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Vision Fund grants: March 2021

The Vision Foundation is proud to announce the roll-out of more than £260,000 to local projects across London....

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Sight loss in the spotlight: Taking Centre Stage

Taking Centre Stage brought three of the biggest names in show business together to launch the Centenary Appeal of the Vision Foundation....

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Touch Tours – Getting hands on with theatre

What is a Touch Tour, and why is it important to provide access to an audio-described performance? Learn more...

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The Vision Foundation appoints three new trustees

The Vision Foundation has appointed Dr Amit Patel, Darren Barker and Victoria Currey as new trustees on its Board. ...

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Research Study: Sight Loss and Employment

A research study conducted by the Vision Impairment Centre for Teaching and Research at the University of Birmingham aimed to understand the employment factors for people living with sight loss....

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Focus on employment – a personal view

The Vision Foundation's Centenary Appeal Manager, Monica Smith shares her employment experience as a visually impaired person....

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Five facts about braille for World Braille Day

The 4th of January marks the birthday of Louis Braille, the creator of braille. Find out more about braille with these five interesting facts....

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In Conversation with Rt Hon Lord David Blunkett

For our first “In Conversation With...” virtual event our Vice President Lord Blunkett discussed the highs and lows of his political life and his aspirations for the sight loss community....

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Making employment hopes a reality this Christmas

With concerns across the board about job security in this covid climate, we're prioritising projects this Christmas that enable blind and partially sighted to secure jobs and long-term employment....

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