COMING 03 MAY 2026! - Notes from the Shadowland

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The second instalment by author Heather M. Dakin, Notes from the Shadowland is a multi-faceted book. Carrying on from her previous work, the first section follows Heather as she navigates the further loss of her vision in 2022. Next, Heather delves into a variety of topics related to blindness and visual impairment, exploring what it means to be ‘independent’, common stigmas, the concept of sensory disconnection and much more. Lastly, Heather offers further guidance for employers to support organisations in not only hiring, but retaining blind/visually impaired staff.

Notes from the Shadowland encourages introspection and self-reflection. By stressing the importance of bringing deeply held inaccuracies and misinformation to the forefront, Heather showcases how challenging and crucially, changing outdated perspectives can truly improve life for those living with sight loss.

Heather M. Dakin has been legally blind since birth, but that hasn’t stopped her from making the most of life. Observations of a Blind Magician chronicles Heather’s journey – from becoming a white cane user and later a guide dog traveller, to her move from the United States to the United Kingdom in 2009. From the famed city of New Orleans, through rural Pennsylvania and Maryland, and finally, to England, she highlights the challenges blind and visually impaired individuals face in various arenas of life with a touch of good-natured humour. 

Her story offers a new perspective on a world that few individuals ever get to see. So come, take a peek behind the curtain and discover how you, too, could make a truly magical contribution to those living with sight loss.