My journey with technology as a person with a vision impairment initially presented significant challenges. Early digital tools and resources were not designed with accessibility in mind, making simple tasks like reading emails or browsing websites difficult. The limited functionality of early screen readers and the scarcity of accessible websites often left me feeling isolated and excluded from the fast-paced digital advancements that were reshaping the world.
Guide Dogs’ star stud dog Trigger has retired from the breeding program after fathering 37 litters.
The 23rd of March is National Puppy Day, and we have some familiar faces to follow up with and find out how they are getting on in their journeys as life-changers.
A standout feature on Chrome browsers is the built-in capability to perform Optical Character Recognition (OCR) on PDF documents. This functionality is a game-changer, as it enables screen reader users like myself to extract text from PDFs that were previously inaccessible.
We’re encouraging puppy owners to look out for beards and other physical characteristics as socialisation opportunities, after research found one in five dog owners revealed their dogs have shown signs of fear or confusion when encountering unfamiliar physical attributes such as beards, facial piercings, tattoos, and unconventional hairstyles.
Today marks International Women's Day, a day earmarked to celebrate the indomitable spirit of women across the globe. I find myself reflecting on my journey, not just as a woman but as a blind woman navigating a world designed for the sighted.
Jack aged 27, is living with an eye condition called Optic Atrophy. Jack describes his condition as like having tunnel vision through a small pin hole and he does not have any peripheral vision.
Guide Dogs provided support to Jack though their Vision Rehabilitation Service.
Two guide dog brothers born nearly a decade ago have been reunited in Coventry, where they can’t wait to spend their golden years together.
