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.
Tag: sightloss
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.
LOOK welcomes new Trustee, Alison Rand.
We are delighted to announce that Alison Rand has joined the LOOK Board of Trustees.
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.
Welcome to our See My Skills: Writing the perfect CV and honing your interview skills resource page.
Writing the perfect CV and honing your interview skills resource page shares tangible insights into building a marketable CV and provides practical tips for interview skills.
Our panel discusses a wide range of challenges that visually impaired young people face when looking for a job.
16+ Transition to Further Education
Have you received your GCSE results and are about to take the next step into sixth form or college life?
Join LOOK to discuss the transition from school into sixth form/college with three expert mentors sharing their experiences and top tips.
Looking after your eye health this Summer – Sunglasses; Tints and Shades.
The UV rays of the sun don’t just damage your skin. They can damage your eyes as well. In the long term, if your eyes are exposed to too much sunlight, it can lead to cataracts and other eye diseases. George from sight loss charity Cam Sight shares her advice on keeping your eyes safe in the sun.
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.
Welcome to our See My Skills: Organising Work Experience, Volunteering and Careers Advice.
Organising Work Experience, Volunteering and Careers Advice resource page shares advice on where to find work experience from employment experts. Our panel reflects on their own experiences discussing self-advocacy skills and building confidence.
Welcome to our See My Skills: A Foot in the Door with Disability Placement Schemes resource page.
A Foot in the Door with Disability Placement Schemes resource page talks to young professionals about their personal experiences of Disability Placement schemes and how it helped them find their ideal roles.
International Assistance Dogs Day – Thank you, Jazzy
LOOK’s Volunteer Development Coordinator Elin shares her personal message of thanks to Jazzy, her guide dog.
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.
LOOK Life Hacks – Hair and Make-up styling tips.
On one of the hottest days of the year, we welcomed award-winning session stylist Anna Cofone to talk to Shani Dutta from LOOK about how to care for our hair.
Shani also shared her beauty and makeup secrets from her time as Beauty Ambassador at Bare Minerals.
Welcome to our See My Skills: Building Your Tech Skills resource page.
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; Building Your Tech Skills resource will give you the information and tools to get the tech skills needed for the workplace.
LOOK Music Group
Free online music group for under 18-year-old VI young people.
This month we’ll be joined by avid music fans & LOOK mentors Syd and Warren to chat about how to get the most out of attending live concerts.
