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Half_Pint1999
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Hi I’m a visually impaired/blind person with limited sight. I use a long cane to navigate round when I’m out and about. I also use a screen reader to navigate online. I was wondering what is this group about?
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Hi @Half_Pint1999 welcome to the community! Scope is a UK based charity in which our aim is to achieve equality in everyday life for disabled people. Also, providing families with a disabled child the vital support throughout different stages.
Our online community is a place accessible to all, it is a supportive space to ask questions, meet others with similar impairments/conditions as yourself. Plus, there is lots of advice to be offered.
Happy to answer any further questionsDisability Gamechanger - 2019 -
Welcome to the community @Half_Pint1999, it's lovely to have you with us!
As @Ami2301 mentioned, our online community strives to be a friendly place for disabled people, parents and carers to talk to others with similar experiences and to give and share advice and information.
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Welcome to the community @Half_Pint1999
We also have a visual and hearing impairments discussions group, that you can join and interact with other other members,
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Half_Pint1999 said:Hi I’m a visually impaired/blind person with limited sight. I use a long cane to navigate round when I’m out and about. I also use a screen reader to navigate online. I was wondering what is this group about?
Best regards,
J. VysvaderYou can feel free to get in touch
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