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SIGHT Village London 2025: Celebrating Innovation, Community and Inclusive Entrepreneurship By Yemi Olanipekun — Employer Outreach & Business Development Intern, Blind Ambition Recruitment

Sight Village London 2025 showcased the innovation, community spirit and entrepreneurship driving progress for visually impaired and partially sighted people. Blind Ambition connected with organisations, promoted accessible employment, and strengthened partnerships that support independence, opportunity and inclusion across our growing VI community.

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A Landmark Evening for Blind Dimensional Improvement: Celebrating Progress, Partnership and Possibilities

This landmark evening at the Heroes Awards 2025 highlighted the growing recognition of accessibility in the street works sector. Seema Flower’s Unsung Hero Award reflects a wider shift in how companies are beginning to embrace blind and partially sighted talent through inclusive job design, technology, and meaningful industry partnerships.

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Facts and Figures: Why Inclusive Employment Matters

Across the UK, unemployment among blind and partially sighted people remains unacceptably high. The See My Skills report, produced by the Vision Foundation, highlights that just 1 in 4 blind or partially sighted people of working age are in employment. That means almost 75% are out of work—a gap that

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Why a Safe Taxi Isn’t a Luxury—It’s a Lifeline

For most commuters, transport is just another daily routine. But for blind and partially sighted professionals, it can be the difference between independence and danger. Getting to work isn’t just about cost or convenience—it’s about safety, dignity, and reliability. And yet, the current system often fails to recognise this reality.

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The Laptop Gap: Why Tech Donations Can Be Life-Changing

For most people, a laptop is a basic tool for modern life. But for many blind and partially sighted job seekers, owning one remains out of reach. Instead, they’re trying to apply for jobs, complete training, or learn new skills using only a smartphone—an exhausting and often impossible task. This

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