Do not forget to sign up to attend our next #EyeCare & You webinar in which we will explore fraud awareness for blind & partially sighted people.
Presented by a member of the Metropolitan Police's Crime Prevention Team

🗓️ Tuesday 14th May

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Huge Congratulations to Sight Loss Councils Senior Engagement Manager, Louise Connop who has been shortlisted for Shaw Trust's #DisabilityPower100 . 

Louise does incredible work to increase accessibility for blind & partially sighted people and we couldn't be prouder of this recognition.

Do not forget to sign up to attend our next #EyeCare & You webinar in which we will explore fraud awareness for blind & partially sighted people.
Presented by a member of the Metropolitan Police's Crime Prevention Team

🗓️ Tuesday 14th May

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Looking to add new talent to your workforce?
Looking to make a positive change in your workplace?
We are currently seeking partner organisations to join our successful Get Set Progress #InternshipProgramme !

Find out more about this unique opportunity: bit.ly/4aiAJt1

Join Northern Ballet  for an audio-described performance of Romeo & Juliet, delivered by ex-premier dancer Pippa Moore and VocalEyes at  Sadler's Wells on Sat 1 June, 2.30 pm

Find out more: sadlerswells.com/whats-on/north…

You can now find our latest  ' #EyeCare and You' webinar on our YouTube channel.

We explored navigation apps for blind & partially sighted people, including apps that are available on Android & iOS and how you can use them to travel independently.
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Well done BBC EastEnders for placing a spotlight on Usher's with Britney's story. Watch our webinar to learn more.

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Government PIP reforms could impact blind and partially sighted people. Find out what it means for you and how to have your say via the link.

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There is still time left to register for next week's webinar on Wednesday the 8th of May 14:00-15:00 focusing on all things Get Set Progress.

If you or someone you know is interested please register for the webinar 👇

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From tactile voting devices to using smartphone apps, how accessible is voting for blind and partially sighted people?

All polling stations must have the necessary support to assist blind & partially sighted voters. 

Learn more: bit.ly/44hyiom #AccessibleVoting

Today is polling day. Make your voice heard and help build a more accessible society for blind and partially sighted people. 

Voting is open until 10pm.
Remember to bring a valid photo ID with you to vote.
#Elections24

Following giving evidence in Parliament last week, Lucy Merritt, our Education Policy Manager spoke to RNIB Connect Radio and David Hogg about the latest Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) reforms and student support provided by Thomas Pocklington Trust

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Do not miss our upcoming #EyeCare & You webinar which will focus on fraud awareness for blind & partially sighted people!
We will share tips on how you can identify and report different types of crimes & what you can do as a victim.
🗓️ Tuesday 14th May

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A fantastic way to spend an afternoon, listening to two excellent presentations outlining future action for Thomas Pocklington Trust

Last week saw the successful launch of #SightLossCouncilsScotland in Edinburgh. 

Join them today from 1-3pm at Visibility Scotland in #Glasgow to learn more about their plans to increase accessibility for people with sight loss in Scotland. 

More details: bit.ly/3UzNwBP

On the way to Manchester to listen to the brilliant final year Alliance MBS students present their final year project findings on accessible fitness equipment and enhancements to the fantastic Thomas Pocklington Trust #GetSetProgress intern programme. The University of Manchester

Earlier this month, our Young Voices volunteers had their first in-person meeting of 2024 and met Markéta Kristlová, Brand Equity Lead at Müller who shared her experience and knowledge of branding and marketing with the students.

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If you’re a blind or partially sighted student looking for a new suite of tools to help supercharge your studies, then we've got you!
David Hogg from RNIB Connect Radio spoke to our team to learn more about these & you can listen too 👇

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Voters in many parts of England -including London- will elect councillors and mayors on 2 May.

To find out more about where elections take place & if you can vote, read BBC's article.
 
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  #GE24 #Elections2024

Want to know about the work of Sight Loss Councils ? Pop down to #VisionZone2024 hosted by My Sight Notts We’ll be here between 10 am and 2 pm. Look forward to chatting with you.