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.
Knowing how to guide is essential when working with blind and partially sighted people. But what’s the most effective way of doing it? We unpack the dos and don’ts on guiding sprinkled with funny anekdotes.
In this episode we talk about how churches can effectively co-operate with schools for special services like Nativity and Christingle to include children with sight loss.
Things to keep in mind for carol services (Insights Episode 39)
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It’s that time of year when churches are starting to plan for carol services and we discuss the most important things to think about. Spoiler alert, the song words. And if you need Braille or large print, Torch has got you covered.
How to maximise accessibility for your social media posts (Insights Episode 38)
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More and more churches use social media to communicate. In this episode we give hints and tips on how to make sure any visual content can be enjoyed by blind and partially sighted people.
It’s a brand new year and you may have decided on some new year’s resolutions. If they involve spiritual growth, or reading more interesting books, Torch has you covered.
How to be inclusive during Remembrance Sunday service (Insights Episode 37)
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In this episode Linn is reunited with former co-host Matthew Horspool. They talk about things to keep in mind for remembrance service, including having a reminder to buy a poppy and how to assist visually impaired people who’d like to remember someone special.
How to be a church elder and lead a home group with severe sight loss with Alan Inger. (Insights Episode 36)
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In this episode Linn is in conversation with Alan Inger who is both a church elder and a home group leader. Alan has severe sight loss and shares his tips for succeeding in both roles.