http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/ © Action for Blind People en-gb Fri, 3 Jul 09 03:31:27 BST No Listen to the latest news from Action for Blind People. Politicians, poets, sports people, journalists and more all have their views about life and visual impairment when you listen to the Action podcasts. Action for Blind People Action for Blind People webteam@actionforblindpeople.org.uk Listen to the latest news from Action for Blind People. Politicians, poets, sports people, journalists and more all have their views about life and visual impairment when you listen to the Action podcasts. Listen to an interview with Service Manager Mark Causton on London based self employment services [LINK:579|CAPTION:'Enterprise in Sight' and 'Future Visions']. Action for Blind People Listen to an interview with Service Manager Mark Causton on London based self employment services [LINK:579|CAPTION:'Enterprise in Sight' and 'Future Visions']. Listen to an interview with Service Manager Mark Causton on London based self employment services [LINK:579|CAPTION:'Enterprise in Sight' and 'Future Visions']. blind, visual impairment, charity, sight loss, partially sighted, eyesight, blindness, sight http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/news/listen-to-a-podcast-about-our-self-employment-service-in-london,129,SNS.html Wed, 27 May 09 15:44:32 BST http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/news/listen-to-a-podcast-about-our-self-employment-service-in-london,129,SNS.html Sandi Wassmer contacted Action when she registered blind in 2008. She tells us how, with Action's support, she was able to continue running her digital marketing agency. Action for Blind People Sandi Wassmer contacted Action when she registered blind in 2008. She tells us how, with Action's support, she was able to continue running her digital marketing agency. Sandi Wassmer contacted Action when she registered blind in 2008. She tells us how, with Action's support, she was able to continue running her digital marketing agency. blind, visual impairment, charity, sight loss, partially sighted, eyesight, blindness, sight http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/news/podcasts/listen-to-a-podcast-with-sandi-wassmer,128,SNS.html Wed, 27 May 09 16:11:21 BST http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/news/podcasts/listen-to-a-podcast-with-sandi-wassmer,128,SNS.html In September 2008 the Team GB Paralympians surpassed all expectations and broke all records to bring home 42 gold medals from Beijing. Action for Blind People In September 2008 the Team GB Paralympians surpassed all expectations and broke all records to bring home 42 gold medals from Beijing. In September 2008 the Team GB Paralympians surpassed all expectations and broke all records to bring home 42 gold medals from Beijing. blind, visual impairment, charity, sight loss, partially sighted, eyesight, blindness, sight http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/news/podcasts/anthony-kappes-paralympics-gold-podcast,112,SNS.html Wed, 28 Jan 09 13:32:26 GMT http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/news/podcasts/anthony-kappes-paralympics-gold-podcast,112,SNS.html Key ingredients to running your own catering business are dedication, self belief and plenty of business acumen. But what do you do if you are blind or partially sighted in an industry where excellent presentation and food preparation go hand in hand? Action for Blind People Key ingredients to running your own catering business are dedication, self belief and plenty of business acumen. But what do you do if you are blind or partially sighted in an industry where excellent presentation and food preparation go hand in hand? Key ingredients to running your own catering business are dedication, self belief and plenty of business acumen. But what do you do if you are blind or partially sighted in an industry where excellent presentation and food preparation go hand in hand? blind, visual impairment, charity, sight loss, partially sighted, eyesight, blindness, sight http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/news/podcasts/john-charles-entrepeneur,114,SNS.html Wed, 27 May 09 15:28:45 BST http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/news/podcasts/john-charles-entrepeneur,114,SNS.html When Hyacinthe received a letter to say she was about to be evicted from her Local Authority property, it came as a complete shock. She was evicted from the property for being in arrears with her rent, and left homeless late last year. Action for Blind People When Hyacinthe received a letter to say she was about to be evicted from her Local Authority property, it came as a complete shock. She was evicted from the property for being in arrears with her rent, and left homeless late last year. When Hyacinthe received a letter to say she was about to be evicted from her Local Authority property, it came as a complete shock. She was evicted from the property for being in arrears with her rent, and left homeless late last year. blind, visual impairment, charity, sight loss, partially sighted, eyesight, blindness, sight http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/news/podcasts/listen-to-hyacinthes-story,113,SNS.html Tue, 7 Apr 09 11:26:13 BST http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/news/podcasts/listen-to-hyacinthes-story,113,SNS.html Action for Blind People's Welfare Rights Manager, Marsha De Cordova, offers an insight into the ins and outs of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and what the change will mean for visually impaired people. Action for Blind People Action for Blind People's Welfare Rights Manager, Marsha De Cordova, offers an insight into the ins and outs of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and what the change will mean for visually impaired people. Action for Blind People's Welfare Rights Manager, Marsha De Cordova, offers an insight into the ins and outs of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and what the change will mean for visually impaired people. blind, visual impairment, charity, sight loss, partially sighted, eyesight, blindness, sight http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/news/podcasts/employment-and-support-allowance,109,SNS.html Wed, 28 Jan 09 13:25:57 GMT http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/news/podcasts/employment-and-support-allowance,109,SNS.html We recently caught up with Gerry Sutcliffe MP, Minister for Sport, to ask him what the government is doing to give more blind and partially sighted children access to sport. We asked what he thought about the possibility of working together with Action for Blind People on a pilot scheme to advise and support PE teachers. Action for Blind People We recently caught up with Gerry Sutcliffe MP, Minister for Sport, to ask him what the government is doing to give more blind and partially sighted children access to sport. We asked what he thought about the possibility of working together with Action for Blind People on a pilot scheme to advise and support PE teachers. We recently caught up with Gerry Sutcliffe MP, Minister for Sport, to ask him what the government is doing to give more blind and partially sighted children access to sport. We asked what he thought about the possibility of working together with Action for Blind People on a pilot scheme to advise and support PE teachers. blind, visual impairment, charity, sight loss, partially sighted, eyesight, blindness, sight http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/news/podcasts/interview-with-gerry-sutcliffe-mp,107,SNS.html Wed, 28 Jan 09 13:39:34 GMT http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/news/podcasts/interview-with-gerry-sutcliffe-mp,107,SNS.html Joe lost his sight virtually overnight and with his sight loss he also lost his job as a driver. However, with the help of Action's Eye PoD service he has finally managed to secure medical retirement and come to terms with his loss of independence. Action for Blind People Joe lost his sight virtually overnight and with his sight loss he also lost his job as a driver. However, with the help of Action's Eye PoD service he has finally managed to secure medical retirement and come to terms with his loss of independence. Joe lost his sight virtually overnight and with his sight loss he also lost his job as a driver. However, with the help of Action's Eye PoD service he has finally managed to secure medical retirement and come to terms with his loss of independence. blind, visual impairment, charity, sight loss, partially sighted, eyesight, blindness, sight http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/news/podcasts/joes-story,103,SNS.html Fri, 16 Jan 09 14:28:03 GMT http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/news/podcasts/joes-story,103,SNS.html After a sudden loss of sight Paul was picked up by Action's Point of Diagnosis service at Sunderland Eye Infirmary. Although initially devastated, with the help of Action for Blind People Paul is slowly putting his life back together. Action for Blind People After a sudden loss of sight Paul was picked up by Action's Point of Diagnosis service at Sunderland Eye Infirmary. Although initially devastated, with the help of Action for Blind People Paul is slowly putting his life back together. After a sudden loss of sight Paul was picked up by Action's Point of Diagnosis service at Sunderland Eye Infirmary. Although initially devastated, with the help of Action for Blind People Paul is slowly putting his life back together. blind, visual impairment, charity, sight loss, partially sighted, eyesight, blindness, sight http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/news/podcasts/pauls-story,102,SNS.html Wed, 28 Jan 09 13:29:59 GMT http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/news/podcasts/pauls-story,102,SNS.html Current Paralympic gold medallist from Athens, Aileen is hoping she can match the Olympic cycling team in Beijing and win two golds. Action for Blind People Current Paralympic gold medallist from Athens, Aileen is hoping she can match the Olympic cycling team in Beijing and win two golds. Current Paralympic gold medallist from Athens, Aileen is hoping she can match the Olympic cycling team in Beijing and win two golds. blind, visual impairment, charity, sight loss, partially sighted, eyesight, blindness, sight http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/news/podcasts/interview-with-aileen-mcglynn,92,SNS.html Mon, 12 Jan 09 16:48:59 GMT http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/news/podcasts/interview-with-aileen-mcglynn,92,SNS.html