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We strive for the equality of blind and partially sighted people in every aspect of society.
@pocklington.bsky.socialStill time to join us today at 2pm for our Let’s Talk Jobs webinar. Discover useful apps and assistive tech that can make life easier at home and work for blind and partially sighted people.
Register before 2pm: https://tinyurl.com/3edm4xxt
@pocklington.bsky.socialStarting university and got questions about Freshers’ Week, lectures, studying or Disabled Students’ Allowance? Our Education Advice Service is here to help.
Contact [email protected] or call 0203 757 8040, Mon–Fri, 10am–5pm.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3fkpmpd3
@pocklington.bsky.socialToday is World Sight Day. This year’s theme, ‘Love Your Eyes’, is also about being able to access the healthcare you need. Accessible information helps blind and partially sighted people understand their care and make informed choices.
Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/3edm85wk
@pocklington.bsky.socialDon’t miss our next Let’s Talk Jobs webinar on 12 October, 2–3pm. We’ll explore useful apps, assistive technology and sources of support for blind and partially sighted people at home and in the workplace. Join Graham Page and our Employment team:
https://tinyurl.com/3edm4xxt
@pocklington.bsky.socialChoosing a university and course is a big decision. For blind and partially sighted students, there can be extra things to consider. Hear Khadija, Aleks and Faith share their experiences and practical advice on our Through Our Eyes podcast.
Listen: https://tinyurl.com/3x6r35cp
@pocklington.bsky.socialYour smartphone can be more than a phone. Join our Let’s Talk Jobs webinar on 12 October, 2–3pm, as Graham Page, our Assistive Technology Adviser, shares useful apps, assistive tech and support for blind and partially sighted people at home and work.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/3edm4xxt
@pocklington.bsky.socialThe new academic term is under way. If you’re a parent or carer of a blind or partially sighted student, our Education Advice Service has resources to help you understand support in education. Questions? Contact [email protected]
Guides: https://tinyurl.com/rjw69xvf
@pocklington.bsky.socialAs Catch the Bus Month draws to a close, we’re sharing what bus drivers think of First Bus’ Every Journey Matters course. We contributed lived experience expertise of sight loss to the course, helping reflect the needs of blind and partially sighted passengers.
More: https://tinyurl.com/bznfpu7a
@pocklington.bsky.socialSelf-care includes looking after your eyes. 👀
AMD can affect central vision and is a leading cause of irreversible sight loss in the UK. Regular eye tests and healthy living can help protect your eye health. This #SelfCareFrEyeDay, pay attention to your vision. #NEHW #EyeWeek
@pocklington.bsky.socialHave you discovered Through Our Eyes? 🎧
Created by blind and partially sighted students, the podcast shares real experiences of education, university and student life, with advice on choosing a university, open days and DSA.
Explore the series: https://tinyurl.com/yhpufvmc
@pocklington.bsky.socialEvery journey should be accessible. We’re proud to have contributed our vision impairment expertise and lived experience to First Bus’s ‘Every Journey Matters’ Driver CPC course, now an award winner. 🏆
Find out more about Every Journey Matters: https://tinyurl.com/bznfpu7a
@pocklington.bsky.socialNational Eye Health Week starts today and runs until 27 September.
We’re throwing it back to 2022, when Nicki shared how a routine eye test detected inflammation despite having no symptoms.
Read her story and look out for more from us this week: https://tinyurl.com/4t4vf4wf
#EyeWeek #VisionMatters
@pocklington.bsky.socialSee and Stop. Speak and Support.
As Catch the Bus Month continues, we’re highlighting how our driver training can transform bus journeys for blind and partially sighted passengers. Co-created with Sight Loss Councils, Guide Dogs and our partners.
Read More: https://tinyurl.com/3he5za3y
@pocklington.bsky.socialLast call for blind and partially sighted people to have their say. Our survey is closing soon and your views will help shape where we focus our influencing and campaigning work. Please spare 10 minutes to complete it:
https://pocklington.tfaforms.net/5069087
@pocklington.bsky.socialThe countdown is on: just three days left to apply for a Get Set Progress internship with Visibility Scotland.
Gain valuable experience, support other blind and partially sighted people and receive accredited digital skills training.
Apply by 18 September, 5pm: https://tinyurl.com/yc3dphw2
@pocklington.bsky.socialYour LinkedIn profile deserves some attention. Only a few days left to register for our Let’s Talk Jobs webinar on 14 September, 2–3pm.
Get practical tips from our Employment team on building a stronger profile and making LinkedIn work harder for you.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/y4h654hx
@pocklington.bsky.socialA new Get Set Progress internship is open with Visibility Scotland in Glasgow. As a Digital Skills and Employment Advisor Intern, you’ll support blind and partially sighted people while gaining valuable experience and accredited training.
Apply by 18 September, 5pm: https://tinyurl.com/yc3dphw2
@pocklington.bsky.socialRobo-taxis have arrived in London, and we took one for a ride. Last Wednesday, our staff and Sight Loss Council volunteers joined Wayve to experience its self-driving technology and share views on making journeys safer and more accessible. Scroll through the photos to see the action.
@pocklington.bsky.socialOne week to go. Only a few places remain for our Tech Friday on 11 September, 11am–1pm. Try Mavis smart glasses and catch up on the latest Meta glasses features, including Oorion and Be My Eyes. Ask questions and share your views. Register:
https://tinyurl.com/yuvkyps5
@pocklington.bsky.socialMake your LinkedIn profile work harder.
Join our next Let’s Talk Jobs webinar on 14 September, 2–3pm, for practical tips on building a stronger LinkedIn profile for blind and partially sighted job seekers and professionals.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/y4h654hx