Category: Help and Support

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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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Event – Back To School Parent Support Group: ‘A reflection on the first Half Term.’

Come and share you experiences on how school has been; how have you and your children coped?

14th 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

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

George rustles up a Middle Eastern side dish this week…

6th October 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

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EVENT: Parent Braille Club – Meet the Mentors!

Our first Parent Braille Club takes place TONIGHT! So here’s an introduction to our fabulous mentors who will be supporting the parents enrolled on the

17th September 2020

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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

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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Zarie’s Story

At the age of 10 months, Zarie was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour, resulting in her sight loss. Read on to hear her story.

16th September 2020

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CLEVER COOKING WORKSHOPS!

Are you crazy about cooking?!
Love learning new recipes?
Passionate about kitchen products?!
Yes? Then you need to join our Clever Cooking online sessions!

15th September 2020

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The Student’s Handbook

Due to start Uni this September? Don’t go anywhere without reading our Survival Guide first!

10th September 2020

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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

Mentor of the Month

We are delighted to introduce our Mentor of the Month, Natalie Curran!

4th September 2020

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FREE Parents’ Braille Club – Online Beginners Course Starts: 17th September, 2020 Fully Booked

Support your visually impaired child by mastering Braille!

16th August 2020

Mentor of the Month: Nathan Tree

Join us on the last Monday of each month to celebrate our #MentorOfTheMonth! First up, meet Nathan.

27th July 2020