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Farm Life: how the trips we’re funding to farms for young people who are blind and vision impaired are enriching lives and creating community

We’re helping young people who are blind and vision impaired to thrive by funding LOOK UK, which alongside mentorship programmes also delivers farm life experiences with Jamie’s Farm. People who are blind and vision impaired are more likely to experience...

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Courteney is Racing to Find a Cure

26 year old Courteney will take part in the London Marathon to help fund research to find a cure for Macular Dystrophy, which runs in her family and will eventually impact her own sight. Courteney Toombs, a paralegal from Milton...

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‘The Unseen’ How a ground-breaking report inspired an audio drama

A new audio drama, ‘Unseen’ is shining a spotlight on the unique experiences of domestic abuse survivors who are blind and vision impaired. Funded by Fight for Sight and Vision Foundation, this unsettling drama has been co-created by victims and...

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8 free audio books to celebrate World Book Day

World Book Day provides a fantastic opportunity to share and celebrate your favourite book. With audiobooks increasing in popularity we explore some great titles for children....

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Funding research into rare eye conditions: Rare Disease Day

February 29 is Rare Disease Day. This event aims to raise awareness and to generate change for the 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease and their families and carers. What is a rare disease? A rare disease...

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5 Reasons to Volunteer this Student Volunteering Week

It's Student Volunteering Week! Volunteering provides a diverse set of opportunities and avenues for both personal and professional growth. By dedicating time and skills to important causes, volunteering has the potential to shape perspectives and foster an important sense of...

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Behind the scenes of Unseen, a gripping new audio drama

In 2022 we worked alongside SafeLives to publish The Unseen, a report exploring abuse experienced by members of the visually impaired community. You can find the report here. In the wake of its publication, Extant Theatre reached out to inquire...

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The Challenges of Unplanned Travel as a Visually Impaired Person

Chris Owen is a regular contributor for Vision Foundation. You can find his previous blogs here. I decided to do a little experiment today as Chester and I took a solo trip to visit my eldest at university in Kingston....

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Celebrating Difference and Festivity Through Braille Art: Clarke Reynolds’ Snowflake Window at Ask Italian

In the bustling heart of Oxford Street, a unique art installation captures the essence of festivity and individuality. Clarke Reynolds, a Portsmouth-based visually impaired artist and long-standing Vision Foundation supporter, has brought an innovative perspective to Ask Italian through his...

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Two years in the making: New Eye Care Support Pathway wins cross-sector backing

Senior leaders from the NHS, social care and the Third Sector gathered in London to explore new ways to ensure people with eye care needs and sight loss receive vital information, advice, practical and emotional support at every stage of...

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