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Carolyn Conroy

@carolynconroy.bsky.social

Guitar-playing, white-cane-wielding art historian : www.simeonsolomon.com

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Sight Loss Councils @slcouncils.bsky.social · 2w ago

Good luck to our North West Sight Loss Council Coordinator, David Parfitt, as he represents England at an international visually impaired rugby tournament in Japan this week 🏉 This is David's second England call-up. We'll be cheering him on from home! #VIRugby #SportsForAll #MakeSportAccessible

Carolyn Conroy @carolynconroy.bsky.social · last mo.

Very honoured to have an essay appearing in the forthcoming Simeon Solomon exhibiton catalogue (exhib at the Delware Art Museum, Wilmington, USA, March 2027) - you can preorder the catalogue from Yale University Press here: yalebooks.co.uk/book/9780300...

Simeon Solomon - Yale University Press London

A landmark study of Simeon Solomon, a queer Jewish artist who reimagined faith, beauty, and desire in Victorian BritainRadiant biblical subjects. Haunting my...

yalebooks.co.uk

David Turner @profdavidturner.bsky.social · last mo.

I'll be discussing Disability a History of Resistance with Robin Ince at the British Library on 23 November. Come and join us for this Disability History Month event! events.bl.uk/events/resis...

A yellow flier for Resistance a History of Disability in Britain thanking place at 7pm on 23 November the British Library. The image includes photos of the author David Turner and host Robin Ince,two middle aged white men,either side of Turner's book cover.

Carolyn Conroy @carolynconroy.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Go Merseyside!

Sight Loss Councils@slcouncils.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🏆 Congratulations to Merseyside Sight Loss Council! 'Through Our Eyes' has been shortlisted for two Spotlight Rail North Awards: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Social Value in Action. 👏 It's fantastic to see the creativity and lived experience behind this project recognised! 🔗 bit.ly/4v0Cbd7

A female visitor views the photographs displayed as part of the Through Our Eyes exhibition at Southport railway station. The exhibition panels feature images taken by blind and partially sighted photographers, including local landmarks, coastal scenes and building interiors. The display is mounted along a station walkway.

David Turner @profdavidturner.bsky.social · 5mo ago

My 500 year history of disabled people's political activism is out now! Thanks to The Independent for making it their non-fiction book of the month! www.penguin.co.uk/books/455782... #disabilityhistory

Disability

A ground-breaking history of modern Britain that puts the experiences of disabled people to the fore for the first time. Despite there being more than 16 million disabled people in the UK today, disa...

penguin.co.uk

Sight Loss Councils @slcouncils.bsky.social · 5mo ago

A great buzz this afternoon at the #SLConference 👏 Workshops covering accessible transport, health, culture and storytelling - all focused on practical change. Lots of shared ideas, skills and lived experience in action. #SmallChangeBigImpact

A group of volunteers, seated around a round table during a workshop. In the foreground, a guide dog faces its owner, who is smiling. Other attendees sit nearby, listening and chatting.

People sit around tables during the social media workshop in a conference room. One person with red hair writes notes at a table in the foreground while another person speaks and gestures with her phone in hand. Another attendee on the right has her head down, and is also writing notes.

Close up of Diane from Lancashire SLC who sorts through colourful strands of yarn on the table, while another person in a striped polo shirt looks on. Notebooks, and craft items are on the table, with other attendees blurred in the background.

A group activity around a table in a conference room. Callum Lancashire, Engagement Manager for Scotland, leans over the table while SLC member, Carolyn and her support worked look at materials spread out in front of them, including brightly coloured tissue paper.

Sight Loss Councils @slcouncils.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We’re underway in Leeds 👋 Great to kick off the Sight Loss Council Conference with a welcome from Thomas Pocklington Trust's CEO, Charles Colquhoun. Looking forward to a weekend of connection and ideas ✨Follow along for more updates. #SLConference #SmallChangeBigImpact

Photo of Charles Colquhoun, CEO of Thomas Pocklington Trust, holding a microphone during opening night. Round tables of SLC volunteers are seated in the background.

A large hotel dining room at the Sight Loss Councils Conference in Leeds, with bright ceiling lighting and patterned carpet. Multiple round tables are set across the room, each with SLC members seated, talking. The room is busy with groups of staff and volunteers gathered together, creating a lively and social atmosphere at the start of the conference.

A large group of Thomas Pocklington Trust and Sight Loss Councils staff standing together for a group photo. Several people are holding white canes, and a guide dog wearing a harness sits at the front. The group stands in front of a wall decorated with greenery and a blue neon sign.

Carolyn Conroy @carolynconroy.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The Merseyside Sight loss Council at the Williamson Art Gallery on the Wirral!

Sight Loss Councils@slcouncils.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Experiencing art isn’t just about seeing it - it’s about connecting with it. Merseyside SLC visited the Williamson Art Gallery to explore accessibility and what more is possible, from audio description to tactile experiences and staff awareness. What does inclusive access to art look like to you?

Members of Merseyside SLC stand in the gallery, looking towards a large colourful painting on the wall. Carolyn, Merseyside SLC member, stands in front of the painting and is talking to the group.

Carolyn Conroy @carolynconroy.bsky.social · 7mo ago

I'm a member of the fabulous Liverpool Indie Choir and here we are singing @radiohead.wastehq.social 's 'Let Down' at the choir's home, the Nordic Church in central Liverpool! www.liverpoolindiechoir.co.uk ❤️

Carolyn Conroy @carolynconroy.bsky.social · 8mo ago

7 fab years of the Merseyside Sight Loss Council!

Sight Loss Councils@slcouncils.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Merseyside Sight Loss Council turns 7! 🎉 Our brilliant volunteers have used their lived experience to improve accessibility across transport, streets, universities, and cultural venues - and we couldn't be more proud of their acheivements. Celebrate their impact: https://bit.ly/3FuJzsM

Members of Merseyside Sight Loss Council are standing outside Speke Hall, on a stone bridge in front of a large black and white timber framed historic building. From left to right: SLC members Mick and Naomi with their Guide Dogs, David, SLC Coordinator, Kelly Barton, Engagement Manager for North West England, and SLC member, James. Trees and gardens surround the building under an overcast sky.

Carolyn Conroy @carolynconroy.bsky.social · 9mo ago

My brother’s new book in Birkenhead Waterstones… 🥰 @alanallport.bsky.social It’s the only copy so be quick! @waterstones.bsky.social

A hand points to a copy of Advance Britannia on the shelves at Waterstones.

Sight Loss Councils @slcouncils.bsky.social · 10mo ago

#Merseyside SLC working with drivers at #Arriva North West to improve bus travel for blind and partially sighted passengers. Volunteers shared experiences & staff tried simulation glasses to understand accessibility. 🚌 🔗 Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3L5ilwa

Kelly Barton standing next to the bus cab with a male bus driver. The driver, wearing simulation glasses and holding a long cane, searches for the card reader. Both are in orange hi-visibility jackets.

Kelly Barton stands on a stationary bus with her pink long cane. Behind her, an Arriva bus driver gives a thumbs up. On the opposite side, Neil Atherton, Bus Driver Instructor, sits and smiles at the camera, with SLC member, Mick, sitting in front of him.

Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 10mo ago

I’m here to ask you to add a little something extra to your list of goals and intentions for the next 12 months: prioritise accessibility and inclusion. I’ve shared 10 ways how you can do exactly that in my first blog post of 2026 👇 lifeofablindgirl.com/2026/01/04/1...

10 ways to prioritise accessibility and inclusion - Life of a Blind Girl

The new year is the perfect time to set your intentions for the next 12 months. Here are 10 ways you can prioritise accessibility and inclusion.

lifeofablindgirl.com

Sight Loss Councils @slcouncils.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Gloucestershire SLC worked with Nature in Art to co-create Totally Tactile - a landmark exhibition shaped by blind and partially sighted people from the start. This is part of their work to #MakeArtAccessible, and it’s now leading to further collaboration. Read more: https://bit.ly/4j12Phw

A bronze sculpture of two hares standing upright on their hind legs, in a boxing pose, mounted on separate wooden bases. The hares have elongated ears and detailed, textured, fur. One hare is leaning forward slightly and the other is pushing back. A female, wearing a blindfold, is exploring the sculpture through touch.

RNIB @rnib.bsky.social · 11mo ago

It's annoying not knowing what's in the image, right? ☹️ Add alt text so that blind and partially sighted people can enjoy your festive pictures too. It's super easy to add: head Advanced Settings > Accessibility > Write alt text” and click done!

"May contain festive image". An icon representing 'missing image' Bordering the image and copy is a festive, pink, sparkly border

Carolyn Conroy @carolynconroy.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Well done @thelowry.com !

Sight Loss Councils@slcouncils.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Great to see The Lowry acting on our Sight Loss Council volunteer accessibility feedback. From audio description and braille to inclusive plans, progress is clear. We loved testing the new Lowry 360 immersive tour. #CoProduction in Action. #Accessibility #Inclusion #MakeArtAccessible

SLC volunteers and staff together in front of a bright yellow wall with large black text reading “LOWRY 350.” The wall features silhouettes of figures and several information panels. A guide dog wearing a harness sits at the front of the group. A sign nearby reads “FREE ENTRY – Donations Welcome.”

Carolyn Conroy @carolynconroy.bsky.social · last yr.

My brother @alanallport.bsky.social has a fabulous new book published today! Get Advance Britannia at all good bookshops.

Me with light blonde hair and wearing maroon-framed glasses holding up a blue book that partially obscures her face. The book's title is "ADVANCE BRITANNIA: HOW THE SECOND WORLD WAR WAS WON: 1942-1945" by Alan Allport.

Carolyn Conroy @carolynconroy.bsky.social · last yr.

Happy Halloween…

Internet Archive@archive.org · last yr.

🎃 Trick or treat! 💀 We're handing out chills with THE SKELETON DANCE (1929), the bone-rattling classic where skeletons swing & sway till dawn! 🦴 Get it & more #PublicDomain goodies in our #SpookySeason Collection ⤵️ archive.org/details/@ste... #Halloween

Carolyn Conroy @carolynconroy.bsky.social · last yr.

Great idea!

Sarah Matthews @sarahmatthews.bsky.social · last yr.

This sounds fab! | In Nov Henry Moore Institute in Leeds will host Beyond the Visual #TactileArt #blind #PartiallySighted #Disability #a11y ♿️ https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/jul/14/please-do-touch-sculpture-exhibition-curated-by-blind-people-to-feature-tactile-works?CMP=share_btn_url

Sight Loss Councils @slcouncils.bsky.social · last yr.

#Merseyside Sight Loss Council reviewed the audio description for the 'Bee Exhibition' at the Museum of #Liverpool. Members felt it was brilliant for #blind and #PartiallySighted audiences, offering full independence with detailed descriptions and navigation throughout! 🐝 #MakeArtAccessible

Engagement Manager Kelly standing with a male Merseyside SLC volunteer. Both are casually dressed and holding their long canes - Kelly's is green to match her green summer dress. Behind them, 'Bee' is written in large yellow lettering against a dark wooden panelled wall with 'A story of' written in white underneath.

Carolyn Conroy @carolynconroy.bsky.social · 2y ago

The Merseyside Sight Loss Council doing a brilliant job as ever!

Sight Loss Councils@slcouncils.bsky.social · 2y ago

#Merseyside delivered a vision awareness session to HTL Buses to #MakeBusesAccessible for #blind and #PartiallySighted people. HTL staff wore 'sim specs' to simulate eye conditions and SLC members shared experiences to highlight challenges of bus travel and solutions. 🚍👓

A male HTL staff member is wearing sim specs while walking onto a bus. Another male colleague stands behind him and guides him to his seat.

Sight Loss Councils @slcouncils.bsky.social · 2y ago

#Lancashire Sight Loss Council visited Seedhill Athletics & Fitness Centre to assess inclusivity for #blind and #PartiallySighted people by evaluating the gym and track facilities. The team also enjoyed trying out the equipment and running on the track!

From left to right - Lancashire SLC member Dawn standing with Engagement Manager Kelly and Coordinator David on a red athletics track. All are dressed in coats and casual clothing, smiling at the camera, with Kelly and Dawn holding their long canes.

A smiling female attendee sitting at a gym machine using it to a workout with a dumbbell in her right hand. She has long blonde hair and is wearing dark sim-specs and a green ‘Help for Heroes’ hoodie.

SLC Coordinator David sitting upright with a dumbbell in each hand and doing a shoulder press. David is wearing a red t-shirt and has dark short hair.

Sight Loss Councils @slcouncils.bsky.social · 2y ago

Are you #blind or #PartiallySighted in #Merseyside? Join #Merseyside Sight Loss Council to influence change, collaborate with volunteers, and improve access. 🌟 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3FuJzsM

Graphic with a dark blue background with the Sight Loss Councils circular shaped emblem containing small light blue dots in the top right corner. White text reads, "I joined Merseyside Sight Loss Council to work with like-minded individuals and to influence change in my local area for blind and partially sighted people." Below it, it reads, "Laura, Merseyside SLC volunteer". There is a circular photo of Laura in the bottom right corner - a white woman with dark hair and wearing dark glasses.

Thomas Pocklington Trust @pocklington.bsky.social · 2y ago

We’ve united with @Scope and other charities against cuts to disability benefits. Together, we’ve published an open letter to the Chancellor urging the government to safeguard them. Read the full letter on Scope’s website: https://tinyurl.com/5hxxzw2x #CostOfCuts

Stylised text reads: "Dear Chancellor, We fear the cost of cuts is too great." Open letter. The Scope and TPT logos are placed at the bottom of the text.

Sight Loss Councils @slcouncils.bsky.social · 2y ago

#Merseyside Sight Loss Council - led by #blind and #PartiallySighted volunteers - is recruiting new volunteer members. Learn how you can get involved in their work to #MakeHealthAccessible and join us today: www.sightlosscouncils.org.uk/join-us

Kelly@kellybarton.bsky.social · 2y ago

Yesterday Merseyside @slcouncils.bsky.social delivered a vision awareness session to staff at a #Liverpool medical centre We explained the challenges #blind & #PartiallySighted people often face in health settings & looked at how the centre could become even more inclusive. #MakeHealthAccessible

Kelly, David and Naomi delivering the session

Kelly @kellybarton.bsky.social · 2y ago

Two staff members paired up to have a go at guiding

View of everyone sat round the table participating in the session

Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 2y ago

Roses are red, Violets are blue, Please make your social media content accessible, Because it’s the right thing to do.

Visionary - Linking sight loss charities @visionaryuk.bsky.social · 2y ago

Laws in London and Scotland mean that councils can prohibit parking on the pavement. Today marks one year since The @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social successfully began enforcing their rules. @glasgowcc.bsky.social will also begin implementing their rules from today.

Alan Allport @alanallport.bsky.social · 2y ago

There are some ideas so stupid that only an intellectual could believe them (Orwell)

RNS@rns.org · 2y ago

“I’m skeptical it was on purpose,” said Jared Holt, a senior research analyst at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, which tracks online hate. “It would be an act of self-sabotage that wouldn’t really make much sense at all.” https://religionnews.com/2025/01/21/musks-straight-arm-gesture-embraced…