Month: October 2020

My Lupus Adventure

LOOK Mentor Sam reflects on his condition for Lupus Awareness Month.

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George’s Marvellous Baking Blog: Crab(ish) and Prawn Gyoza (Japanese dumplings)

It’s Japanese week in the Bake Off tent, and George has pinched this recipe from a friend. Enjoy! Ingredients Gyoza skins 10 1/2 oz hard

Mentor of the Month

Congratulations, Craig – our October Star Mentor!

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George’s Marvellous Baking Blog: Cheats Bakewell Tart

This just so happens to be a favourite at LOOK HQ – and George’s version is much simpler than many recipes; it definitely gets the

Student Life: My First Week at University

LOOK Mentor Emily describes starting University as a visually impaired student, in the middle of a global pandemic.

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Resource: Learn how to discuss Sex and Relationships with your Visually Impaired Child.

Download our resource for tips and advice on discussing sex and relationships with your child.

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Join LOOK’s Press Gang!

Calling all budding journalists!! If you love the sniff of a good story, have a way with words (whether that’s written or spoken) and want

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George’s Baking Blog: Black Forest Cheesecake.

In celebration of Chocolate Week, LOOK’s Star Baker, George, has rustled up a black forest cheesecake for us.

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Accessible Gaming with Andy Robertson: Frequency Missing

Journalist, Parent and expert Gamer, Andy Robertson shares his insight on the accessibility of ‘Frequency Missing.’

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How to make Halloween accessible for visually impaired children

Halloween is here. There won’t be any trick or treating this time, but it’s still a great excuse for costumes, pumpkin carving and treats! But how accessible is Halloween?

National Braille Week 2020: The Bumpy Road by Megan Paul.

LOOK mentor Megan Paul originally submitted this fantastic essay to the Onkyo Braille Essay Competition in 2016.

National Braille Week 2020: ‘Braille in the Alphabet.’

A poem by Natalie Curran.

National Braille Week 2020: Why I Learned Braille As An Adult, by Nathan Tree.

LOOK Mentor Nathan Tree learned Braille during lockdown to help realise his dreams….

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NEWS: DLA CHANGES

Read on to find out about changes to your Disability Living Allowance.

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George’s Baking Blog: Piri Piri Hummus and Flatbreads.

George rustles up a Middle Eastern side dish this week…