Look Into Being a Visually Impaired Teacher
Are you a Look mentor or a visually impaired (VI) young person thinking about a career in education?
Come and find out how your lived experience could become one of your biggest strengths in the classroom.
Join us for this exciting session specifically designed to support visually impaired young people and mentors looking to get into a teaching career. We know that entering the teaching profession can feel daunting, especially when thinking about classroom management, accessible teaching tools, or requesting the right workplace accommodations. This session is here to break down those barriers.
We’ll be featuring an inspiring panel of LOOK mentors who have lived experience of visual impairment and are currently thriving in various teaching careers. They will share practical insights, what has worked for them, and how they navigate their daily professional lives.
Whether you are fully set on teaching or just curious about what it takes, this event will equip you with the confidence and knowledge to take your next steps.
Topics we’ll explore during the session include:
- Different pathways into a teaching career
- Accessibility tools and strategies used by VI teachers in today’s classrooms
- How to advocate for workplace adjustments and Access to Work support during training and employment
- Connecting with a peer network of visually impaired professionals in education
Don’t miss out
Spaces are limited, so book your place today. Whether you’re already set on a career in teaching or just want to explore what’s possible, this is your chance to hear honest, first-hand advice from visually impaired teachers who’ve been exactly where you are now.
Come with your questions. Leave with answers, practical tools, and a network of people who understand.
Meet the Event Facilitator
Elin Williams – Look Events Manager
Elin is the Events Manager at LOOK. She became a LOOK volunteer mentor after graduating university, and was then supported by LOOK to complete an Erasmus project volunteering in Belgium before starting her role at LOOK.
“I am severely sight-impaired due to the condition Leber’s Congenital Amaurosis, and I also have Nystagmus. I’m the only one in my family with the condition and was the only VI young person in my mainstream schools in North Wales until I went to sixth form at NCW. My vision deteriorated slowly throughout my childhood, and I’ve now had mainly light perception since my mid-teens. I read Braille and use screen-reading assistive tech, and navigate the world with my guide dog.
I’m a creative but chaotic cook; I spend weekends at the theatre or live comedy, and the highlight of my week is usually my evening boxing class.”
Meet the Event Speakers
This session features a panel of inspiring Look Mentors who have lived experience of visual impairment and are successfully navigating professional careers in teaching and education:
- Charlotte Roadley
- Chris Styles
- Daniel Wolak
- Jack Pearce
- Josh Reid
- Laura Francis
The panel discussion includes plenty of time for a Q&A, so please be sure to include your questions in the registration to be addressed by our panel of experts.
You’ll need to register for the session before 11 am on the day of the event. This deadline is in place to help safeguard our online events. If you miss this deadline, please contact info@look-uk.org on the understanding that we cannot guarantee your participation.
Don’t miss this chance to gain expert advice, ask questions, and connect with other visually impaired young people. Sign up today!
Support For You
Look offers a wide range of resources to support visually impaired young people as they navigate growing up. From mental health support and self-advocacy skills to money management and more, our extensive database provides practical guidance every step of the way.