September & October 2020 summary: Exclusive interviews, eye surgery and Question Time series

Here is Emma’s summary of life updates, work achievements and blog roundups in September & October 2020.

I Can’t See

I Can’t See is a poem Emma wrote at school when she was 13 years old and still adjusting to her eye condition Acute Retinal Necrosis. Read on to view a copy of the poem and hear Emma read it aloud on YouTube.

Living with Acute Retinal Necrosis

Fifteen years ago, Emma was diagnosed with Acute Retinal Necrosis. She explains what it’s like to live with this frustrating, complex and rare eye condition.

August 2020 summary: Interviewing celebrities, news content, Breaking Bad and the audio description petition in the media

Here is Emma’s summary of life updates, work achievements and blog roundups August 2020.

5 reasons audio description is important to people with sight loss

Emma has been running a petition to make audio description available on all films, TV shows and streaming services. So far, we have reached over 1100 signatures. Emma wants to share five reasons why AD is so important for people with sight loss.

July 2020 summary: Research journalism, transcribing interviews and a return to drama classes

Here is Emma’s summary of life updates, work achievements and blog roundups July 2020.

Time is precious when you’re disabled

People say “life’s too short” and “time is precious”. For disabled people, it is finding the time to enjoy life while needing care, eating meals, working and travelling. Read on to find out Emma’s experiences of time management with a disability.

June 2020 summary: Continuing journalism training, Tracy Beaker, missing live music and football returns

Here is Emma’s summary of life updates, work achievements and blog roundups June 2020.