Look is here for you

Look is a small, national charity providing help, support and information for visually impaired young people and their families. 

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#LoveMyCane

Ever struggled to come to terms with your cane? Share your stories (videos, blogs, short quotes) and inspire visually impaired young people to love their canes.

Find out more about our Love My Cane Campaign
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Look is here for you

Look is a small, national charity providing help, support and information for visually impaired young people, their carers and families.

Enquire about how we can help you

The Latest from Look

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Mentee Profile: Destiny

Meet one of our mentees Destiny. Destiny is 19-years-old, and she is working to become a child psychologist.  How did you first feel about signing

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1st November 2019
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Our Mentoring Program

Find a Mentor

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.

Become a Mentor

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.

More About Peer Mentoring

Scarborough Holiday Flat

Our lovely holiday flat in the beautiful seaside town of Scarborough is specially equipped to help visually impaired guests enjoy their stay. Breath in the sea air and listen to the gulls!
Enquire about booking a seaside break
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Scarborough Holiday Flat

Our lovely holiday flat in the beautiful seaside town of Scarborough is specially equipped to help visually impaired guests enjoy their stay. Breath in the sea air and listen to the gulls!
Enquire about booking a seaside break

What We Do

Mentoring Projects

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.

Events

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.

The Look Helpline

Our helpline provides advice, emotional support and information for young people with visual impairments, their families, parents and carers. Call us on 07464 351958

Information

We aim to provide detailed information and expert guidance for growing up with a visual impairment. From tools and software to forms and finances.

Education Support

We offer specialist, practical help and advice for schools, colleges and universities aiming to provide better support for their visually impaired students.

Accessible Holidays

Look has a specially-adapted holiday flat in Scarborough for the use of visually impaired young people and their families.

Mentoring Projects

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.

Events

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.

The Look Helpline

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

Information

We aim to provide detailed information and expert guidance for growing up with a visual impairment. From tools and software to forms and finances.

Education Support

We offer specialist, practical help and advice for schools, colleges and universities aiming to provide better support for their visually impaired students.

Accessible Holidays

Look has a specially-adapted holiday flat in Scarborough for the use of visually impaired young people and their families.

More About Look

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Help & Support

School

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.

Family & Relationships

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.

University & Higher Education

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.

Jobs & Work

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.

Benefits & Practical Information

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.

For Parents & Carers

We provide advice and guidance to parents, guardians and carers of children and young adults with visual impairments.

School

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.

Family & Relationships

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.

University & Higher Education

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.

Jobs & Work

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.

Benefits & Practical Information

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.

For Parents & Carers

We provide advice and guidance to parents, guardians and carers of children and young adults with visual impairments.

Enquire about how we can help you

Thank You to Our Funders

The Queen’s Trust, The Edwina Mountbatten & Leonora Children’s Fund, The David Cock Foundation and The E.F Bulmer Benevolent Fund.

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Get Involved with Look

We always welcome support and help. If you’d like to be involved, we’d love to hear from you!

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