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Romance, cycling for guide dogs…. and a washing machine

Summary

Three stories of how visually impaired people have overcome some of the challenges that life presents for those with sight loss. This story has been written by Fiona and read by Tanya.

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Overcoming the challenges of sight loss

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Authors

  • Fiona worked as a journalist with local and national newspapers for 12 years before joining local government as a press officer. She also volunteered for several charities, including Mary's Meals, Citizens Advice Scotland and Argyll Talking Newspapers before joining TNF Soundings and returning to her roots of sourcing and writing news articles.

  • Photograph of TNF Soundings Contributor Tanya

    An experienced, multi-lingual, professional broadcaster and voice specialist; I have love for the spoken word, narration and languages.  You may recognise my voice from wide variety of BBC broadcasts as well as from Sound On or Ipswich Community Radio.  I am delighted to be a part of TNF Soundings.

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