What’s On?
From online Parent Support Groups to expert-led webinars, Youth Forums and Music Groups – get your diaries out and make a note of these fab events from LOOK!
30th June 2022
Events
Early Years Parent Advice Workshop – What can I do when my child is identified as having a vision impairment and what support can I expect?
LOOK UK and VICTA have teamed up to host a parent advice workshop focused on managing the emotional and practical challenges following diagnosis of a young child with a vision impairment. The workshop will also consider the early years and support pathways available from diagnosis.
14th June 2022
LOOK Music Group
Free online music group for under 18-year-old VI young people.
This month we’re joined by star guest Sirine Jahangir; singer on Britain’s Got Talent 2020, chatting about all things music.
1st June 2022
“Raising Our Voices – Ensuring We are Heard!”
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
26th May 2022
LOOK Life Hacks – Next Steps if you’re not going to Uni.
LOOK’s monthly discussion groups for young people aged 11-18 are back this month with a shiny new look!
As well as providing fun, chat, music and quizzes we’ll also be inviting guests to talk about topics that matter to you.
11th May 2022
See My Future: Your Education in Your Hands!
Join LOOK to find out more about education health care plans – what’s good about them? What’s rubbish? And how can you create the best EHCP?
11th May 2022
Run the 2022 London Marathon for LOOK!
Are you ready for the challenge of a lifetime? Then join Team LOOK at the London Marathon.
10th May 2022
How to help your vision impaired child feel less isolated and build a sense of belonging.
LOOK UK and VICTA invite you to join us for our parent advice workshop discussing the power of connection and the impact building a community can have on your mental health.
22nd April 2022
See My Skills: How to Land Your Dream Job!
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!
16th February 2022
*Applications now closed* Experience life on the farm with LOOK and Jamie’s Farm, Herefordshire!
Aged-13-17 and living with a visual impairment? Fancy a week in the country getting your hands dirty, meeting awesome new people and learning life changing-skills? Then grab a pair of wellies and sign up to our youth activity week on 1st-5th August 2022.
9th February 2022
LOOK Parent Support Group & Resources
Come and meet other parents of Visually Impaired children every other Tuesday at 7:30pm in our free, online meet-up session.
30th June 2021
Free Counselling with Look and York College
These free sessions are available to VI people (aged 18+) and their families.
5th January 2020
