by Callum Russell | Uncategorized
The Student Loans Company have recently announced reforms to Disabled Students Allowance (DSA), which it hopes will make the application process smoother and more reliable for university students. But will these changes have the desired effect for students with...
by Callum Russell | Uncategorized
Over the Easter weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting Vienna with my family. Vienna is a city known for its musical heritage with composers including Mozart and Beethoven residing and working there at various points in their lives. And of course, who can forget the...
by Callum Russell | Uncategorized
As vision impairment is such a broad disability with different implications for different people, there are a relatively small number of issues on which vision impaired people speak with a united voice. However, one issue on which a unified position can be found is...
by Callum Russell | Uncategorized
Have you ever tasted the colour blue or heard the sound of a sunset? While this might sound like something out of a science fiction novel, it’s a real phenomenon known as synaesthesia. Synaesthesia is a condition in which the senses become intertwined, causing...
by Callum Russell | Uncategorized
During the Conservative Party Conference in October 2023, the headlines were understandably dominated by the controversial decision to cancel the northern leg of HS2. However, the proposed introduction of the Advanced British Standard, which was announced by Rishi...
by Callum Russell | Uncategorized
Have you ever produced a document, such as an event invitation, and focused on its appearance rather than its usability? Have you ever thought about how those with access needs might access what you have produced? In most cases, the answer is likely to be no. However,...
