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Volunteers Week: Q&A with Kerry

As Volunteers' Week comes to a close for 2022, we want to share the story of one of our previous volunteers, Kerry. After joining the Vision Foundation team in 2021 as a volunteer, supporting with operations at Head Office, Kerry...

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Volunteers Week – Brinda

eBay manager Brinda revists her time as a volunteer at the Vision Foundation and how she gained vital skills that set up for a paid role. ...

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See My Skills Gala: Celebrating 100 years with a showcase of sight loss talent

On Thursday 19 May 2022, we hosted the See My Skills Gala. Our Royal Patron, HRH The Countess of Wessex and Vice Presidents; Sir John Major, Lord David Blunkett and Cherie Blair QC joined Vision Foundation supporters and ambassadors at...

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Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Accessible Tech

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is the annual awareness day focusing on digital access and inclusion for disabled people around the world. It takes place on the third Thursday of May each year. Everyone deserves a first-rate digital experience on...

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Monica is smiling widely on the back of a tandem bicycle, riding through a lush green park. She's wearing a blue Vision Foundation cycling jersey with a red helmet. Text: Q&A with Monica

Q&A with Team Vision cyclist, Monica Smith

“It gave me a tingly, emotional feeling that was unforgettable” Vision Foundation’s very own cycling enthusiast, Monica Smith shares some pearls of wisdom about her RideLondon triumph in 2015.   [caption id="attachment_10355" align="alignnone" width="902"] Monica (left) and HRH The Countess...

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A visit to ‘The Paradis Files’

The Paradis Files is a brand new chamber opera delving into the life of pianist, composer and touring musician Maria-Theresia von Paradis aka The Blind Enchantress. A whirlwind of a production celebrating Paradis’ successes but also the dark twists that...

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Photos of runners Matt (brunette man in his 30s with facial hair) and Oli (dirty blonde man in his late 20s) running in the marathon..

5 top tips for running the London Marathon

We know that running the legendary London Marathon can be quite daunting and there's a lot of preparation to do so we've compiled some helpful tips from our Team Vision alumni to give you a head start. Two of our...

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Journey By Dots – Braille Art Exhibition

Clarke Reynolds, the blind artist behind Seeing without Seeing, has launched his most ambitious solo art exhibition to date, Journey by Dots. Exhibited at Aspex in Clarke's hometown of Portsmouth, Journey By Dots offers a unique insight into Clarke's life....

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Gear up for RideLondon 2022

Tips and tricks to get you prepared for the big day! Amongst the excitement and adrenaline of preparing for a cycling race, there are nerves and worries that seep through your veins as you sit on your saddle at the...

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Project Story: Amy and Friends

Amy and Friends was founded by Jayne, mother to Amy, the soul and inspiration of Amy and Friends. Amy was clinically diagnosed with Cockayne Syndrome at the age of 15 in Boston, USA after doctors in the UK were unable...

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