Confidence and Student life with a Visual Impairment.
In this blog, LOOK mentor Emilia reflects on her time at Uni and shares how her confidence has given her the opportunity to help others in a similar situation.
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – A message from LOOK.
It is with great sorrow and deepest respect that LOOK marks the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Mentors of the Month: Naz, Kombo, Ellie and Daniel!
Our mentors of the month for August have to be the four fantastic mentors who joined us at Jamie’s Farm.
Blog: Maisie and Me – living with my guide dog
It’s International Assistance Dog Week! LOOK mentor Nathan tells us about life with guide dog Maisie.
Mentor of the Month: Gemma!
Huge congratulations to our July Mentor of the Month, Gemma who consistently displays positive self reflection and a can do attitude when faced with challenges.
Mentor of the Month: Al Ameen!
Can we get a cheer for our June Mentor of the Month Al!
Read on to find out why his work has impressed the LOOK team so much this month.
Mentor of the Month: Saima!
Huge congratulations to our May Mentor of the Month Saima, her dedication to the mentor project and her mentees is just incredible!
Ways into work, vocational opportunities, training and apprenticeship options for your visually impaired child/young person.
There are many different opportunities available to our young people if they choose a non-university pathway to work. In this resource, the LOOK Parent support group and expert guest panellists share their insights, tips and advice on successfully entering the workforce.
Mentor of the Month: Maria!
We are so excited to announce our April Mentor of the month, the fantastic Maria. Read on to find out why we think Maria rocks!
Revision Q&A and Exam Top Tips
As many of our young people are approaching the GSCE and A-Level exam period, we share our Q&A with top tips for revision.
Learning to Access, Access to Learning – Becoming an Independent Learner.
The journey to becoming an independent learner is often long and onerous. In this resource, LOOK Project Assistant Andrea meets with LOOK mentors and mentees as they share their stories of independent learning.
Volunteer Recognition Day
LOOK’s Mentor Project Manager, Ruth celebrates Volunteer Recognition Day with a fantastic poem, highlighting the reasons why LOOK Loves Volunteers.
Siblings by chance, friends by choice.
LOOK’s Mentor Project Manager, Ruth reflects on life as part of a buzzing family unit, what she’s learnt from her siblings and what being a sibling means to her.
Mentor of the Month: Matt!
Mentors and the work they do is at the heart of LOOK UK, providing support and guidance to Visually Impaired young people.
This is why the Mentor of the Month celebration is so important, it’s an opportunity to show our appreciation for all the hard work the mentor team does for us.
Moving On To Higher Education: How to Help Your VI Child Make the Most of University Life
Starting University is a big step for both you and your VI young adult. In this resource, The LOOK Parent support group and expert guest panellists share their insights, tips and advice.
