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Visually impaired, with deteriorating vision. Walking to raise awareness of #MacularDisease #SightLoss #ConeDystrophy

Reading, England
Joined July 2021
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This video was put together by my eldest Kira @superwholock24 to demonstrate how my vision loss impacts on my daily life, thanks Kira! #HiddenDisability #SightLoss #LivingWithDisabilities
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On theme of movement for this year's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, Chris Owen - aka @blind_backpack - says he's walked more since he registered severely sight impaired, and highlights the benefit it's had on his fitness and mental health.
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Recently, @guidedogs Chester and I were going about our day when another dog attacked us. Quite simply, these attacks destroy lives. Not to mention the time, energy and love from everyone that goes into raising a life changing guide dog Full video at youtu.be/CqbqqbNrd5M?si=TDKm…
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Hi @monzo it’s nearly 48hrs since you locked my a/c + joint a/c. Fraud team won’t talk to cust all done by chat which is hard when registered #blind. No way to buy food, train tickets, pay bills and no eta for fix. Words escape me. @guardianmoney @TheFCA @itvMLshow @BBCBerkshire
Hi @monzo my a/c’s been frozen for 24hrs due to “fraud” It’s not, I’m trying to pay my D’s rent! I’ve told phone & chat agents but they can’t fix, fraud team too busy & no eta This is totally unacceptable and not TCF @MartinSLewis @TheFCA @BBCNews @TheGuadianNews
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Hi @monzo my a/c’s been frozen for 24hrs due to “fraud” It’s not, I’m trying to pay my D’s rent! I’ve told phone & chat agents but they can’t fix, fraud team too busy & no eta This is totally unacceptable and not TCF @MartinSLewis @TheFCA @BBCNews @TheGuadianNews
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Last week I chatted with other VIPs about the challenges we face looking for work. Workshops like these are vital to give people the tools they need when looking for work. But it’s not enough and employers must make their recruitment processes more accessible for disabled people
Last week, our employability workshop covered legal rights & disclosure, access to work, CV writing & job searches & applications. We were also joined by Chris Owen (@blind_backpack), who shared his experiences of working with a visual impairment and Access to Work.
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This video from @NorwichCityFC is the best bit of Mental Health Awareness I’ve ever seen… watch until the end.
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Incredible! 👨🏼‍🦯🌟 @blind_backpack & Dom are nearing the end of their 250km walk, having battled the elements & tricky #Pembrokeshire coastal path. Chris is smashing stereotypes of what a #Blind person can do! #donate/retweet & get them to their target! justgiving.com/page/blindman…
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Day 1 done - Cardigan to Newport Sands. Time to rest up ready for tomorrow and a yellow weather warning Please keep supporting at justgiving.com/page/blindman… for @berkshirevision
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And we’re off! You can support at justgiving.com/page/blindman… Video shows Chris talking to the camera wearing his Blind man with a backpack walks the Pembrokeshire coastline for @berkshirevision t-shirt
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Welcome to Carmarthen! Ready to get the boots on and get walking tomorrow JustGiving.com/page/BlindMan…
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It’s time for the off. Leg 1: IET from Reading to Carmarthen We’ve now raised an amazing £2,145 for @berkshirevision 🙏 A huge shout out to the @GWRHelp crew at Reading the excellent help as always 😎 Http://JustGiving.com/page/B… #BlindWalker
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"For me, as someone with very little remaining central vision, this trek is especially important to prove that, just because someone is disabled, it doesn’t mean they can’t do amazing things - I’m blind, not broken" It's 3 days until Chris Starts his epic walk #Pembrokeshire
Three days to go before we set off on our Welsh coastal trek raising awareness of sight loss and fundraising for @berkshirevision and we’ve topped £2,000! Please keep donating at: justgiving.com/page/blindman… #BlindNotBroken
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Three days to go before we set off on our Welsh coastal trek raising awareness of sight loss and fundraising for @berkshirevision and we’ve topped £2,000! Please keep donating at: justgiving.com/page/blindman… #BlindNotBroken
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Was lovely chatting to @sarahwradio on @BBCBerkshire slightly earlier than planned today so if you missed it, you can catch up now on BBC Sounds between 11.10 and 11.20 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:b…
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Our CEO Laura and @blind_backpack were on @itvmeridian on Friday talking about Chris’ epic #Pembrokeshire fundraising walk and how much the funds raised will help us. Chris starts his walk this Saturday and we can’t wait to follow him over the week. justgiving.com/page/blindman…
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Morning folks, happy Monday! I’m back on the media circuit today 🤣- this time talking to the team at @BBCBerkshire from 11.35. You can listen live or catch up on @BBCSounds and please keep sharing and supporting for @berkshirevision justgiving.com/page/blindman… #BlindNotBroken
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Another day, another TV report, this time on @ITVNewsMeridian here’s the intro, you can view the full report on IG and FB BlindManWithABackpack and please keep sharing and donating justgiving.com/page/blindman… Video of me packing my backpack
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Back on the telly shortly, @itvmeridian with Laura, CEO at @berkshirevision talking about sight loss, my upcoming walk and the essential services they provide. Check us out from 6pm! And please keep on giving justgiving.com/page/blindman… #Wales
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