. This included a list of meals and their prices. My friend read... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Guide Dog Sienna … the good, the bad and the ugly
If I utter the words denial of service, half of those in my life will think my computer was hacked and the other half would link this with accessibility. These two varied meanings illustrate the differences in perception across our society and show the value of knowledge and education. This post covers multiple interrelated concepts,... Continue Reading →