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Learn with Henshaws Hints and Tips Library

Our Hints and Tips library is our home for articles, videos, tips, tricks and useful information. Whether you are living with sight loss, supporting someone who is or simply want to educate yourself, explore our helpful resources, inspiring stories and how-to guides to learn more.

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  • On the right is a picture of Chloe Tear smiling at the camera and on the left is a picture of a Apple Macbook and a mug of coffee on a wooden table.
    Through the Lens

    Needing to overachieve when you’re disabled

    Posted Oct 2024
  • Mark holding a Sm@art Technology Button with Text that shows Revolutionary Road Crossing and Henshaws Logo
    Assistive Technology

    Sm@rt Technology: Revolutionising road crossings

    Posted Feb 2024
  • A picture of Martin Ralfe smiling on the left and a picture of his toddler watching television on the right with a caption that says Leo has his own dedicated seat right in front of it
    Children & Young People

    How do visually impaired children watch TV?

    Posted Jul 2024
  • using an afro comb to chop a tomato
    Cooking

    Top 10 Home Adaptations for Visual Impairment

    Posted Sep 2022
  • Photo of bus hailer
    Daily Living Skills

    How to Use Bus Hailers

    Posted Oct 2023
  • Joanna, Henshaws counsellor
    Health & Wellbeing

    A guide to the emotional impact of sight loss

    Posted Jan 2024
  • Mark Belcher, Head of Enablement at Henshaws, brailling the ballot papers
    Independent Living

    Voting with sight loss: Our ultimate guide

    Posted Apr 2023
  • Reading Braille
    Life Hacks

    Our guide to creating accessible documents

    Posted Jul 2022
  • Martin's face smiling on the left, and a prosthetic eye on the right
    Living with Eye Conditions

    Prosthetic eye cutting

    Posted Jul 2024
  • Two images of Sylvia Chengo smiling. On the left, she is lying down and looking off to the side with a small board in front of her that reads 'blind but I can see'. On the right she is smiling at the camera, holding her white cane and dressed in a black satin dress and has red lipstick on.
    Out & About

    “Blind people are glamorous.”

    Posted Sep 2024
  • Front page of the Access To Work online claim form. It features the question: 'What type of support are you claiming for?' with the options: Travel to and from work, specialist equipment, and something else. It also indicates that the person that this claim form is for is employed by Henshaws.
    Money & Benefits

    Explaining Access To Work’s online claims portal

    Posted Nov 2023
  • General

    Our disabled access guide to live performances

    Posted Nov 2023
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