![]() Worsening sight and worsening hearing can bring access issues to many people who might not have previously had them. Whilst I’m living this today and everyday, I’m aware that ageing brings similar challenges for lots of people. There are good days and bad days and it can be very challenging as the world becomes more inaccessible. When you have a progressive condition, there is constant change. ![]() This meant that when I started to go blind it was more than just going blind – it also meant feeling more deaf.Īcquired blindness is not easy. I also got used to using my eyes to ‘hear’ by lipreading and studying body language, gestures and facial gestures. I was born deaf and I cannot access sound without hearing aids. Nothing ‘standard’ works for me, hence my interest, passion and determination to make a difference in accessibility. My whole life revolves around assistive technology and accessibility. My motto is ‘opening your window to inclusion’. I collaborate with designers, developers and people working with assistive technology to help them consider accessibility for all. I’m a regular keynote speaker and an avid blogger. I’m also an illustrator and the author of 2 children’s books. And I’m director of Molly Watt Ltd, where I consult on accessibility and usability. I’m co-founder of the Molly Watt Trust, a charity set up to raise awareness of Usher Syndrome, accessibility needs and assistive technology. We talk to her about how she uses technology and why she believes that accessibility should mean making things available to everyone. At the age of 12 she was diagnosed with a form of progressive blindness and had lost most of her sight by the age of 14. ![]() She was born deaf but with perfect vision. Molly has Usher Syndrome, which is the most common form of deafblindness. In this latest blog post in our Accessibility and Me series, we speak to accessibility consultant Molly Watt.
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