written by Andrew Pettigrew (member of Deafblind Scotland) What is love? To me, it’s the hand that touches mine, that traces invisible letters, etching light into my palm— a language of silence, without sight, creating a pocket of air in a burning world that shields me from its noise and flame and rage. In the inferno your hand is all I have— light for my lightless eyes, guiding me through smoke and ash and dizzying heat, constant even as the ground gives way and others aband

Deafblind Scotland member has written and published a new book called 'Edward and Stacey' Edward thought dog camp would be just another summer. He didn't expect to meet Sally - a kindred spirit on four legs , Stacey, a spirited, full of life and loyal - or Caroline, the girl who made everything feel different. But as bonds form and feelings grow, a bitter rival watches from the shadows. When jealousy turns to sabotage, Edward must choose: stay silent and lose everything... or

Hollie shares her experiences growing up with her dad who is deafblind. Sight and Hearing loss is more common than you think: Let’s talk about it… We thought he was a spy. My father could move like a cat. despite his size, despite his disability he moved as if stealth were bred into him. My brother and I used to say that deafblindness was his cover, he was actually a secret agent using the disability to mask the truth: he was an James Bond-esque super spy with the skill t

Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font. We are delighted to share a recent interview with John Whitfield, Participation & Training Manager at Deafblind Scotland, who has been a driving force in our organisation for over 25 years. In the interview with Jennifer Murray on RNIB Connect Radio, John spe

Margaret Keogh, a valued member of Deafblind Scotland, has released her memoir, Snakes and Ladders, a heartfelt and humorous account of her life navigating sight loss. Filled with Irish storytelling and poignant moments, the book offers a unique perspective on resilience, humour, and the power of embracing life’s challenges. Publishing a book has always been one of Margaret's dreams, but like many, she lacked the confidence to begin. Now, with her memoir in print, Margaret ha