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: School
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: ‘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
EVENT: Cerebral Vision Impairment Sessions
LOOK is partnering with Blatchington Court Trust, Angel Eyes, VICTA and Moor Vision to put on these CVI awareness sessions on the 22nd and 29th of September.
1st September 2021
Talking Transitions: A guide for Parent Carers of Visually Impaired Children
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.
29th June 2021
Lost in Transition – A first-hand account of moving through education into employment as a VI young person.
Elin Williams, Volunteer Development Coordinator at LOOK UK, reflects upon her participation in the VICTAR Longitudinal Study and her own experience of transitions.
28th June 2021
Lost In Transition: Supporting young people with vision impairment for post school transitions
LOOK’s Volunteer Development Coordinator, Elin Williams, reflects on her participation in VICTAR’s Longitudinal Study at this conference.
16th June 2021
Podcast: Exams during Covid-19 in collaboration with Thomas Pocklington Trust.
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!
22nd April 2021
VIDEO: Education, Health and Care Plans for Children with Usher Syndrome
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.
18th 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
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
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
The Student’s Handbook
Due to start Uni this September? Don’t go anywhere without reading our Survival Guide first!
10th 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
