In Touch - PC David Rathband, Programme 2

PC David Rathband was blinded last July as a result of a high profile shooting. In the second of two programmes, he tells Peter White how he intends to get his life back on track. He is not interested in talking books or the various gadgets designed for blind people. David wants to be treated as an individual and feels that too much of the rehabilitation provided for blind people is catering for the masses and not necessarily to someone's individual needs. David tells Peter he needs a computer that will recognise his voice without him having to talk like a robot. He hopes to be able to return to the Police force, but is not sure, and a little scared by the prospect of not being able to find a satisfying role now that he is blind. Peter is the first blind person with whom David has spoken and he said he found it beneficial as Peter has demonstrated to him that it is possible to achieve one's goal without sight.