Supporting visually impaired young people to thrive
We are LOOK and our mission is to help blind & Visually Impaired children & young people to thrive.
We are doing everything we can to continue to support our VI young people & their families, through this difficult time.
Meet our September Mentor of the Month, Ussud. Thank you Ussud for being a driving force for LOOK, we are hugely grateful to Ussud for his communication, his time and the creative energy he brings to all he does with LOOK.
In this blog, LOOK mentor Emilia reflects on her time at Uni and shares how her confidence has given her the opportunity to help others in a similar situation.
Lets get behind our incredible London Marathon runners and sponsor them today. It’s only with your generous support we can continue our important work empowering visually impaired young people and their families.
We need you! – LOOK are recruiting London based volunteer mentors.
If you’re aged 11-29 and at school, university / college or looking for work, we have a mentor ready to help you achieve your potential. Sign up to be matched to a mentor, and start chatting about anything relating to your visual impairment.
Are you visually impaired, 18-29 and have a passion to help others? Have you learned hacks along the way that can help other young people with a visual impairment? If you are proud of your difference and have some wisdom to share, then we’d love to hear from you.
With a new year full of possibilities ahead, LOOK has secured a fantastic 49 places for anyone who wants to raise crucial funds whilst experiencing the joy and togetherness of being part of the world’s biggest marathon.
We’re lucky enough to have a brilliant team of expert mentors, ready to support visually impaired students through school, higher education and into their career.
We’re a sociable bunch, and we organise events throughout the year where VI young people, parents and families can meet up and make new friends.
Our helpline provides advice, emotional support and information for young people with visual impairments, their families, parents and carers. Call us on 07464 351958
We aim to provide detailed information and expert guidance for growing up with a visual impairment. From tools and software to forms and finances.
We offer specialist, practical help and advice for schools, colleges and universities aiming to provide better support for their visually impaired students.
Look has a specially-adapted holiday flat in Scarborough for the use of visually impaired young people and their families.
We’re lucky enough to have a brilliant team of expert mentors, ready to support visually impaired students through school, higher education and into their career.
We’re a sociable bunch, and we organise events throughout the year where VI young people, parents and families can meet up and make new friends.
Our helpline provides advice, emotional support and information for young people with visual impairments, their families, parents and carers. Get in touch on 01432 376 314
We aim to provide detailed information and expert guidance for growing up with a visual impairment. From tools and software to forms and finances.
We offer specialist, practical help and advice for schools, colleges and universities aiming to provide better support for their visually impaired students.
Look has a specially-adapted holiday flat in Scarborough for the use of visually impaired young people and their families.
We provide support, study aids and information for visually-impaired students. Our friendly mentors can help you enjoy school life and get the most from it.
As if being a teenager isn’t tough enough, growing up with a visual impairment can bring its own set of extra challenges. Get support and advice from people who understand.
Starting out at a new college or university can be exhilarating but daunting. Get insider tips from VI students who have been there before. From study software to finding the bar - our mentors have you covered.
We support young people with visual impairments stepping onto the career ladder - with tools, advice and information. Whether you’re applying for a new job or writing your CV, we can help you reach your potential.
Nobody enjoys life admin. We can help you navigate and understand things, so you stay in control.
We provide advice and guidance to parents, guardians and carers of children and young adults with visual impairments.
We provide support, study aids and information for visually-impaired students. Our friendly mentors can help you enjoy school life and get the most from it.
As if being a teenager isn’t tough enough, growing up with a visual impairment can bring its own set of extra challenges. Get support and advice from people who understand.
Starting out at a new college or university can be exhilarating but daunting. Get insider tips from VI students who have been there before. From study software to finding the bar - our mentors have you covered.
We support young people with visual impairments stepping onto the career ladder - with tools, advice and information. Whether you’re applying for a new job or writing your CV, we can help you reach your potential.
Figuring out benefits and taxes can be confusing. Nobody enjoys life admin. We can help you navigate and understand how it all works, so you stay in control.
We provide advice and guidance to parents, guardians and carers of children and young adults with visual impairments.
The Queen’s Trust, The Edwina Mountbatten & Leonora Children’s Fund, The David Cock Foundation and The E.F Bulmer Benevolent Fund.
We always welcome support and help. If you’d like to be involved, we’d love to hear from you!
©2019 LOOK National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
Company Number 7406571 | Registered Charity No. 1140471
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