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.
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.
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.
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.
How do I encourage people with sight loss to take an active role in the church? (Insights Episode 13)
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People with sight loss have unique gifts and abilities just like everyone else, and this episode explores how churches can encourage them to be used.
For registered Sight Loss Friendly Churches, this topic will be discussed in more detail as part of our “Focus On …” series, on Monday 6 June 2022 at 1:30 PM.
Torch Trust is pleased to be partnering with Thy Kingdom Come, the global prayer movement, to offer the prayer journal in braille. Keren Mallinson, Client Services and Resources Team Leader at Torch Trust, joins us to tell us more.
Matthew and Linn then share their own experiences of using and obtaining accessible Christian literature.
To order the Thy Kingdom Come prayer journal in braille, call 01858 438260 or email info@torchtrust.org. For large print and audio versions, visit thykingdomcome.global.
Whilst not technically sacraments, funerals are nonetheless key life events in the Christian religion and present unique challenges for people with sight loss in terms of funeral planning, following and playing a part in the service, grieving and participating in the wake.
Weddings can be stressful occasions for anyone, especially the people getting married! For people with sight loss, there is even more to consider. However, with careful planning, people with sight loss can maintain their dignity when getting married and participate fully in the wedding services of others. In this episode, Linn shares her own experiences of getting married as a blind person, and Matthew shares his experiences of singing in weddings in the Cathedral choir.
Confirmation usually takes place in teenagers and adults, and often marks the point at which a Christian can begin to receive communion. In this episode, we discuss confirmation classes, the confirmation service and receiving communion for the first time.
