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Holly Tuke
@lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social
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Award-winning disability blogger and freelance writer. Social media person. Women’s football enthusiast.
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · 21d
New: What I wish I was taught in school as a disabled person.

I’ve taken to the blog to add some important lessons to the curriculum. Here’s my timetable which would include independent living skills, disability advocacy, and so much more. lifeofablindgirl.com/2025/09/21/w...
What I wish I was taught in school as a disabled person - Life of a Blind Girl
There are many things I wish I’d learned during my time in education that weren’t on the curriculum. Since I can’t turn back the clock, I’m sharing them on the blog instead.
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · Sep 11
Oh I love this. Thank you Lisa!
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Helen @heldutson.bsky.social · Sep 11
How lovely are these notes from mine and @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social's talk at @accessgiven.bsky.social?
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Lisa Riemers @lisariemers.bsky.social · Sep 10
£274bn is the spending power of disabled people in the UK.

The difference between accommodations for disabled people and non disabled people is ableism.

#AccessGiven25
Summary sketch held up in front of Helen and Holly who are on stage at a podium. Making creative accessible. £274bn is spending power of disabled people in the UK. You ARE having an impact. The difference between accommodations for disabled people and non disabled people is ableism- Haben Girma.
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Wedge @wedge.black · Sep 10
At #AccessGiven25 inaugural conference in Newcastle.

First new thing for me is audio descriptions of yourself (gender, race / colouring, hair style and clothes!)

Up first, @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social and Helen Dutson.

“We want you here too.” 🖤
Meaning, accessibility efforts are a love note.
Stage. Two white women behind the podium. Big screen showing live (human written) captions.
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · Aug 22
Calling disabled people ‘brave’ or ‘inspirational’ for going about their everyday lives isn’t the compliment you think it is.
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Chronic Illness Humor @chronicillness.bsky.social · Jul 19
I really just go around telling people "I'm just a little under the weather today" as if there has been a day in the last 15 years where I've been over it.
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · Jul 10
Reminder to social media managers: accessible social media content isn’t a nice to have, it’s a necessity.
Please prioritise accessibility so that everyone can access the content you’re sharing and join in on the conversation.
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Access:Given @accessgiven.bsky.social · Jul 8
🟣 Holly is a disability advocate, social media accessibility champion at RNIB, and blogger at @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social

🟣 Helen is a creativity and accessibility advocate who’s worked on accessible and boundary-pushing campaigns with @rnib, Specsavers, Bodyform, and many more.
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · Jul 6
Although last night’s defeat hurts, ITV’s offering of audio descriptive commentary for blind and visually impaired fans felt like a big win for accessibility of the women’s game. As a blind fan, having every single visual detail relayed back to me audibly was the best result. #WEuro2025
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · Jul 1
Happy #DisabilityPrideMonth! I’m proud to be disabled. And I’m proud to be claiming my space in a world where I don’t fit the mould.
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Access:Given @accessgiven.bsky.social · Jun 12
🚨 Three months to go!

In three months, on 10th September, Access:Given will be taking place at Newcastle Helix.

We've got great speakers @ettiebaileyking.bsky.social , @craigabbott.co.uk, @heldutson.bsky.social , @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social and @rachelanne.bsky.social of @contentdesign.london/
The Access:Given brand identity of shapes floating around text that reads: three months to go!
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · Jun 1
What a great thread. Thank you for the mention!
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · Jun 1
Thank you again for listening, Tim 😊
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Accessibility Awareness @a11yawareness.bsky.social · May 15
Did you know Bluesky has a setting that will remind you to add alt text before posting any images?

Global Accessibility Awareness Day is a great day to help you get that set up.

Go to "Settings," then "Accessibility." Select the checkbox for "Require alt text before posting."

#GAAD #GAAD2025
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Disability Wales @disabilitywales.bsky.social · May 15
Access is a right, not a luxury.

This #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay, we’re calling on everyone — from government to social media managers — to take responsibility for the barriers they create.

Read the open letters below.

✉️Who would you write to?
#GAAD
A typed letter taped to a blue background. It reads: "Dear Employer, Flexible hours, remote work, and reasonable adjustments aren’t perks — they’re essential for removing the barriers disabled people face in the workplace. If you want our talent, invest in our access. Sincerely, A disabled job seeker." An envelope icon is in the bottom right corner, and the hashtag #GAAD is below the letter. The Disability Wales logo is in the top right corner. A typed letter taped to a blue background. It reads: “Dear Local Authority, You said your new centre is ‘accessible.’ Then you built it with heavy doors, fluorescent lights, and just one Blue Badge parking space. Compliance isn’t the same as usability. Respectfully, Someone who still can’t access your building.” An envelope icon is in the bottom right corner, and the hashtag #GAAD is below the letter. The Disability Wales logo is in the top right corner. A typed letter taped to a blue background. It reads: "Dear Social Media Manager, You wrote a great post — then published it as an image with no alt text. To me, that’s a blank screen. Words matter. So does access. Yours accessibly, A screen reader user." An envelope icon is in the bottom right corner, and the hashtag #GAAD is below the letter. The Disability Wales logo is in the top right corner. A typed letter taped to a blue background. It reads: "Dear UK Government, Slashing vital disability benefits whilst ignoring the everyday barriers we face is not a route to work — it’s a road to ruin. Until those barriers are removed, these cuts will only deepen poverty and inequality. Firmly, Disabled people in Wales." An envelope icon is in the bottom right corner, and the hashtag #GAAD is below the letter. The Disability Wales logo is in the top right corner.
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · May 15
Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day! Friendly a reminder that accessibility should always be a priority, not an afterthought. #GAAD
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · May 12
Not only did I attend the 7 goal thriller between Arsenal and Manchester United over the weekend, I was also provided with the most amazing audio descriptive commentary.

You can read about my experience of attending the match in my new blog post. #BarclaysWSL lifeofablindgirl.com/2025/05/12/w...
WSL Arsenal V Manchester United: Football match experience - Life of a Blind Girl
My accessible football match experience of attending the Arsenal V Manchester United match at Emirates Stadium on the final day of the 2024/25 WSL season.
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · Apr 6
New on the blog: How I became a confident disability advocate.

From learning my rights, knowing my worth to feeling empowered by my disability, here’s how I got there. lifeofablindgirl.com/2025/04/06/h...
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · Apr 4
Sometimes I see something which makes me feel like we’re taking huge strides in making the world more accessible.

Then something else happens which makes me feel like we’ve taken a step backwards.

Either way, the good fight continues 💪
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · Mar 20
Something that I love about the disabled community is how we always come together to support each other. Although things are terrible right now, we’re all there for one another 💛
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Wendy Torres @techsnacks.bsky.social · Mar 14
Coor Down latest video for World Down Syndrome Day(March 21)

Hell yes! 💯 all of this! Disabled people have the expertise on their own lives—listen to them, amplify their voices, and don’t make decisions for them without their input. #BeAnAlly

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NO DECISION WITHOUT US | World Down Syndrome Day 2025
YouTube video by CoorDown
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · Mar 11
Loved chatting to Nina. Thank you for having me!
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Visionary - Linking sight loss charities @visionaryuk.bsky.social · Mar 11
Listen to Holly Tuke, Social Media Officer @rnib.bsky.social who shares her favourite social media campaign and thoughts on what an inclusive future would look like in our new #LivedExperience podcast with Nina Chesworth.

Listen: ow.ly/G1uw50Ul5IY

Read more: www.visionary.org.uk/latest/visio...
Holly Tuke wearing a black polka dot dress, standing in front of a castle. Underneath is the RNIB logo - See differently.
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Jamie McKelvie @mckelvie.bsky.social · Mar 10
Journalist use alt text on your text screenshots challenge
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Holly Tuke @lifeofablindgirl.bsky.social · Mar 3
I’m here to remind you that your work isn’t complete until it’s accessible.
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