Tag: visual impairment

Members of the LOOK team celebrating with their fists in the air.

Join us at the next Parent Support Group: 28th March

We are holding two chat sessions in March to give our amazing parent/carer community a chance to come together and express what is important to you.

A view of Scarborough south bay, with the the beach at low tide and people walking in the shallow water. The town in the background, huddled up on the hill and to the right the castle and grounds (trees and grass) on the headland.

Our holiday flat in Scarborough is open for bookings

With the clocks changing this week, we can (hopefully!) look forward to warmer weather. So, how about a holiday beside the seaside? Thanks to a

LOOK Mentors and staff at a training day

Welcome to our largest intake of mentors!

We are thrilled to welcome an absolutely bumper group of new mentees this spring. A grand total of 34 young people will be joining the

Motivating our London Marathon runners

Each week we send a MONDAY MOTIVATION our amazing #TeamLOOK runners who are busy training and fundraising ahead of London Marathon on 23rd April, 2023.

Profile of Emilia, one of our London mentors

One of our London-based mentors, Emilia, is featured in the latest newsletter from Scope – the disability equality charity. Emilia works for the Cabinet Office.

Detail of a tumbling purple wisteria flower, with lots of petals in light purple Blue sky behind.

A message to all the Super Mums with VI children

A personal message to the league of Super Mums – mothers of visually impaired children – from a Super Mum herself, our very own Jane

A black and white photograph of Jennifer Bowen, founder of LOOK, wearing a floral shirt, sitting in an old Morris Minor with the door open. The photo was taken in the late 1950s.

The mother and daughter team behind LOOK

Journalist Jenny White spoke to the formidable mother and daughter team – Charlotte Bowen (CEO of LOOK) and her mother Jennifer (founder of LOOK), who

Photo shows the LOOK Mentoring team - (from left to right) Shani, Elin - holding Guide Dog Lucy - Charlotte M, Syd, Megan A, and Ruth, all standing outside Haklyut. Behind them is a lovely white building with a fan light over the black door. There is a brass sign with the name of the society on the wall beside the door.

Mentor team in London

Our lovely LOOK Mentor team, who are based in different locations around the country, met together in London this week, for in-person working and planning.

LOOK CEO Charlotte Carson, and Matthew Johnson and Gayle Ditchburn from Pinsent Masons stand in front of the company signage. They are all smiling broadly.

Birmingham law firm supports LOOK

Our CEO, Charlotte Carson, visited the Birmingham office of Pinsent Masons this week to speak to the team. The Birmingham office is supporting LOOK for the next two years.

London Marathon update: 26 runners for 26 miles

We are delighted to have 26 runners confirmed for the TCS London Marathon 2023. One runner for every mile of the marathon! Thank you to each of the runners who have committed to train and raise funds for LOOK.

Students sat on some steps looking at a book together.

Video & blog: Q&A on 16+ transition to 6th form/college

The transition from a familiar school setting to 6th form or college can be daunting, learning to navigate a new setting. Meeting new people and advocating for your needs with new teachers can feel like a roadblock to your education. In this Q&A three of our LOOK Mentors met to chat about their experience.

The LOOK team around the sign for Jamie's Farm

A summer adventure to remember

Jamie’s Farm’s unique combination of farming, family and therapy offers an environment where young people are respected, and are given opportunities to display their talents and show responsibility.

Photo of a girl with long brown hair, sat at a desk, typing on a laptop.

Top Tips on essay writing and researching for your University degree

Aged 16+ with University or college in your sights? Will your chosen course feature essay writing and researching? If so, then this is the resource you’ve been waiting for!

Get Exam Ready

Join VI Professionals and LOOK mentors to help your blind and partially sighted kids prepare for exams with confidence.

LOOK: Peer Mentoring Matters

Experience has shown us that visually impaired young people are best supported by those that have personal experiences of living with a visual impairment. The mentor role can be hugely rewarding – supporting others, while boosting your own self-development and confidence too.