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Torch Tales 06: Sheila Armstrong
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Can I Use the Term “Blind”? (Insights Episode 21)
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The word “blind” has many conotations. The Biblical meaning is not nnecessarily the same as the cultural meaning, and some people may not respond well emotionally to being referred to as “blind”. However, this is not the case for everyone, and in many cases, “blind” is the best description. Join us this week as we reflect on this topic.
To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.
A Person with Sight Loss Walks into a New Church for the First Time (Insights Episode 18)
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How do I get there? Can I introduce myself to anyone? What will the hymns be? What will the service order be? How will I find my way around the building? How will I get home afterwards?
These are all questions that a blind or partially sighted person might ask when thinking about attending a new church. Some of them are for the person to answer. In other cases, the church may be able to help. This episode discusses these issues in more detail.
To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.
How Can I Help a Person with Sight Loss Lead Music at my Church? (Insights Episode 20)
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Matthew and Linn both sing. Other blind and partially sighted people may play instruments. This is a wonderful way in which people with sight loss can contribute to the worshipping life of the church. This episode shares some personal experiences of doing this and some tips on how churches can integrate blind and partially sighted musicians.
To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.
People with Sight Loss Can’t Use Computers … Can They? (Insights Episode 19)
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With the use of screen readers and magnification software, they can! They can also use smartphones, tablets and smart speakers. We explain all of this in this episode.
To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.
Torch Tales 05: Trevor Roach
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Where can I get braille from? (Insights Episode 17)
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Torch, of course! In addition, however, there are a few other major braille producers which mostly produce secular material, but which also offer a few Christian titles. Furthermore, some churches may wish to produce their own braille resources, especially if they are single use. This episode offers an introduction to all of these topics and describes the size of braille relative to print.
To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.
Which Bible translation is best for people with sight loss? (Insights Episode 16)
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In theory, whichever one they like best, or whichever one your church usually uses. However, it’s true that some translations are more easily accessible than others. We talk about the various ways in which people with sight loss can access the Bible, including braille, large print, audio and online, and we explain which translations are available in which formats. We also introduce Operation Pathway, a new way in which people who are losing their sight can obtain an audio Bible for free.
To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.
How do I involve a person with sight loss in a homegroup? (Insights episode 15)
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Homegroups can be daunting for people with sight loss because, unlike church, someone’s home is often an unknown location. We unpick this issue on this episode, and we also talk about how to effectively plan and prepare the resources in use.
To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.
How do I make people with sight loss feel welcome in coffee time? (Insights Episode 14)
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Where is the coffee? Who is here? Who is available to talk to?
These are questions which people with sight loss ask on a weekly basis at coffee time. However, there are some simple things that you can do to make it more enjoyable for them. Join us on this episode to find out more.
To contact the Sight Loss Friendly Church team at Torch Trust, call 01858 438260, email slfc@torchtrust.org or visit torchtrust.org/sight-loss-friendly-church.