Confidence and Student life with a Visual Impairment.
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.
Category: Blog
London Mentor Recruitment!
We need you! – LOOK are recruiting London based volunteer mentors.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – A message from LOOK.
It is with great sorrow and deepest respect that LOOK marks the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
LOOK welcomes new Trustee, Alison Rand.
We are delighted to announce that Alison Rand has joined the LOOK Board of Trustees.
Mentors of the Month: Naz, Kombo, Ellie and Daniel!
Our mentors of the month for August have to be the four fantastic mentors who joined us at Jamie’s Farm.
Looking after your eye health this Summer – Sunglasses; Tints and Shades.
The UV rays of the sun don’t just damage your skin. They can damage your eyes as well. In the long term, if your eyes are exposed to too much sunlight, it can lead to cataracts and other eye diseases. George from sight loss charity Cam Sight shares her advice on keeping your eyes safe in the sun.
Blog: Maisie and Me – living with my guide dog
It’s International Assistance Dog Week! LOOK mentor Nathan tells us about life with guide dog Maisie.
International Assistance Dogs Day – Thank you, Jazzy
LOOK’s Volunteer Development Coordinator Elin shares her personal message of thanks to Jazzy, her guide dog.
Mentor of the Month: Gemma!
Huge congratulations to our July Mentor of the Month, Gemma who consistently displays positive self reflection and a can do attitude when faced with challenges.
LOOK Life Hacks – Hair and Make-up styling tips.
On one of the hottest days of the year, we welcomed award-winning session stylist Anna Cofone to talk to Shani Dutta from LOOK about how to care for our hair.
Shani also shared her beauty and makeup secrets from her time as Beauty Ambassador at Bare Minerals.
LOOK Music Group
Free online music group for under 18-year-old VI young people.
This month we’ll be joined by avid music fans & LOOK mentors Syd and Warren to chat about how to get the most out of attending live concerts.
How to Build Independence and help your young VI person leave home.
We know it is possible for children who need extra support, training and professional input to leave home and live independent lives but it can be an overwhelming prospect not knowing who is there to help and what that help looks like.
LOOK Summer Holiday Activity Planner.
The summer holiday season is just around the corner – or maybe for some of you it’s already here– and once again we’ve created a bumper list of activities taking place all around the UK for blind and visually impaired children and young people.
LOOK Music Group – For the Love of Music with Sirine Jahangir.
In June we launched our new LOOK Music Group and what a fantastic time we had with so many of you signing up!
We’ve introduced a special guest slot as part of our music group offer and last month we welcomed singer/songwriter Sirine Jahangir who was interviewed by LOOK Mentors Sarah Bayley and Lacey Owens.
LOOK Into…Driving for Change with Kirsty James, Campaigns Officer at RNIB Cymru.
In June we were delighted to welcome Kirsty James to sit in the LOOK Into chair where she chatted with Clare Norton-Smith (Events and Resources Co-ordinator at LOOK) about working in campaigns, the campaigns that have delivered the most success and how being involved in campaigning can give you life skills and boost your confidence.
