VI Young People
LOOK is here to help you. If you’d like to chat with someone who has been there, done it and might have some great advice why not sign up to our Mentoring project. If you feel you have wisdom to offer and would like to be part of our Mentor community we’d love to hear from you. Become a Mentor.
Keen to meet others online or in person? Check out our Events. Or you if you’d just like to browse our resources, they are below. LOOK is run by visually impaired people, for visually impaired people.
80% of our staff are VI and all our Mentors are too. Welcome to our community!
Resources
School, College & University
Resource: Becoming a Visually Impaired Teacher
Thinking about a career in teaching? Six visually impaired teachers share what it’s really like in the classroom — from finding the right training route
Disability Services at University.
Starting university is an exciting step, but for many blind and partially sighted students, it can also feel overwhelming.
My Journey Through Exams as a Visually Impaired Student.
We all know that exams can be a stressful time, both revising and sitting the exams themselves can feel overwhelming. In this blog, LOOK volunteer
Wellbeing & Relationships
The Social Media Debate and Beyond
The government’s decision to ban social media for under 16s has sparked an important national conversation. For blind and partially sighted young people, the picture
Resource: AI, Accessibility, Safety and Independence
As Artificial Intelligence becomes a bigger part of everyday life, this resource brings together expert insight and practical guidance to help you support your visually
Resource: Understanding the SEND Reform White Paper
In this resource we unpack the SEND Reform White Paper, what it means for your child, and how you can have your say.
Independent Living
Travelling Abroad with a Visual Impairment
resource My honest tips for your next holiday Are you thinking about going on holiday this year? Check out Mentor Priscilla’s guide to travelling If
Look families go behind the scenes with Charlton Athletic
Look families went behind the scenes at Charlton Athletic for a stadium tour and an audio-described match — here’s how their weekend went.
Meet Our Mentors: A Weekend at Jamie’s Farm
Four of our incredible LOOK mentors recently headed to Jamie’s Farm in Hereford for a weekend of training, team building, and preparation ahead of our
Our Mentors
Our mentors help other VI young people to grow in self-confidence and to thrive.
All our LOOK Mentors are 18 years + and are DBS checked. They come from a variety of backgrounds and have different VI needs and experiences, but they share a passion and commitment to supporting VI young people through mentoring.
Our flagship LOOK Mentor Project keeps growing, and we are continually investing in the LOOK Mentors. Some of the mentees have gone on to be Mentors, and some now work with LOOK on the Mentor Project. It is brilliant that the LOOK Mentor Project really is helping VI young people to thrive. Thank you to all the amazing LOOK Mentors who volunteer their time to support their younger peers.
Take the Next Step
How Do I Become a Mentor?
Are you visually impaired, 18-29 and have a passion to help others? Find out what it takes to become a VI mentor, and how you can get involved.
How Do I Get a Mentor?
If you’re aged 11-29 and at school, university / college or looking for work, we have a mentor ready to help you achieve your potential.