How do I discretely help a blind or partially sighted person (Insights episode 49)
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Services like Lent and Mourn day Thursday often have periods of silence within them, be it in the middle or at the end. This episode discusses how to effectively help blind and partially sighted people so that they too can enjoy these periods of silence, knowing their practical needs are met.
How do I make prayer activities inclusive(Insights episode 48)
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Prayer activities can be a great way to make it easier to engage with prayers. In this episode we discuss how to make them as inclusive as possible so that all congregation members can enjoy them regardless of visual acuity.
How do I avoid offending a blind or partially sighted person (Insights episode 47)
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Putting our foot in our mouth is something we all do at some point. In this episode we discuss what to do when that happens as well as things to avoid saying that can be difficult to swallow, or offensive for blind and partially sighted people.
What can blind and partially sighted people do to help themselves for better church support? (Insights episode 46)
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We always talk about ways churches can support blind and partially sighted individuals whether they’re newcomers or members. But today we’re taking a look at what visually impaired individuals can do to make it easier for churches to support them.
What do I do if people in church aren't happy with me bringing a guide dog? (Insights episode 44)
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For the final episode of 2022 Linn talks to Sheila Armstrong, former Torch employee and guide dog owner about what to do if a church isn’t happy about someone bringing a guide dog.
Have you ever wondered what blind people really think about Christmas cards? We give you our views and also discuss tips on making them more accessible.
Online events are a valuable supplement to in person ones. And around Christmas times, there might be many good reasons why your church might like to do them. We talk about things to remember in order to make it accessible to visually impaired paticipants and also have a discussion about why some blind people prefer to stay off camera.
