Inspiring lives

Read about other young people's inspirational stories!

From travelling abroad, becoming a comedian and starting your own business, to composing music and playing at the Royal Albert Hall! You will find some exciting ideas and stories about what other blind and partially sighted young people have been up to!

These inspiring articles were first published in Insight magazine.

Callum's story: Travelling to South America

Callum is a languages student with a drive to explore the world. Here he shares his experiences of his recent long-haul adventure.

Chris's story: From acting to comedy

Chris McCausland is an award-winning stand-up comedian, he tells us his experiences of acting and becoming a comedian along with what motivates him...

Lloyd's story: Music and the Royal Albert Hall

At 19 years old, Lloyd Coleman is a successful musician and is currently composing a piece of music for the BBC National Orchestra of Wales to be played at the 2012 Olympics. He tells us about his inspiration and achievements.

Steph's story: Starting up a business

Steph Cutler lost her sight in her mid-twenties, she now runs a successful life coaching business, specialising in working with disabled people. She tells us about the impact of sight loss on her life, and how she found a new career path helping others.