Independent Living

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Resource: 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

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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.

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

See My Skills, How to land your dream job! Building your Tech Skills with Ben Mustill-Rose, Sydney May, John Paul Anderson and Matt Johnson. Images of the 4 hosts below the text

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

See My Skills: How to Land Your Dream Job! Resources

In March 2022 LOOK UK and Vision Foundation co-hosted a landmark conference for visually impaired 16-24 year olds. The aim of this ambitious online event

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Getting tech ready for the future

Transitions are always a key point in a VI child or young persons life. Having the right equipment in place and the skills to use

LOOK into being a VI Sports Person, Listen to our Q&A with industry experts and find out how to become a VI boxer, cricketer, athletics champion and more!, image of two sets of legs kicking a football

LOOK Into…being a VI Sports Person with Martin Symcox & John McDougall.

In April we were delighted to be joined by Martin Symcox, CEO Metro Blind Sport and John McDougall, Captain of the England VI Football team.

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BLOG: Making friends and trying new things at University #UniInSight

In this blog, Olivia talks about making friends and trying new things at University.

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BLOG: What it’s like starting Uni as a visually impaired student #UniInSight

In this blog, LOOK mentor Megan reflects on her time at Uni and shares what she wishes she had known back then! #UniInSight

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BLOG: What does confidence mean? #UniInSight

As part of the #UniInSight campaign with LOOK, Thomas Pocklington Trust and DeafblindUK, LOOK mentor Maymunah talks about how her VI has helped her to

Elin and guide dog Jazzy with a course tutor at graduation both in colours and gown.

Lost in Transition – A first-hand account of moving through education into employment as a VI young person.

Elin Williams, Volunteer Development Coordinator at LOOK UK, reflects upon her participation in the VICTAR Longitudinal Study and her own experience of transitions.