LOOK Parent Support Group & Resources
Come and meet other parents of Visually Impaired children every other Friday at 8 pm in our free, online meet-up session.
26th March 2021
Category: Coronavirus
LOOK Parent Support Group’s One Year Anniversary
12 months on from England’s lockdown, our Parent Support Group reflects on the ups and downs of a tumultuous year.
23rd March 2021
EVENT: Class of Covid-19 – Exams! Student Webinar and Q&A in collaboration with Thomas Pocklington Trust.
This collaborative event with Thomas Pocklington Trust aims to empower VI students to advocate for appropriate support in exams, to share revision tips, and to inspire students to take on their exams with confidence and motivation.
18th March 2021
Find Your Calm: Wellbeing Workshops for Parents/Carers with WISE KIDS.
Sign-up for our online workshop series, nurturing wellbeing for parents/carers of visually impaired children.
3rd March 2021
Sapphire the Wonder Dog
Have you ever considered getting a buddy dog for your visually impaired child? In this blog, parent Jane Ring tells us about the joy of living with Sapphire the Wonder Dog.
2nd March 2021
VIDEO: Learning in Lockdown Q&A – a webinar for parents/carers of visually impaired children.
Home schooling is back on the agenda; this video is packed full of tips and advice to help you support your child.
24th January 2021
Virtual Get Together for Parent/Carers Of Children with Usher Syndrome
Join our support group for parents and carers of children with Usher Syndrome.
13th January 2021
Professionals’ Webinar: Learning in Lockdown Q&A
Register for our free online panel event for professionals supporting visually impaired learners in lockdown.
8th January 2021
Class of Covid-19: Reflect and Inspire!
Getting through a whole term of university should always be celebrated, but this year more than ever. Reflect and Inspire with us in this Student Q&A!
30th November 2020
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
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
RESOURCE: New guidance launched for HE providers to support students with vision impairment
In collaboration with The Thomas Pocklington Trust and Guide Dogs UK, we have produced guidance for university professionals supporting students with vision impairment starting or returning to studies during Covid-19.
17th September 2020
WATCH: The Virtual LookFest Open Mic!
Missed the best event of 2020?! Fear not, you can now watch the Look Open Mic from the comfort of your own sofa…
7th September 2020
RESOURCE: Back to Uni Q&A for Visually Impaired Students. In collaboration with Thomas Pocklington Trust.
Watch this Q&A in which we offer advice and support for all students heading to University this September. A downloadable document is also available.
6th September 2020
From Prodigies to Pros: The Look UK Virtual Open Mic Review by Matthew Johnson
Missed the show? Look reviewer Matt Johnson gives a blow-by-blow account of Lockdown’s Best Night In.
16th August 2020
