Kelly

Mama. Rain walks. Running. Cycling. Happen to be blind. Pink cane. All views are my own

[Kelly @barton_kell]

Hi @ATGTICKETS I would like to book on the touch tour for Matilda The Liverpool Empire for this Saturday.

Can’t get through on your access line but also - why do we have to chase round for this? Why don’t you contact us to let us know there is a touch tour?

[Kelly @barton_kell]

Hi @Dorothy_Perkins I need to send 2 items back. Went on your returns & it’s gone to return on gift card rather than my card.

I did this in error & apparently can’t change this now?

I’m blind & your website was dreadful to use - please can we discuss this?

[Kelly @barton_kell]

First 10K in months today at the Blackburn 10K.

Ran it with my husband (and guide) Mike and somehow… I actually enjoyed the undulation. Straight roads are boring anyway 😂

Started & finished inside Ewood Park

@Rovers #BlindRunner #GuideRunner #Running #Blind

[Kelly @barton_kell]

Hi @seftoncouncil I need to speak to someone about council tax.

I CANNOT get through on the phone and your website is completely inaccessible (I’m blind)

What else do you suggest????

I have moved house and need to sort this ASAP

[Kelly @barton_kell]

@AngieBeatDown No it’s all bad

[Kelly @barton_kell]

@AngieBeatDown Out of their PIP? Yes of course and the majority absolutely need it but I know people who blatantly play the system

[Kelly @barton_kell]

@virginmedia It’s ridiculous. Watching a tv programme is so basic and I now can’t do it! We had to swap to the stream box as moved - the old box was fine. I’ll contact through Facebook messenger now

[Kelly @barton_kell]

Does anyone else who’s #blind have a @virginmedia streaming box? It’s so inaccessible!

I can no longer get a tv programme on without help.

In 2025 this shouldn’t be.

What are you going to do @virginmedia to improve accessibility? I’m now paying for something I can’t use!

[Kelly @barton_kell]

🚆 Many blind & partially sighted people feel nervous about train travel.

Join us with @AvantiWestCoast on 30 Sept in Liverpool for a Try a Train event to build confidence & independence.
👉 Sign up: https://t.co/LTysbk9J0s
#Accessibility #Blind #Liverpool #TrainTravel

[Kelly @barton_kell]

Know someone #blind or #PartiallySighted who wants to try new sports? 👀

Bring them along to Let’s Get Active on Sat 18 Oct
📍 Blackburn Central High School ℹ️ https://t.co/onxkWHBEJ4

Let’s make sport accessible to everyone!

#Accessibility #LetsGetActive

[Kelly @barton_kell]

My cane’s not white - it’s bright pink 💖

It does the same job, just with a bit more personality.

Why should independence look boring? #Accessibility #Blind #Pink

[Kelly @barton_kell]

FREE multi-sports day for #blind & #PartiallySighted people

Try goalball, judo, tennis, tai chi, & more – all in one fun, inclusive day.

Sat 18 Oct | Blackburn Central High School
✅ Register by 5pm, Thu 16 Oct
🔗 https://t.co/onxkWHB6Tw

Please RT to spread the word! 🙌

[Kelly @barton_kell]

80’s tunes, great company, loads of runners and walkers to cheer on (oh and a matching pink cane and hi-vis volunteer vest…)

What’s not to love 💕

We had a fun morning volunteering @Southportpkrun

#parkrun #LoveParkrun #Blind #PinkCane

[Kelly @barton_kell]

@madeinamerica I really hate the word ‘adulting’ (sorry)

[Kelly @barton_kell]

Two different days. Two different stations. Same old story.
E-scooters dumped across the pavement in #Liverpool, blocking safe routes for #blind people like me.

We deserve better.

#AccessibilityMatters #BlindNotInvisible #SaferStreets #Liverpool

[Kelly @barton_kell]

Southport Seaside 10k was tough this morning.

As a #blind runner, I rely on being able to hear my guide’s voice, but the windy weather drowned everything out.

But, we did it 👏

#BlindRunner #Southport10k #GuideRunning #KeepShowingUp

[Kelly @barton_kell]

As someone who is #blind I shouldn’t have to play dodgems with e-scooters just to get out of Lime Street Station.

Dumped like this, they’re not just a nuisance, they’re a hazard.

We need safer, more accessible streets.

#BlindSafety #Liverpool #EScooters #AccessibilityMatters

[Kelly @barton_kell]

@saj_anderson Aww thank you 💕

[Kelly @barton_kell]

Really enjoyed being part of the ‘all-female pacing team @Southportpkrun today 💕

[Southportparkrun @Southportpkrun]

Fantastic to see an *all female* pacing team at today’s @Southportpkrun

Is this the first time this has ever happened at a @parkrunUK or @parkrun event? 🤔