Category: Blog

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.

23rd October 2020

Rupert stood up with an acoustic guitar on smiling at camera in orange t-shirt and glasses. Behind him are hundreds of vinyl records in shelves!

LOOK Youth Music Forums

LOOK Music Forums are BACK!

22nd October 2020

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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.

21st October 2020

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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

20th October 2020

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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.

19th October 2020

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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.’

16th October 2020

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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?

13th October 2020

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.

11th October 2020

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

A poem by Natalie Curran.

11th October 2020

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….

9th October 2020

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NEWS: DLA CHANGES

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

7th October 2020

Image shows two round flatbreads with charred griddle lines going through each, next to a bowl of beige hummus with orange piri piri sauce on top, all served on a white plate with decorative border on top of a brown wooden table.

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

George rustles up a Middle Eastern side dish this week…

6th October 2020

Mentor of the Month!

Meet September’s Mentor of the Month, Kim!

5th October 2020

George’s Baking Blog!

Week One: Salted Caramel Chocolate Bundt (oh yeah!).

29th September 2020

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National Eye Health Week: In the spotlight – Charles Bonnet Syndrome, by Judith Potts.

This National Eye Health Week, in collaboration with Esme’s Umbrella, we are raising awareness of Charles Bonnet Syndrome.

21st September 2020