Mentor of the Month: Al Ameen!
Can we get a cheer for our June Mentor of the Month Al!
Read on to find out why his work has impressed the LOOK team so much this month.
Category: Blog
LOOK at London Zoo
Have you ever watched the graceful meandering of a giraffe, listened in awe to the loud baritone roar of a lion or watched the playful swoops of the feeding penguins?
At the end of May the LOOK team and friends were invited to an accessible tour of ZSL London Zoo to meet the animals up close and personal.
Just Like Us – School Diversity Week
In recognition of School Diversity Week, we shine a light on how inclusive mainstream schools are for the VI community. LOOK mentors and mentees share their experiences of the education system, the support they received and where they feel schools fall short.
Talking Transitions – Getting tech ready for the future.
Transitions are always a key point in a VI child or young persons life. Having the right equipment in place and the skills to use them makes a huge difference. In this session we focus on best practice provision, when new assistive technology should be introduced and how we can support what happens at home.
How to help your vision-impaired child feel less isolated and build a sense of belonging.
In this resource LOOK UK and VICTA discuss the power of connection and the impact identifying your tribe has on mental health and wellbeing.
Making Music Accessible
To celebrate World Music Day we invited Roger Firman, Braille musician, to tell us about his journey to finding and eventually teaching Braille music.
Mobility Matters, how parent carers can support their children to navigate the world.
In this resource, the LOOK Parent support group and mentor team explore mobility, teaching our children independence skills and how to support them to explore the world without barriers.
Mentor of the Month: Saima!
Huge congratulations to our May Mentor of the Month Saima, her dedication to the mentor project and her mentees is just incredible!
Education Rights, how to ensure our children get the support they need.
“All roads lead to Education” L Hughes. In this resource the LOOK Parent support group and expert panellists explore Education Rights, what our children are entitled to and best practice for EHCP applications.
“Raising Our Voices – Ensuring We are Heard!”
LOOK Parent Carer Support Officer, Jane Ring, daughter Chloe, husband Neil and Sapphire the buddy dog travelled to London to meet with MPs as part of Guide Dogs #AllThingsEqual campaign.
Photo credit Guide Dogs UK
Ways into work, vocational opportunities, training and apprenticeship options for your visually impaired child/young person.
There are many different opportunities available to our young people if they choose a non-university pathway to work. In this resource, the LOOK Parent support group and expert guest panellists share their insights, tips and advice on successfully entering the workforce.
LOOK Into…being a VI Sports Person with Martin Symcox & John McDougall.
In April we were delighted to be joined by Martin Symcox, CEO Metro Blind Sport and John McDougall, Captain of the England VI Football team.
Mentor of the Month: Maria!
We are so excited to announce our April Mentor of the month, the fantastic Maria. Read on to find out why we think Maria rocks!
Revision Q&A and Exam Top Tips
As many of our young people are approaching the GSCE and A-Level exam period, we share our Q&A with top tips for revision.
Learning to Access, Access to Learning – Becoming an Independent Learner.
The journey to becoming an independent learner is often long and onerous. In this resource, LOOK Project Assistant Andrea meets with LOOK mentors and mentees as they share their stories of independent learning.
