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Last weekend was the final finals of the National Blind Tenpin Bowling Association (NBTBA) Winter Trios League. It was without a doubt one of the best weekends of my life!

A lot has changed since I was at school. I’ve always been a fan of World Book Day, but now I believe there is more to celebrate than ever before. Despite the many accessibility issues that still exist in society, over the past two decades we’ve taken huge leaps towards equality in terms of literature. Of course, there are still difficulties to overcome. Hopefully by recognising the progress that’s been made so far we can learn how to continue moving forward.

Ever heard of Charles Bonnet syndrome? It’s a condition that affects an estimated 100,000 people in the UK. Today I'm going to tell you a spooky story about the time I hallucinated and saw an empty driveway when, in fact, there was a car right next to me.

With the Olympics and Paralympics recently being shown on TV, I've been thinking about an experience I had at age 14. This was the year before London 2012 and I was invited to join the Playground to Podium scheme.

I hate summer. I really, really hate summer! There are several reasons- insects, unbearable heat, people shouting loudly and mowing their lawns at 8am… but eye strain is one of the worst aspects. Unfortunately, very few people understand what the experience of having severe eye strain is actually like.