| Description | Track 1: recording setup 0.33 mins
Interview with Mr Foster. He discusses his experience of losing his sight due to a hereditary condition, how he noticed changes in his vision, being knocked down by a car when trying to cross the road, and losing his remaining sight. He talks about his job as an engineer, his feelings about his condition and being placed on the blind register in 1963. He mentions attending the rehabilitation centre in Torquay and a light engineering training course at Letchworth, learning to use braille micrometers and other instruments, but not being able to find work since then. He explains his relationship with his Blind Persons Resettlement Officer, talks about attending interviews at various factories, and the reasons given by firms for not employing him. He thinks there should be more employment opportunities for blind people in factories, is confident he could do the work he has been trained to do, and believes that blind people concentrate more on their work and are more productive. He goes on to discuss his enjoyment of going out for walks with his guide dog, and explains the pleasure he gets from visiting areas he knew well when he was sighted (tracks 1-6).
Total: 16.40 mins
Dubber's reference number: PLA KF565D1000380 |