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The VICTA Parent Network
VICTA started over 30 years ago as a local parent support network. Our reach has since spread over the entire country, but our original vision of bringing parents together for friendship and support hasn’t changed.
Here at VICTA, we have heard time and time again how the best advice has come from another parent, or how the Family Weekends we host give parents a chance to discuss issues and create solutions. It is vital in many aspects, not only for the child but also the parents, to be able to access the best possible information and we believe that parents are key to this.
We have therefore started our ‘Parent Network’. The aim of this project is to empower parents to support and advise one another, and run local events and groups to create networks of parents across the country. Our Parent Ambassadors that are part of this new scheme have first-hand experience living with and raising children who have a visual impairment. We believe that these are the people best placed to provide help and advice if you do have any concerns or encounter any problems.
To this end, we have a VICTA Parent Network Facebook group. This is a safe space for you as a parent to ask any questions or seek advice on any topic related to parenting a visually impaired child. Other parents and young adults in the group will provide answers, support and encouragement.
We currently have 8 Parent Ambassadors as part of the VICTA Parent Network. These Ambassadors are charged with being active members on the Facebook group, arranging local events for parents, and visiting schools and organisations as requested to promote the work of VICTA.
To become a Parent Ambassador, or for more information, please email parents@victa.org.uk
Live from the VICTA Facebook page…
Today as part of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we're focussing on Wild Wednesday and the importance of nature and the outdoors on our mental health.![]()
![]()
The Wildlife Trusts would love to know your outdoor happy places! Is there are nature reserve where you love to listen to bird song, a park you find particularly accessible, or just a favourite local stroll where you feel closer to nature. ![]()
![]()
Share your happy nature place in the comments below! ![]()
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Image description for the attached 'The Wildlife Trusts' image:![]()
![]()
Nature and Wellbeing flyer![]()
![]()
Noticing nature builds a connection - Stopping for a moment to really take in and notice wildlife helps us to feel more connected to the natural world, which in turn boosts wellbeing.![]()
![]()
Children benefit from the outdoors - Children that spend time in nature during school time have more confidence in themselves and better relationships with their teachers and friends.![]()
![]()
Nature makes you more active - People with easy access to nature are three times as likely to be active as those without. More green routes will help people benefit from outdoor space.![]()
![]()
Time in nature aids wellbeing - Spending time in nature is great for our mental wellbeing. It helps us feel calm, uplifted and less stressed. We need doorstep nature in every village, town, and city.It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this year the theme is nature. 💚![]()
![]()
We know the importance that getting outdoors has on wellbeing and we’d love to hear about your experiences. What’s your favourite place in nature, and how has it helped you? Please do share in the comments! 😊
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Charlotte from the VICTA Parent Portal shares some of the best groups and pages she's found and follows to connect with others.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.
Last chance to apply for our free online workshop with The Money Charity. This sessions covers a really important subject, as they'll be discussing how to protect yourself online against fraud and identity theft. Arm yourself with information! ![]()
![]()
Sign up today before applications close tomorrow: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/money-fraud/
The Money Charity Workshop - Identity fraud and money safety
www.victa.org.uk
When: Tuesday 18 May 2021, 1pm Who: 16+ years (including VICTA Alumni 30+) Location: One hour online virtual workshop Cost: Free Closing date: 12 May 2021 Every day, fraudsters are bombarding the UK p...
All this week the VICTA Parent Portal is focussing on Mental Health Awareness Week.![]()
![]()
Today's theme is 'Monday Mindfulness'. Mindfulness always seems to get spoken about... but what exactly is it? ![]()
![]()
This video from the VICTA Wellbeing Retreat, delivered by Rebalanceyou and Counsellor Worsley, is the perfect introduction to mindfulness and how you can apply it to everyday life.![]()
![]()
youtu.be/JtGIeH1oi_I![]()
![]()
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
VICTA Parent Wellbeing Retreat - Rebalanceyou and Counsellorworsley: An introduction to mindfullness
youtu.be
This insightful video is brought to us by Rebalanceyou and Counsellorworsley, its a great introduction to mindfullness. What is mindfullness? How can you in...
Following on from the VICTA Science Fair and as part of the Great Science Share, visually impaired astronomer Professor Nic Bonne talks about making astronomy more accessible:![]()
![]()
www.greatscienceshare.org/gssfs-blog-2021/2021/5/5/how-can-we-make-the-area-of-astronomy-more-acc...
www.greatscienceshare.org
Dr Nic Bonne, Blind Astronomer
We'd like to challenge you to decorate some tactile rocks, to help make them accessible for everyone to enjoy!![]()
![]()
Not sure where to get started? Watch our tactile rock painting tutorial here: youtu.be/Y5I1bMEpsZc![]()
![]()
Once you've decorated your rock tag us @VICTAUK #tactilerocks to help spread the word!
Tactile Rock Painting Tutorial - Join the inclusive rock painting revolution! #TactileRocks
youtu.be
VICTA have been inspired by the rock painting movement and want to spread the message of kindness to all! Rock painting champions the importance of community...
We need your help to get to 100 subscribers on YouTube! There is already lots of fantastic content on there for you to explore, with much more to come!![]()
![]()
Show our channel some love and click here to subscribe! www.youtube.com/c/VictaOrgUkVICTA
www.youtube.com
Welcome to VICTA's You Tube Channel, subscribe and watch to find out about our latest projects empowering children and young adults who are blind or partiall...
Congratulations to Elin, author of My Blurred World who has been nominated in the Positive Role Model (Disability) category for this year’s National Diversity Awards! ![]()
![]()
Elin joined VICTA as one of our first Young Ambassadors and has since been sharing her stories to help support other young people as a writer on the VICTA Parent Portal. ![]()
![]()
We know many of you will agree that Elin has been a truly positive role model and connects with so many young people through her writing. Please join us in sending our congratulations and wish Elin the best of luck in the awards!
nationaldiversityawards.co.uk
I’m Elin, a disability blogger and advocate, to name just two of my titles. I am the author behind the award-winning blog, My Blurred World. I have been sharing my experiences of living with the deg...
The VICTA Young Ambassadors decided to theme the latest issue of STRiVE e-magazine around 'Saying Hello to the Future'. ![]()
![]()
Here Owais Niaz talks about the effects of COVID and the National lockdown as a visually impaired person. He reflects on how difficult is was but also the positives that have come out of the past year on a personal level for him:![]()
![]()
youtu.be/Y8_z4E2sxq0
STRiVE - VICTA Young Ambassador Owais talks about his experiences of lockdown
youtu.be
Owais Niaz talks about the effects of COVID and the National lockdown as a visually impaired person. He talks about how difficult is was but also the positiv...
Get ready to swirl! To kick off the bank holiday and half-term in colourful style, VICTA is hosting a tie-dye-along for our families. We’ll send you a pack with the essentials to get your started and then on Saturday 29 May you can join our video tutorial online so we can all tie-dye-along together.![]()
![]()
Pack applications close on Friday 7 May, so make sure you apply before then if you'd like to take part:![]()
www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/tie-dye/
www.victa.org.uk
Join the VICTA Tie-dye-along Get ready to swirl! To kick off the bank holiday and half-term in colourful style, VICTA is hosting a tie-dye-along for our families. We'll send you a pack with the essent...
In this fantastic video over on 'Emmys VIP Life', Emmy chats about her experiences with VICTA, all the different experiences she's gained taking part on activities and how being involved with VICTA has helped boost her confidence! 🙌🌈![]()
![]()
youtu.be/Aou40qwsBD4
My experience with the VICTA charity
youtu.be
In this video, I look back over my trips with the VICTA charity and talk about the great trips I have been on and how the charity has helped me growing up wi...
As Captain Sir Tom used to say: “Tomorrow will be a good day!”. It's not too late to pick a #CaptainTom100 challenge and be part of something amazing! Join the fun & support #TeamVICTA here: www.victa.org.uk/event/captain-tom-100/
Thanks to Jo Green for sharing the picture of her newly potted sunflowers which are just staring to sprout! ![]()
![]()
We'd love to see how everyone's Sunflowers are getting on. ![]()
![]()
#victasunflowers
We definitely like Dame Judi Dench's choice of #CaptainTom100 activity! VICTA is one of the many charities you can support this bank holiday weekend.
Captain Tom 100 - Do it your way!
youtube.com
On 6 April 2020, Captain Tom Moore set out round his garden to thank our NHS heroes. One hundred laps later, he’d raised an incredible £38.9 million for the ...
We can’t wait to see all your amazing #CaptainTom100 challenges starting on Friday! There’s still time to join the fun and help celebrate the legacy of Captain Sir Tom Moore: CaptainTom100.com & support #TeamVICTA! Set up your fundraising page here: captaintom100.virginmoneygiving.com/giving/captaintom100/getinvolved.jsp?charityResourceId=5cb3a3...
Have a Go Day Northampton - British Blind Sport
buff.ly
British Blind Sport Northamptonshire Have a Go Day 2021 British Blind Sport is delighted to announce that registration for it’s first 2021 in-person event is now open! British Blind Sport is working...
Thanks to Emma for sharing these amazing tactile rocks which they have decorated and hidden. They used sand to make their paint textured, such a lovely idea!![]()
![]()
You can get more ideas and watch our video tutorial here: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/rocks/![]()
![]()
We'd love as many people as possible to join in! #tactilerocksI made my tactile rocks 🪨 with sand and paint waited for them to dry and put PVA glue over the top to make them weather proof. Today my sister helped me place my rocks. ![]()
![]()
#TactileRocks
Don't forget on the next bank holiday we will be hosting our virtual Family Day! ![]()
![]()
Join us on Monday 3rd May where we are offering a day filled with bookable time slots allowing you the chance to speak with different NCW departments, an advocacy session to discuss the student journey, as well as the opportunity to talk to current students. ![]()
![]()
Registered attendees will also receive a pre-recorded Family Day video led by NCW students providing a host of interviews with subject teachers!![]()
![]()
Book your virtual place here: www.ncw.co.uk/blog/events/family-day/![]()
![]()
#NCW #VirtualFamilyDay #TalkToUs
Thanks to everyone who have been sharing photos of their sunflowers starting to grow!![]()
![]()
Toy Like Me's sunflowers are now as tall as a Superman wheelchair user and a playmobile child!![]()
![]()
#victasunflowers
To stay up to date with VICTA’s latest activities and services to support you and your child, sign up here to receive email updates.
Contact VICTA
VICTA
5 Douglas House
32-34 Simpson Road
Fenny Stratford
Milton Keynes
MK1 1BA
T 01908 240831
admin@victa.org.uk
Follow us online!
Live from Facebook
Today as part of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we're focussing on Wild Wednesday and the importance of nature and the outdoors on our mental health.![]()
![]()
The Wildlife Trusts would love to know your outdoor happy places! Is there are nature reserve where you love to listen to bird song, a park you find particularly accessible, or just a favourite local stroll where you feel closer to nature. ![]()
![]()
Share your happy nature place in the comments below! ![]()
![]()
-----------------------------------------------------------![]()
![]()
Image description for the attached 'The Wildlife Trusts' image:![]()
![]()
Nature and Wellbeing flyer![]()
![]()
Noticing nature builds a connection - Stopping for a moment to really take in and notice wildlife helps us to feel more connected to the natural world, which in turn boosts wellbeing.![]()
![]()
Children benefit from the outdoors - Children that spend time in nature during school time have more confidence in themselves and better relationships with their teachers and friends.![]()
![]()
Nature makes you more active - People with easy access to nature are three times as likely to be active as those without. More green routes will help people benefit from outdoor space.![]()
![]()
Time in nature aids wellbeing - Spending time in nature is great for our mental wellbeing. It helps us feel calm, uplifted and less stressed. We need doorstep nature in every village, town, and city.It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this year the theme is nature. 💚![]()
![]()
We know the importance that getting outdoors has on wellbeing and we’d love to hear about your experiences. What’s your favourite place in nature, and how has it helped you? Please do share in the comments! 😊
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.
Talk about it Tuesday for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek![]()
![]()
Charlotte from the VICTA Parent Portal shares some of the best groups and pages she's found and follows to connect with others.
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.
Last chance to apply for our free online workshop with The Money Charity. This sessions covers a really important subject, as they'll be discussing how to protect yourself online against fraud and identity theft. Arm yourself with information! ![]()
![]()
Sign up today before applications close tomorrow: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/money-fraud/
The Money Charity Workshop - Identity fraud and money safety
www.victa.org.uk
When: Tuesday 18 May 2021, 1pm Who: 16+ years (including VICTA Alumni 30+) Location: One hour online virtual workshop Cost: Free Closing date: 12 May 2021 Every day, fraudsters are bombarding the UK p...
All this week the VICTA Parent Portal is focussing on Mental Health Awareness Week.![]()
![]()
Today's theme is 'Monday Mindfulness'. Mindfulness always seems to get spoken about... but what exactly is it? ![]()
![]()
This video from the VICTA Wellbeing Retreat, delivered by Rebalanceyou and Counsellor Worsley, is the perfect introduction to mindfulness and how you can apply it to everyday life.![]()
![]()
youtu.be/JtGIeH1oi_I![]()
![]()
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
VICTA Parent Wellbeing Retreat - Rebalanceyou and Counsellorworsley: An introduction to mindfullness
youtu.be
This insightful video is brought to us by Rebalanceyou and Counsellorworsley, its a great introduction to mindfullness. What is mindfullness? How can you in...
Following on from the VICTA Science Fair and as part of the Great Science Share, visually impaired astronomer Professor Nic Bonne talks about making astronomy more accessible:![]()
![]()
www.greatscienceshare.org/gssfs-blog-2021/2021/5/5/how-can-we-make-the-area-of-astronomy-more-acc...
www.greatscienceshare.org
Dr Nic Bonne, Blind Astronomer
We'd like to challenge you to decorate some tactile rocks, to help make them accessible for everyone to enjoy!![]()
![]()
Not sure where to get started? Watch our tactile rock painting tutorial here: youtu.be/Y5I1bMEpsZc![]()
![]()
Once you've decorated your rock tag us @VICTAUK #tactilerocks to help spread the word!
Tactile Rock Painting Tutorial - Join the inclusive rock painting revolution! #TactileRocks
youtu.be
VICTA have been inspired by the rock painting movement and want to spread the message of kindness to all! Rock painting champions the importance of community...
We need your help to get to 100 subscribers on YouTube! There is already lots of fantastic content on there for you to explore, with much more to come!![]()
![]()
Show our channel some love and click here to subscribe! www.youtube.com/c/VictaOrgUkVICTA
www.youtube.com
Welcome to VICTA's You Tube Channel, subscribe and watch to find out about our latest projects empowering children and young adults who are blind or partiall...
Congratulations to Elin, author of My Blurred World who has been nominated in the Positive Role Model (Disability) category for this year’s National Diversity Awards! ![]()
![]()
Elin joined VICTA as one of our first Young Ambassadors and has since been sharing her stories to help support other young people as a writer on the VICTA Parent Portal. ![]()
![]()
We know many of you will agree that Elin has been a truly positive role model and connects with so many young people through her writing. Please join us in sending our congratulations and wish Elin the best of luck in the awards!
nationaldiversityawards.co.uk
I’m Elin, a disability blogger and advocate, to name just two of my titles. I am the author behind the award-winning blog, My Blurred World. I have been sharing my experiences of living with the deg...
The VICTA Young Ambassadors decided to theme the latest issue of STRiVE e-magazine around 'Saying Hello to the Future'. ![]()
![]()
Here Owais Niaz talks about the effects of COVID and the National lockdown as a visually impaired person. He reflects on how difficult is was but also the positives that have come out of the past year on a personal level for him:![]()
![]()
youtu.be/Y8_z4E2sxq0
STRiVE - VICTA Young Ambassador Owais talks about his experiences of lockdown
youtu.be
Owais Niaz talks about the effects of COVID and the National lockdown as a visually impaired person. He talks about how difficult is was but also the positiv...
Get ready to swirl! To kick off the bank holiday and half-term in colourful style, VICTA is hosting a tie-dye-along for our families. We’ll send you a pack with the essentials to get your started and then on Saturday 29 May you can join our video tutorial online so we can all tie-dye-along together.![]()
![]()
Pack applications close on Friday 7 May, so make sure you apply before then if you'd like to take part:![]()
www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/tie-dye/
www.victa.org.uk
Join the VICTA Tie-dye-along Get ready to swirl! To kick off the bank holiday and half-term in colourful style, VICTA is hosting a tie-dye-along for our families. We'll send you a pack with the essent...
In this fantastic video over on 'Emmys VIP Life', Emmy chats about her experiences with VICTA, all the different experiences she's gained taking part on activities and how being involved with VICTA has helped boost her confidence! 🙌🌈![]()
![]()
youtu.be/Aou40qwsBD4
My experience with the VICTA charity
youtu.be
In this video, I look back over my trips with the VICTA charity and talk about the great trips I have been on and how the charity has helped me growing up wi...
As Captain Sir Tom used to say: “Tomorrow will be a good day!”. It's not too late to pick a #CaptainTom100 challenge and be part of something amazing! Join the fun & support #TeamVICTA here: www.victa.org.uk/event/captain-tom-100/
Thanks to Jo Green for sharing the picture of her newly potted sunflowers which are just staring to sprout! ![]()
![]()
We'd love to see how everyone's Sunflowers are getting on. ![]()
![]()
#victasunflowers
We definitely like Dame Judi Dench's choice of #CaptainTom100 activity! VICTA is one of the many charities you can support this bank holiday weekend.
Captain Tom 100 - Do it your way!
youtube.com
On 6 April 2020, Captain Tom Moore set out round his garden to thank our NHS heroes. One hundred laps later, he’d raised an incredible £38.9 million for the ...
We can’t wait to see all your amazing #CaptainTom100 challenges starting on Friday! There’s still time to join the fun and help celebrate the legacy of Captain Sir Tom Moore: CaptainTom100.com & support #TeamVICTA! Set up your fundraising page here: captaintom100.virginmoneygiving.com/giving/captaintom100/getinvolved.jsp?charityResourceId=5cb3a3...
Have a Go Day Northampton - British Blind Sport
buff.ly
British Blind Sport Northamptonshire Have a Go Day 2021 British Blind Sport is delighted to announce that registration for it’s first 2021 in-person event is now open! British Blind Sport is working...
Thanks to Emma for sharing these amazing tactile rocks which they have decorated and hidden. They used sand to make their paint textured, such a lovely idea!![]()
![]()
You can get more ideas and watch our video tutorial here: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/rocks/![]()
![]()
We'd love as many people as possible to join in! #tactilerocksI made my tactile rocks 🪨 with sand and paint waited for them to dry and put PVA glue over the top to make them weather proof. Today my sister helped me place my rocks. ![]()
![]()
#TactileRocks
Don't forget on the next bank holiday we will be hosting our virtual Family Day! ![]()
![]()
Join us on Monday 3rd May where we are offering a day filled with bookable time slots allowing you the chance to speak with different NCW departments, an advocacy session to discuss the student journey, as well as the opportunity to talk to current students. ![]()
![]()
Registered attendees will also receive a pre-recorded Family Day video led by NCW students providing a host of interviews with subject teachers!![]()
![]()
Book your virtual place here: www.ncw.co.uk/blog/events/family-day/![]()
![]()
#NCW #VirtualFamilyDay #TalkToUs
Thanks to everyone who have been sharing photos of their sunflowers starting to grow!![]()
![]()
Toy Like Me's sunflowers are now as tall as a Superman wheelchair user and a playmobile child!![]()
![]()
#victasunflowers
The VICTA Parent Network
VICTA started over 30 years ago as a local parent support network. Our reach has since spread over the entire country, but our original vision of connecting parents for friendship and support hasn’t changed.
Here at VICTA, we have heard time and time again how the best advice has come from another parent, or how the Family Weekends we host give parents a chance to discuss issues and create solutions. It is vital in many aspects, not only for the child but also the parents, to be able to access the best possible information and we believe that parents are key to this.
We have therefore started our ‘Parent Network’. The aim of this project is to empower parents to support and advise one another, and run local events and groups to create networks of parents across the country. Our Parent Ambassadors that are part of this new scheme have first-hand experience living with and raising children who have a visual impairment. We believe that these are the people best placed to provide help and advice if you do have any concerns or encounter any problems.
To this end, we have a VICTA Parent Network Facebook group. This is a safe space for you as a parent to ask any questions or seek advice on any topic related to parenting a visually impaired child. Other parents and young adults in the group will provide answers, support and encouragement.
To join the group, visit: facebook.com/groups/VICTAParentNetwork
We currently have 8 Parent Ambassadors as part of the VICTA Parent Network. These Ambassadors are charged with being active members on the Facebook group, arranging local events for parents, and visiting schools and organisations as requested to promote the work of VICTA.
To become a Parent Ambassador, or for more information, please email parents@victa.org.uk
Live from the VICTA Facebook Page…
Today as part of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we're focussing on Wild Wednesday and the importance of nature and the outdoors on our mental health.![]()
![]()
The Wildlife Trusts would love to know your outdoor happy places! Is there are nature reserve where you love to listen to bird song, a park you find particularly accessible, or just a favourite local stroll where you feel closer to nature. ![]()
![]()
Share your happy nature place in the comments below! ![]()
![]()
-----------------------------------------------------------![]()
![]()
Image description for the attached 'The Wildlife Trusts' image:![]()
![]()
Nature and Wellbeing flyer![]()
![]()
Noticing nature builds a connection - Stopping for a moment to really take in and notice wildlife helps us to feel more connected to the natural world, which in turn boosts wellbeing.![]()
![]()
Children benefit from the outdoors - Children that spend time in nature during school time have more confidence in themselves and better relationships with their teachers and friends.![]()
![]()
Nature makes you more active - People with easy access to nature are three times as likely to be active as those without. More green routes will help people benefit from outdoor space.![]()
![]()
Time in nature aids wellbeing - Spending time in nature is great for our mental wellbeing. It helps us feel calm, uplifted and less stressed. We need doorstep nature in every village, town, and city.It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this year the theme is nature. 💚![]()
![]()
We know the importance that getting outdoors has on wellbeing and we’d love to hear about your experiences. What’s your favourite place in nature, and how has it helped you? Please do share in the comments! 😊
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.
Talk about it Tuesday for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek![]()
![]()
Charlotte from the VICTA Parent Portal shares some of the best groups and pages she's found and follows to connect with others.
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.
Last chance to apply for our free online workshop with The Money Charity. This sessions covers a really important subject, as they'll be discussing how to protect yourself online against fraud and identity theft. Arm yourself with information! ![]()
![]()
Sign up today before applications close tomorrow: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/money-fraud/
The Money Charity Workshop - Identity fraud and money safety
www.victa.org.uk
When: Tuesday 18 May 2021, 1pm Who: 16+ years (including VICTA Alumni 30+) Location: One hour online virtual workshop Cost: Free Closing date: 12 May 2021 Every day, fraudsters are bombarding the UK p...
All this week the VICTA Parent Portal is focussing on Mental Health Awareness Week.![]()
![]()
Today's theme is 'Monday Mindfulness'. Mindfulness always seems to get spoken about... but what exactly is it? ![]()
![]()
This video from the VICTA Wellbeing Retreat, delivered by Rebalanceyou and Counsellor Worsley, is the perfect introduction to mindfulness and how you can apply it to everyday life.![]()
![]()
youtu.be/JtGIeH1oi_I![]()
![]()
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
VICTA Parent Wellbeing Retreat - Rebalanceyou and Counsellorworsley: An introduction to mindfullness
youtu.be
This insightful video is brought to us by Rebalanceyou and Counsellorworsley, its a great introduction to mindfullness. What is mindfullness? How can you in...
Following on from the VICTA Science Fair and as part of the Great Science Share, visually impaired astronomer Professor Nic Bonne talks about making astronomy more accessible:![]()
![]()
www.greatscienceshare.org/gssfs-blog-2021/2021/5/5/how-can-we-make-the-area-of-astronomy-more-acc...
www.greatscienceshare.org
Dr Nic Bonne, Blind Astronomer
We'd like to challenge you to decorate some tactile rocks, to help make them accessible for everyone to enjoy!![]()
![]()
Not sure where to get started? Watch our tactile rock painting tutorial here: youtu.be/Y5I1bMEpsZc![]()
![]()
Once you've decorated your rock tag us @VICTAUK #tactilerocks to help spread the word!
Tactile Rock Painting Tutorial - Join the inclusive rock painting revolution! #TactileRocks
youtu.be
VICTA have been inspired by the rock painting movement and want to spread the message of kindness to all! Rock painting champions the importance of community...
We need your help to get to 100 subscribers on YouTube! There is already lots of fantastic content on there for you to explore, with much more to come!![]()
![]()
Show our channel some love and click here to subscribe! www.youtube.com/c/VictaOrgUkVICTA
www.youtube.com
Welcome to VICTA's You Tube Channel, subscribe and watch to find out about our latest projects empowering children and young adults who are blind or partiall...
Congratulations to Elin, author of My Blurred World who has been nominated in the Positive Role Model (Disability) category for this year’s National Diversity Awards! ![]()
![]()
Elin joined VICTA as one of our first Young Ambassadors and has since been sharing her stories to help support other young people as a writer on the VICTA Parent Portal. ![]()
![]()
We know many of you will agree that Elin has been a truly positive role model and connects with so many young people through her writing. Please join us in sending our congratulations and wish Elin the best of luck in the awards!
nationaldiversityawards.co.uk
I’m Elin, a disability blogger and advocate, to name just two of my titles. I am the author behind the award-winning blog, My Blurred World. I have been sharing my experiences of living with the deg...
The VICTA Young Ambassadors decided to theme the latest issue of STRiVE e-magazine around 'Saying Hello to the Future'. ![]()
![]()
Here Owais Niaz talks about the effects of COVID and the National lockdown as a visually impaired person. He reflects on how difficult is was but also the positives that have come out of the past year on a personal level for him:![]()
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STRiVE - VICTA Young Ambassador Owais talks about his experiences of lockdown
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Owais Niaz talks about the effects of COVID and the National lockdown as a visually impaired person. He talks about how difficult is was but also the positiv...
Get ready to swirl! To kick off the bank holiday and half-term in colourful style, VICTA is hosting a tie-dye-along for our families. We’ll send you a pack with the essentials to get your started and then on Saturday 29 May you can join our video tutorial online so we can all tie-dye-along together.![]()
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Pack applications close on Friday 7 May, so make sure you apply before then if you'd like to take part:![]()
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Join the VICTA Tie-dye-along Get ready to swirl! To kick off the bank holiday and half-term in colourful style, VICTA is hosting a tie-dye-along for our families. We'll send you a pack with the essent...
In this fantastic video over on 'Emmys VIP Life', Emmy chats about her experiences with VICTA, all the different experiences she's gained taking part on activities and how being involved with VICTA has helped boost her confidence! 🙌🌈![]()
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My experience with the VICTA charity
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In this video, I look back over my trips with the VICTA charity and talk about the great trips I have been on and how the charity has helped me growing up wi...
As Captain Sir Tom used to say: “Tomorrow will be a good day!”. It's not too late to pick a #CaptainTom100 challenge and be part of something amazing! Join the fun & support #TeamVICTA here: www.victa.org.uk/event/captain-tom-100/
Thanks to Jo Green for sharing the picture of her newly potted sunflowers which are just staring to sprout! ![]()
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We'd love to see how everyone's Sunflowers are getting on. ![]()
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We definitely like Dame Judi Dench's choice of #CaptainTom100 activity! VICTA is one of the many charities you can support this bank holiday weekend.
Captain Tom 100 - Do it your way!
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On 6 April 2020, Captain Tom Moore set out round his garden to thank our NHS heroes. One hundred laps later, he’d raised an incredible £38.9 million for the ...
We can’t wait to see all your amazing #CaptainTom100 challenges starting on Friday! There’s still time to join the fun and help celebrate the legacy of Captain Sir Tom Moore: CaptainTom100.com & support #TeamVICTA! Set up your fundraising page here: captaintom100.virginmoneygiving.com/giving/captaintom100/getinvolved.jsp?charityResourceId=5cb3a3...
Have a Go Day Northampton - British Blind Sport
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British Blind Sport Northamptonshire Have a Go Day 2021 British Blind Sport is delighted to announce that registration for it’s first 2021 in-person event is now open! British Blind Sport is working...
Thanks to Emma for sharing these amazing tactile rocks which they have decorated and hidden. They used sand to make their paint textured, such a lovely idea!![]()
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You can get more ideas and watch our video tutorial here: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/rocks/![]()
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We'd love as many people as possible to join in! #tactilerocksI made my tactile rocks 🪨 with sand and paint waited for them to dry and put PVA glue over the top to make them weather proof. Today my sister helped me place my rocks. ![]()
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Don't forget on the next bank holiday we will be hosting our virtual Family Day! ![]()
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Join us on Monday 3rd May where we are offering a day filled with bookable time slots allowing you the chance to speak with different NCW departments, an advocacy session to discuss the student journey, as well as the opportunity to talk to current students. ![]()
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Registered attendees will also receive a pre-recorded Family Day video led by NCW students providing a host of interviews with subject teachers!![]()
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Book your virtual place here: www.ncw.co.uk/blog/events/family-day/![]()
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Thanks to everyone who have been sharing photos of their sunflowers starting to grow!![]()
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Toy Like Me's sunflowers are now as tall as a Superman wheelchair user and a playmobile child!![]()
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Dad’s Voice, by Dave Wood Being the parents of four means a busy life. We have three girls and a…
When I was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa aged six, three years after my initial symptoms were noted, the life…
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