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Not only did I attend the 7 goal thriller between

Not only did I attend the 7 goal thriller between @arsenalwfc and @manutdwomen on the final day of the 2024/25 @barclayswsl season over the weekend, I was also provided with the most amazing audio descriptive commentary.

It’s no secret my love of Manchester United. I’m going to make it known now that I have a pretty big soft spot for Arsenal too.
Many of the Arsenal team are some of my favourites. It’s also clear that the club care about accessibility and inclusion for disabled supporters, something that’s extremely important to me.

And their commitment to accessibility was clear from the call I made to book tickets, right through to the match itself.

But the audio descriptive commentary scored an extra goal or two for me. Audio descriptive commentary is a rarity in the women’s game. It’s something I’ve been desperate to experience for the last few years. Now that I’ve had that experience, I can wholeheartedly say that it completely transforms the experience of the match as a blind fan. I don’t have the words to explain the feeling of inclusion it gave me.
I tried to sum it up, documenting my experience of the match over on the blog. If you’d like to give it a read, head over to lifeofablindgirl.com – a link to my blog is also in my bio.

Thanks to an epic game on the pitch and the accessibility off it, the Arsenal versus United match is by far my favourite game I’ve ever attended. I hope to be returning to the Emirates soon!
@arsenal @manchesterunited @alanmarchsport

[Image descriptions:
Image 1: Holly stood in the Emirates Stadium with a view of the pitch behind her. She’s wearing a light blue denim jacket and is smiling at the camera.
Image 2: A Manchester United player running towards the Arsenal goal in the semicircle of the penalty area. Arsenal players can be seen positioned around her.
Image 3: Two Arsenal players hugging each other after celebrating a goal. Other Arsenal players can be seen running towards them to join in the celebrations, whilst Manchester United players are walking away. The Arsenal players are wearing their red home shirts, and the Manchester United players are wearing their blue away shirts.]

Over time, I’ve built the confidence to advocate f

Over time, I’ve built the confidence to advocate for myself and for others. But it hasn’t always been that way. And it certainly hasn’t always been easy.

There was a time when I had very little confidence in myself, let alone my advocacy.
I was too shy to advocate.
I felt like I was creating problems if I spoke up.
I told myself that it was better for me to stay quiet, because it was easier.
I convinced myself that the lack of accessibility or hostility I experienced was my fault.
I put far too much pressure on myself to speak up because I felt like I had to. If I didn’t, then I thought I was being seen as weak.

Thankfully, I know different now.
I’ve gone from quiet to comfortable. And that feels good.
From learning my rights, knowing my worth to feeling empowered by my disability, I’ve taken to the blog to share how I got there. A link to my blog is in my bio.

I really hope my words can provide some reassurance to someone out their on their own advocacy journey. Find the ways that work for you. And remember, you don’t have to be the loudest voice 💚

[Image description: Holly stood on a grassy area with a cherry blossom tree behind her. She’s wearing a black jacket, black and grey trousers and a grey jumper.]

The world feels like a lot at the moment. To my d

The world feels like a lot at the moment.

To my disabled pals, pleas remember that your disability isn’t the issue, the inaccessible society we live in is the issue. You are never the problem.
Look after yourselves.

Sending all the love and solidarity. 💛

[Image description: Holly standing on a paved path in front of a pavilion which has columns covered in green ivy. She’s wearing a long navy puffer jacket, blue jeggings, black boots and a black crossbody bag. She has shoulder-length brown hair and is wearing glasses. She’s smiling at the camera.]

AD - I’m all too familiar with inaccessible online

AD - I’m all too familiar with inaccessible online shopping experiences, regularly sticking to my much-loved, accessible comfort blankets because I know they won’t let me down. I’d much rather spend my time (and money) somewhere that values disabled customers.

Online shopping can be a frustrating experience for disabled people.
But @Innosearchai are revolutionising online shopping, creating an accessible platform, making it a seamless task, rather than a tedious one.
It has features like AI-generated image descriptions (one of my favourite parts), and streamlined navigation, for millions of products across 500,000+ retailers.

When the team over at InnosearchAI asked me to put it to the test, I was keen to give it a go. You can find my thoughts over on the blog.

Having an accessible and easy to use platform that makes the process quick and easy means that I can actually enjoy the experience. What’s more, it gives me the independence I want.
I’d recommend giving it a go if you haven’t already. Happy shopping!

[Image description: A laptop screen showing the Innosearch homepage. It has a red banner with white text that reads “free delivery and returns for all orders” with a red theme featuring a shopping cart filled with gift boxes. There are a set of AirPods in a white case placed on the laptop,, and a candle holder to the left.]

I started 2025 with lots of determination to throw

I started 2025 with lots of determination to throw myself back into blogging and disability work. However, life had other ideas and the motivation I had quickly disappeared. I couldn’t put my true self into something I’m so passionate about when I wasn’t feeling like myself at all.

It’s a new month, I’ve taken some time to recharge and focus on the things that make me happy, and I’m slowly finding my feet again. Onwards and upwards 💪🏻

[Image description: Holly standing in front of a metal railing on a promenade by the beach. She’s wearing a long, puffa navy coat, black gloves, and a burgundy scarf. She has long brown hair and is wearing glasses. The background features a sandy beach and the sea, with waves gently lapping at the shore. The sky is grey and moody.]

Exactly 10 years ago today, I pressed publish on m

Exactly 10 years ago today, I pressed publish on my very first blog post. What a journey it’s been!
Blogging has introduced me to lifelong friends, given me opportunities I never could have imagined, and helped me find the right career path.

10 years on, I can wholeheartedly say that blogging has changed my life in many ways. I’ve dedicated countless hours to sharing my thoughts, creating what I hope is educational content, and often poured my heart into the most honest pieces.
Whether you’ve read one post or 100, your support means the world. I don’t have the words to express how grateful I am.

Rather than celebrating by eating cake, I sat down to write a reflective piece over on the blog instead. Head over to lifeofablindgirl.com if you’d like to join in the celebrations.

Here’s to 10 years of Life of a Blind Girl, with hopefully many more to come!

[Image description: Holly stood on a bridge with tall buildings in the distance. She’s wearing a long dark blue coat and a burgundy scarf.]

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