Robert launches Insights into an Unsighted World
BRAY MAN Robert Thomspon has written a book on his insights to light as a person who is visually impaired.
Former Tánaiste Mary O’Rourke was there at the recent official launch of the book in the Lexicon in Dun Laoghaire.
Funds raised from the book will go to the National Council for the Blind and Irish Guide Dogs and it is available from their online shops.
Often when we encounter people with disabilities in our daily lives, we are unsure of how to react appropriately, either to the individual or to their needs.
Robert Thompson has lived with very significant sight loss for many years and has accumulated a wealth of experience and knowledge on visual impairment and its impact.
In Insights into an Unsighted World, Robert explores and explains many of the life challenges facing visually impaired people and offers practical guidance on how sighted people can most helpfully react and assist in a range of everyday situations.
Robert also shares a fascinating, revealing and deeply personal account of the process of losing his sight, the associated depression and gradual acceptance and adjustments to living in an unsighted world.
The engaging mixture of personal experience and invaluable advice make Insights into an Unsighted World essential reading not just for family or friends supporting those with sight loss but also for the broader population, so that we can all approach visually impaired people with sensitivity and awareness.
‘Insights into an Unsighted World shines a light on the daily challenges faced by people who are vision impaired,’ said Irish Guide dogs chairperson Patrick Burke.
‘It provides useful tips and guidance to sighted people so that they know when and how to offer assistance.
‘ This kind of understanding helps our clients to lead better, more independent, mobile lives. Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is delighted to support Robert as he joins us in our work to change lives.’