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Visually Impaired Face Benefit Shortfall
29 Sep
Summary
- Only 13% of visually impaired people feel benefits cover costs.
- Research highlights concerns during disability payment review.
- Poets explore 'non-visual noticing' for inspiration.
Research from RNIB indicates that a vast majority of visually impaired people, only 13% surveyed, feel their disability benefits fully cover the associated additional expenses. This critical finding comes at a time when the Personal Independent Payment is undergoing review, prompting RNIB's engagement in the process.
In a separate cultural initiative, visually impaired poets are celebrating National Poetry Day by discussing 'non-visual noticing.' This concept, defined as perceiving the non-visual world for poetic inspiration, is explored by a panel including Claudine Toutoungi and Dave Steele. Steele, also visually impaired, shared his work, often touching on sight loss and its profound effects.
