Altered View Media

Same World, Different Perspectives

Why Altered View Exists

Hi, I’m Chris, and welcome to Altered View.

I’m a writer, speaker, podcaster and accessibility advocate living with sight loss. Through honest storytelling and real-life experiences, I explore disability, accessibility, technology, travel, family life and everything in between.

Altered View grew from a very personal journey.

I’ve lived with poor eyesight since childhood, but in 2018 I was diagnosed with Cone Dystrophy, a rare inherited retinal condition affecting my central vision. Within a few years I was registered blind. Like many people facing life-changing news, I had a choice: focus on what I’d lost, or discover a different way of seeing the world.

When I set myself the challenge of walking 100km from London to Henley in support of the Macular Society, I created Blind Man with a Backpack to document the journey. What started as a fundraising blog soon became something much bigger. It evolved into a platform where I could share the realities of living with sight loss – the frustrations, the humour, the unexpected moments and the lessons I’d never have learned otherwise.

Today, that journey has evolved again.

Altered View reflects a broader belief that disability is just one of many ways people experience the world differently. Whether I’m writing a personal essay, recording a podcast, speaking at an event or sharing everyday moments on social media, my aim is always the same: to challenge assumptions, encourage understanding and start conversations that might not otherwise happen.

After all, we all share the same world.

We just don’t all experience it in the same way.

What you’ll find here

  • Thoughtful writing and personal reflections
  • Conversations with guests on the Altered View Podcast
  • Talks and speaking engagements
  • Honest insights into accessibility, disability and everyday life
  • The occasional adventure, good coffee and barbecue along the way

If something you’ve read or heard resonates with you, I’d love to hear from you. Whether you have a question, a collaboration in mind or simply want to continue the conversation, you’re always welcome to get in touch.

After all, it’s the same world. Just viewed from a different perspective.

Thanks for stopping by.

Chris