Supporting visually impaired young people to thrive
We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who came and took part in the See My Skills: How to land your dream job! event on Saturday 26 March 2022, co-hosted by LOOK and Vision Foundation.
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.
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.
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
Looking for your first step on the career ladder or are you ready to move your vocation into the fast lane?
See My Skills: How to land your dream job will give you the tools to jumpstart your career – hold on to your seats!
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.
Our Parent Support Officer, Jane, has compiled this handy resource with the help of LOOK’s Parent Support Group.
Come and meet other parents of Visually Impaired children every other Tuesday at 7:30pm in our free, online meet-up session.
LOOK’s Parent Support Officer, Jane Ring, shares crucial insights and top tips from parents and VI young people in this valuable resource about transitioning through school.
Elin Williams, Volunteer Development Coordinator at LOOK UK, reflects upon her participation in the VICTAR Longitudinal Study and her own experience of transitions.
If you are worried about your upcoming assessments, or want to learn how you can get prepared and motivated for exams, then this podcast is for you!
Watch this video from LOOK & Usher Kids UK for more information on Education, health and care plans for children with Usher Syndrome, with Laura Byrne, MSI Consultant Teacher, Sense Specialist Services for Children with Usher Syndrome.
Home schooling is back on the agenda; this video is packed full of tips and advice to help you support your child.
Download our resource for tips and advice on discussing sex and relationships with your child.
We always welcome support and help. If you’d like to be involved, we’d love to hear from you!
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