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This week’s audio described shows:
#hamiltonmusical Palace Theatre & Opera House Manchester tomorrow with Anne
#snowwhite Wolverhampton Grand on Thursday afternoon with Anne
#sixthemusical Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent on Thursday evening with Anne
#aroundtheworld in 80 days Octagon Theatre Bolton on Friday evening with Anne
And
#ALittlePrincess Theatre by the Lake on Friday evening with Maria
#thebodyguardmusical New Alexandra Theatre on Saturday with Anne
And
#Cinderella StoryhouseLive on Sunday with Chris.
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Have you received your Elf Academy pack yet? ✉️
We’d love to know what you and your children think of them! Don't forget to snap a picture or video and tag #ElfAcademy.
There are now just 15 days left to order these special packs, so don’t miss out:
blueoceanwaves.uk/shop/uncategorized/braille-books/
Blue Ocean Waves is finally excited to announce our book Braille Music for Complete Beginners invented by Jolene Dias now Available to order. This book is especially designed for the Blind and others having any visual impairments.
Braille Music For Complete Beginners - Blue Ocean Waves Centre
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Lessons Covered Clef Time Signatures Note Values First 4 Notes in the Treble Clef (In Semibreves) Notes beyond F (In Semibreves) First 4 Notes in the Treble Clef (In Minims) Notes beyond F (In Minims)...Morning hope you are doing well. Recently there has been lots of chat in our group about the pressure of christmas. The most important thing is doing what is right for your family. Tomorrow evening at 7.30 LOOK - supporting families living with visual impairment Parent Carer Support group are holding a chat session about the festive season. How do we make it accessible for our brilliant children and young people? What presents and games are a hit in your household? Come along and share ideas and get support from others in the same boat. Jo has been preparing a list of present ideas and we would love your input as well. More information and booking form on our Web page: www.look-uk.org/countdowntochristmas2023/?fbclid=IwAR2knG5qRpiaqYWmjCIk-icWa4Z0Y284bPqb1Rg1RNgegG...
Event & offer: Countdown to Christmas – LOOK – Supporting Visually Impaired Young People to Thrive
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Families with a VI child, living in and around Hereford - get your diaries out! We’d love you to join us and other families for a sensory Santa’s Grotto experience.These are the Uffy dolls we have left. All our dolls come with their own cane and Christmas hat. Why not get a book too. All our book are available in large print or giant print with braille.
Check out this fun and educational activity that a teacher shared with Paths to Literacy for Students Who are Blind or Visually Impaired! This rice bottle activity allows students to practice their sensory and cooking skills.
Click the link to learn more:
Community Service Through Material Creation – Paths to Literacy
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This activity allows students to practice their sensory and cooking skills while also completing community service.
