LOOK Parent Support Group & Resources
Come and meet other parents of Visually Impaired children every other Tuesday at 7pm in our free, online meet-up session.
11th October 2021
Category: Help and Support
BLOG: Making friends and trying new things at University #UniInSight
In this blog, Olivia talks about making friends and trying new things at University.
27th September 2021
BLOG: What it’s like starting Uni as a visually impaired student #UniInSight
In this blog, LOOK mentor Megan reflects on her time at Uni and shares what she wishes she had known back then! #UniInSight
27th September 2021
BLOG: What does confidence mean? #UniInSight
As part of the #UniInSight campaign with LOOK, Thomas Pocklington Trust and DeafblindUK, LOOK mentor Maymunah talks about how her VI has helped her to build her confidence.
27th September 2021
Uni In Sight: Student livestream Q&A, 30th September, 6-7pm
Join TPT, Deafblind UK and LOOK for a live Q&A with blind, partially sighted and deafblind students as a part of the Uni In Sight campaign.
27th September 2021
RESOURCE: Podcast – Starting University as a Visually Impaired or Deafblind student
In this episode, LOOK Mentor and Volunteer Emily talks to her panel of guests about starting Uni as a VI or deafblind student.
27th September 2021
RESOURCE: How I explain my Visual Impairment to Other People #UniInSight
Heading off to Uni? Worried about telling new people about your VI? LOOK mentor Abbie has been there, done that and offers advice on how you can do it, too.
26th September 2021
RESOURCE: Living independently at Uni as a VI student #UniInSight
LOOK mentor Will shares his experience of house-sharing and offers advice to students starting out at Uni.
22nd September 2021
RESOURCE: Finding My Confidence as a Visually Impaired Student #UniInSight
How can you be more confident? LOOK mentor Naz shares her top tips.
22nd September 2021
RESOURCE: What to say and do when you meet a visually impaired person #UniInSight
Don’t know what to do when you meet someone with a VI. Firstly, don’t panic! Secondly, watch this video – our mentors’ friends have some great advice for you!
22nd September 2021
RESOURCE: How To Communicate Your Needs at Uni as a Visually Impaired Student #UniInSight
LOOK Mentor Charlotte shares her advice about how best to communicate the support that you will need as a VI student at University.
22nd September 2021
RNIB and Blind Ambition ‘Looking for Work’ Webinars
RNIB and Blind Ambition invite you to a series of free weekly webinars to support job seekers with sight loss.
13th September 2021
8th September 2021
RESOURCE: Emily’s Top Tips for Socialising, Looking Good and Dating as a VI student #UniInSight
Starting Uni and wondering how on earth you’re going to meet people? In this video, Emily gives her top tips on how to go about socialising, as well as feeling and looking good when starting out at Uni.
8th September 2021
RESOURCE: ‘Back to School’ – Top Tips for Parents/Carers
Our Parent Support Officer, Jane, has compiled this handy resource with the help of LOOK’s Parent Support Group.
7th September 2021
