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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…
A brilliant activity to try with your little ones - bring the adventure to your homes! If you create your own sensory barefoot walk we'd love to see some photos!
How to set up a sensory barefoot walk in the garden
youtu.be
Preschool sensory walk, improves balance proprioception, boosts immune system, strengthen and stabilises muscles, awareness of sensory cues , nature connecti...We also know how important it is for parents and families to connect and know you are not alone in your experiences. The VICTA Parent Network is a safe space to connect with other parents of a visually impaired child online.
You can request to join the Facebook group where you will find other parents who may share similar experiences to yourself: chat, ask questions and share stories and resources!
Join the group here: www.facebook.com/groups/VICTAParentNetwork/
Thank you so much for joining us this morning! If you have any questions please comment and we will do our best to help and point you in the right direction!
The VICTA Parent Portal includes an Early Years section, specifically designed to share helpful information with new parents.
This includes information on getting your child registered, links to useful early years websites, sensory toys and play, and a who's who guide to professionals:
www.victaparents.org.uk/resources/early-years/
VICTA Early Years Online Takeover
We know it can be hard to find the information you need when you first start looking. With this in mind VICTA created the VICTA Parent Portal - we really wanted there to be a one-stop resource for parents, to help you find the links to the organisations that can help easily.
On the portal you will find resources, useful links and also stories from other parents and young people who have a vision impairment. We think as parents you will find their stories really inspiring!
You can explore the VICTA Parent Portal here: www.victaparents.org.uk/
Thank you so much to Muddy Feet - Outdoor Learning and Forest Schools for sharing that inspiring video, we feel more connected with nature already! You can find out more about them here: www.muddyfeettraining.co.uk/
And our Early Years Online Takeover continues with a sensory adventure!
Muddy Feet have created this fantastic video, sharing how to set up a sensory barefoot walk in the garden. This preschool sensory walk helps to improves balance, strengthen and stabilises muscles, increase awareness of sensory cues, and grows your child's nature connection by noticing nature.
youtu.be/H9GSbRoXgkY
How do you help your child connect to nature? Let us know if you try this at home!
How to set up a sensory barefoot walk in the garden
youtu.be
Preschool sensory walk, improves balance proprioception, boosts immune system, strengthen and stabilises muscles, awareness of sensory cues , nature connecti...A big thank you to ABDO for sharing that helpful information! They also have resources around children's eye health and eye conditions on their website which you may find helpful: www.abdo.org.uk/eyecarefaq/childrens-eyecare/congenital-eye-disease/
Congenital eye disease what you need to know from eyecareFAQ
www.abdo.org.uk
What does congenital mean? What is anophthalmos? What is congenital glaucoma? What are the causes of sight loss in younger people?Next up on out Early Years online takeover ABDO President, Jo Holmes explains what steps to take should your child's glasses break during the lock-down.
This week was due to be VICTA’s first Early Years Day of 2020 and rather than miss out completely, we wanted to bring some of our ideas and information to you online!
Have a watch of Charlotte's video as she shares some ideas. We'd love to hear how you have been entertaining your little ones at home in the comments below.
Charlotte has also put together this resource page to accompany the video here: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/online-takeover-early-years/
Healthy eating from your store cupboard!
Ibz and Harriet share their tips for cooking healthily on a budget and limited ingredients: www.victa.org.uk/healthy-eating-budget/
What are your favourite lock-down recipes?
Healthy eating from your store cupboard
www.victa.org.uk
VICTA Young Ambassadors Harriet and Ibz both have a love of cooking and healthy eating. Here they share some top tips on cooking on a budget and nutritional recipe ideas! Quarantine cooking tips from ...Join VICTA here on our Facebook page on Wednesday 8 April from 11am to 12 pm for our Early Years online takeover!
Charlotte Mellor (mum to Scarlett) will be sharing a video with ideas and Muddy Feet Training will be sharing how to give your little ones an outdoor adventure at home. We will also have helpful information from ABDO and more.
Pop it in your virtual diaries and come and get some ideas and chat to us and other parents tomorrow!
Welcome back to day 2, we hope you enjoy John's video!
Today we'd like to know...
Learning a new skill is part of the DofE award. Have you learnt a new skill recently, maybe baking or learning a new language?
And lets not forget about the expedition! Are you keeping up your camp craft by helping out with the cooking at home? If so, what yummy meals have you made recently?
This weekend was due to be the Training and Preparation Weekend for our Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participants. Rather than miss out completely, we thought we could get everyone thinking about how you are preparing, or would like to prepare, for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at home.
Please watch the video from John, VICTA’s Activities and Volunteers Co-originator, to see how you can get involved today. A second video will be posted tomorrow (Sunday) with more instructions on how to get involved.
Hope you enjoy!
Some questions to think about...
What volunteering have you been up to or thinking about over the last couple of weeks? How have you been able to help out your home or community?
How are you keeping active whilst staying at home?
Let us know by posting your ideas and activities in the comments box below.
Join us at 11am for the start of the VICTA Activities online takeover! Today and tomorrow we’ll be talking DofE!
British Blind Sport are hosting a Live Workout Week next week, well worth checking out! #StayInWorkOutDon't forget our Live Workout Week next week!
We've had an overwhelming response so far and we're all thrilled to be putting some positivity out in to the world at the moment! 🌍
For safeguarding reasons, we'll only be sharing the links to the live videos in our private Facebook group so head on over to British Blind Sport: Stay In Work Out and become a member of #TribeBBS
We'll be releasing the Zoom links for the workouts over the next few days and reminding you each morning what workout is scheduled for that day!
What session are you most looking forward to!?? 🤸♀️🏃♂️
#StayInWorkOut #SightLossActive
Thank you to Harriet who has shared her delicious home baking as part of the #VICTAPositivityProject! They look amazing, how did they taste Harriet?
Don't forget to share your positive creative outlets with us!I’ve been creative today baking some little chocolate cakes and decorating them with Smarties I had for Christmas! Photo shows Harriet holding a white plate with a dozen small cupcakes arranged on it, they’re covered in chocolate icing and colourful smarties, no sign of Sparky in this photo! One minute later there were only 11 cakes ! #VICTAPOSSITIVITYPROJECT
The qualifying age range for applications to the Orbit Braille Reader 20 VICTA/RNIB grant scheme has been expanded and now goes from to 0 to 29 years.
To find out if you are eligible for this grant and to learn more about the Orbit Braille Reader 20, please visit: www.victa.org.uk/our-services/grants/rnib-grant/
RNIB Bookshare RNIB
On Wednesday Look are hosting a student support session.
They know the Covid-19 lockdown has affected all universities and colleges, and understand that many young, visually impaired students and students-to-be are feeling anxious about the future.
This is a chance to share your experiences, hear from others who are in the same boat as you and ask questions to their expert panel.
LOOK - supporting families living with visual impairment
Find out more on their post below:Are you a university student with a visual impairment, or have you applied to go to university this year?
The Covid-19 lockdown has affected all universities and we understand that many of our young, visually impaired students and students-to-be are feeling anxious about the future.
We know you may have many questions and we’re here to help.
Join us online this Wednesday 1st April for our university student support session where you can share your experiences, hear from others who are in the same boat as you and ask questions to our expert panel, featuring John-Paul Anderson from Senclude, QTVI and SSPVI Robyn Watson from Bolton Sensory Support Sevice and Sofia Qvarfort, Quantum Physicist and founder of vipatuni.com.
Click below to find out more and to register for this event.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/visually-impaired-students-coronavirus-lockdown-qa-with-look-tickets-10133...
Image description: Yellow background with blue font, reading Student Support Online Q&A Session. Visually Impaired Students and Students to-be. Wednesday 15:30.
Staying at home doesn’t mean we can’t still connect and stay in touch. The move to working or studying from home is a big adjustment and can feel isolating. If you are in need of advice or help, please visit our list of organisations who can help: www.victa.org.uk/staying-informed-social-distancing
Keeping a structure to your day and giving yourself downtime and social interaction is really important.
Here are some ideas of ways to stay socially, mentally and physically active from the comfort of your own home: www.victa.org.uk/ways-spend-time-home/
Image description: '20 ways to spend time at home and stay in touch'
20 ways to spend time at home and stay in touch
www.victa.org.uk
Staying at home doesn't mean we can't still connect and stay in touch. The move to working or studying from home is a big adjustment and can feel isolating. If you are in need of advice or help, pleas...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
A brilliant activity to try with your little ones - bring the adventure to your homes! If you create your own sensory barefoot walk we'd love to see some photos!
How to set up a sensory barefoot walk in the garden
youtu.be
Preschool sensory walk, improves balance proprioception, boosts immune system, strengthen and stabilises muscles, awareness of sensory cues , nature connecti...We also know how important it is for parents and families to connect and know you are not alone in your experiences. The VICTA Parent Network is a safe space to connect with other parents of a visually impaired child online.
You can request to join the Facebook group where you will find other parents who may share similar experiences to yourself: chat, ask questions and share stories and resources!
Join the group here: www.facebook.com/groups/VICTAParentNetwork/
Thank you so much for joining us this morning! If you have any questions please comment and we will do our best to help and point you in the right direction!
The VICTA Parent Portal includes an Early Years section, specifically designed to share helpful information with new parents.
This includes information on getting your child registered, links to useful early years websites, sensory toys and play, and a who's who guide to professionals:
www.victaparents.org.uk/resources/early-years/
VICTA Early Years Online Takeover
We know it can be hard to find the information you need when you first start looking. With this in mind VICTA created the VICTA Parent Portal - we really wanted there to be a one-stop resource for parents, to help you find the links to the organisations that can help easily.
On the portal you will find resources, useful links and also stories from other parents and young people who have a vision impairment. We think as parents you will find their stories really inspiring!
You can explore the VICTA Parent Portal here: www.victaparents.org.uk/
Thank you so much to Muddy Feet - Outdoor Learning and Forest Schools for sharing that inspiring video, we feel more connected with nature already! You can find out more about them here: www.muddyfeettraining.co.uk/
And our Early Years Online Takeover continues with a sensory adventure!
Muddy Feet have created this fantastic video, sharing how to set up a sensory barefoot walk in the garden. This preschool sensory walk helps to improves balance, strengthen and stabilises muscles, increase awareness of sensory cues, and grows your child's nature connection by noticing nature.
youtu.be/H9GSbRoXgkY
How do you help your child connect to nature? Let us know if you try this at home!
How to set up a sensory barefoot walk in the garden
youtu.be
Preschool sensory walk, improves balance proprioception, boosts immune system, strengthen and stabilises muscles, awareness of sensory cues , nature connecti...A big thank you to ABDO for sharing that helpful information! They also have resources around children's eye health and eye conditions on their website which you may find helpful: www.abdo.org.uk/eyecarefaq/childrens-eyecare/congenital-eye-disease/
Congenital eye disease what you need to know from eyecareFAQ
www.abdo.org.uk
What does congenital mean? What is anophthalmos? What is congenital glaucoma? What are the causes of sight loss in younger people?Next up on out Early Years online takeover ABDO President, Jo Holmes explains what steps to take should your child's glasses break during the lock-down.
This week was due to be VICTA’s first Early Years Day of 2020 and rather than miss out completely, we wanted to bring some of our ideas and information to you online!
Have a watch of Charlotte's video as she shares some ideas. We'd love to hear how you have been entertaining your little ones at home in the comments below.
Charlotte has also put together this resource page to accompany the video here: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/online-takeover-early-years/
Healthy eating from your store cupboard!
Ibz and Harriet share their tips for cooking healthily on a budget and limited ingredients: www.victa.org.uk/healthy-eating-budget/
What are your favourite lock-down recipes?
Healthy eating from your store cupboard
www.victa.org.uk
VICTA Young Ambassadors Harriet and Ibz both have a love of cooking and healthy eating. Here they share some top tips on cooking on a budget and nutritional recipe ideas! Quarantine cooking tips from ...Join VICTA here on our Facebook page on Wednesday 8 April from 11am to 12 pm for our Early Years online takeover!
Charlotte Mellor (mum to Scarlett) will be sharing a video with ideas and Muddy Feet Training will be sharing how to give your little ones an outdoor adventure at home. We will also have helpful information from ABDO and more.
Pop it in your virtual diaries and come and get some ideas and chat to us and other parents tomorrow!
Welcome back to day 2, we hope you enjoy John's video!
Today we'd like to know...
Learning a new skill is part of the DofE award. Have you learnt a new skill recently, maybe baking or learning a new language?
And lets not forget about the expedition! Are you keeping up your camp craft by helping out with the cooking at home? If so, what yummy meals have you made recently?
This weekend was due to be the Training and Preparation Weekend for our Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participants. Rather than miss out completely, we thought we could get everyone thinking about how you are preparing, or would like to prepare, for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at home.
Please watch the video from John, VICTA’s Activities and Volunteers Co-originator, to see how you can get involved today. A second video will be posted tomorrow (Sunday) with more instructions on how to get involved.
Hope you enjoy!
Some questions to think about...
What volunteering have you been up to or thinking about over the last couple of weeks? How have you been able to help out your home or community?
How are you keeping active whilst staying at home?
Let us know by posting your ideas and activities in the comments box below.
Join us at 11am for the start of the VICTA Activities online takeover! Today and tomorrow we’ll be talking DofE!
British Blind Sport are hosting a Live Workout Week next week, well worth checking out! #StayInWorkOutDon't forget our Live Workout Week next week!
We've had an overwhelming response so far and we're all thrilled to be putting some positivity out in to the world at the moment! 🌍
For safeguarding reasons, we'll only be sharing the links to the live videos in our private Facebook group so head on over to British Blind Sport: Stay In Work Out and become a member of #TribeBBS
We'll be releasing the Zoom links for the workouts over the next few days and reminding you each morning what workout is scheduled for that day!
What session are you most looking forward to!?? 🤸♀️🏃♂️
#StayInWorkOut #SightLossActive
Thank you to Harriet who has shared her delicious home baking as part of the #VICTAPositivityProject! They look amazing, how did they taste Harriet?
Don't forget to share your positive creative outlets with us!I’ve been creative today baking some little chocolate cakes and decorating them with Smarties I had for Christmas! Photo shows Harriet holding a white plate with a dozen small cupcakes arranged on it, they’re covered in chocolate icing and colourful smarties, no sign of Sparky in this photo! One minute later there were only 11 cakes ! #VICTAPOSSITIVITYPROJECT
The qualifying age range for applications to the Orbit Braille Reader 20 VICTA/RNIB grant scheme has been expanded and now goes from to 0 to 29 years.
To find out if you are eligible for this grant and to learn more about the Orbit Braille Reader 20, please visit: www.victa.org.uk/our-services/grants/rnib-grant/
RNIB Bookshare RNIB
On Wednesday Look are hosting a student support session.
They know the Covid-19 lockdown has affected all universities and colleges, and understand that many young, visually impaired students and students-to-be are feeling anxious about the future.
This is a chance to share your experiences, hear from others who are in the same boat as you and ask questions to their expert panel.
LOOK - supporting families living with visual impairment
Find out more on their post below:Are you a university student with a visual impairment, or have you applied to go to university this year?
The Covid-19 lockdown has affected all universities and we understand that many of our young, visually impaired students and students-to-be are feeling anxious about the future.
We know you may have many questions and we’re here to help.
Join us online this Wednesday 1st April for our university student support session where you can share your experiences, hear from others who are in the same boat as you and ask questions to our expert panel, featuring John-Paul Anderson from Senclude, QTVI and SSPVI Robyn Watson from Bolton Sensory Support Sevice and Sofia Qvarfort, Quantum Physicist and founder of vipatuni.com.
Click below to find out more and to register for this event.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/visually-impaired-students-coronavirus-lockdown-qa-with-look-tickets-10133...
Image description: Yellow background with blue font, reading Student Support Online Q&A Session. Visually Impaired Students and Students to-be. Wednesday 15:30.
Staying at home doesn’t mean we can’t still connect and stay in touch. The move to working or studying from home is a big adjustment and can feel isolating. If you are in need of advice or help, please visit our list of organisations who can help: www.victa.org.uk/staying-informed-social-distancing
Keeping a structure to your day and giving yourself downtime and social interaction is really important.
Here are some ideas of ways to stay socially, mentally and physically active from the comfort of your own home: www.victa.org.uk/ways-spend-time-home/
Image description: '20 ways to spend time at home and stay in touch'
20 ways to spend time at home and stay in touch
www.victa.org.uk
Staying at home doesn't mean we can't still connect and stay in touch. The move to working or studying from home is a big adjustment and can feel isolating. If you are in need of advice or help, pleas...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…
A brilliant activity to try with your little ones - bring the adventure to your homes! If you create your own sensory barefoot walk we'd love to see some photos!
How to set up a sensory barefoot walk in the garden
youtu.be
Preschool sensory walk, improves balance proprioception, boosts immune system, strengthen and stabilises muscles, awareness of sensory cues , nature connecti...We also know how important it is for parents and families to connect and know you are not alone in your experiences. The VICTA Parent Network is a safe space to connect with other parents of a visually impaired child online.
You can request to join the Facebook group where you will find other parents who may share similar experiences to yourself: chat, ask questions and share stories and resources!
Join the group here: www.facebook.com/groups/VICTAParentNetwork/
Thank you so much for joining us this morning! If you have any questions please comment and we will do our best to help and point you in the right direction!
The VICTA Parent Portal includes an Early Years section, specifically designed to share helpful information with new parents.
This includes information on getting your child registered, links to useful early years websites, sensory toys and play, and a who's who guide to professionals:
www.victaparents.org.uk/resources/early-years/
VICTA Early Years Online Takeover
We know it can be hard to find the information you need when you first start looking. With this in mind VICTA created the VICTA Parent Portal - we really wanted there to be a one-stop resource for parents, to help you find the links to the organisations that can help easily.
On the portal you will find resources, useful links and also stories from other parents and young people who have a vision impairment. We think as parents you will find their stories really inspiring!
You can explore the VICTA Parent Portal here: www.victaparents.org.uk/
Thank you so much to Muddy Feet - Outdoor Learning and Forest Schools for sharing that inspiring video, we feel more connected with nature already! You can find out more about them here: www.muddyfeettraining.co.uk/
And our Early Years Online Takeover continues with a sensory adventure!
Muddy Feet have created this fantastic video, sharing how to set up a sensory barefoot walk in the garden. This preschool sensory walk helps to improves balance, strengthen and stabilises muscles, increase awareness of sensory cues, and grows your child's nature connection by noticing nature.
youtu.be/H9GSbRoXgkY
How do you help your child connect to nature? Let us know if you try this at home!
How to set up a sensory barefoot walk in the garden
youtu.be
Preschool sensory walk, improves balance proprioception, boosts immune system, strengthen and stabilises muscles, awareness of sensory cues , nature connecti...A big thank you to ABDO for sharing that helpful information! They also have resources around children's eye health and eye conditions on their website which you may find helpful: www.abdo.org.uk/eyecarefaq/childrens-eyecare/congenital-eye-disease/
Congenital eye disease what you need to know from eyecareFAQ
www.abdo.org.uk
What does congenital mean? What is anophthalmos? What is congenital glaucoma? What are the causes of sight loss in younger people?Next up on out Early Years online takeover ABDO President, Jo Holmes explains what steps to take should your child's glasses break during the lock-down.
This week was due to be VICTA’s first Early Years Day of 2020 and rather than miss out completely, we wanted to bring some of our ideas and information to you online!
Have a watch of Charlotte's video as she shares some ideas. We'd love to hear how you have been entertaining your little ones at home in the comments below.
Charlotte has also put together this resource page to accompany the video here: www.victa.org.uk/victa-calendar/online-takeover-early-years/
Healthy eating from your store cupboard!
Ibz and Harriet share their tips for cooking healthily on a budget and limited ingredients: www.victa.org.uk/healthy-eating-budget/
What are your favourite lock-down recipes?
Healthy eating from your store cupboard
www.victa.org.uk
VICTA Young Ambassadors Harriet and Ibz both have a love of cooking and healthy eating. Here they share some top tips on cooking on a budget and nutritional recipe ideas! Quarantine cooking tips from ...Join VICTA here on our Facebook page on Wednesday 8 April from 11am to 12 pm for our Early Years online takeover!
Charlotte Mellor (mum to Scarlett) will be sharing a video with ideas and Muddy Feet Training will be sharing how to give your little ones an outdoor adventure at home. We will also have helpful information from ABDO and more.
Pop it in your virtual diaries and come and get some ideas and chat to us and other parents tomorrow!
Welcome back to day 2, we hope you enjoy John's video!
Today we'd like to know...
Learning a new skill is part of the DofE award. Have you learnt a new skill recently, maybe baking or learning a new language?
And lets not forget about the expedition! Are you keeping up your camp craft by helping out with the cooking at home? If so, what yummy meals have you made recently?
This weekend was due to be the Training and Preparation Weekend for our Duke of Edinburgh’s Award participants. Rather than miss out completely, we thought we could get everyone thinking about how you are preparing, or would like to prepare, for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at home.
Please watch the video from John, VICTA’s Activities and Volunteers Co-originator, to see how you can get involved today. A second video will be posted tomorrow (Sunday) with more instructions on how to get involved.
Hope you enjoy!
Some questions to think about...
What volunteering have you been up to or thinking about over the last couple of weeks? How have you been able to help out your home or community?
How are you keeping active whilst staying at home?
Let us know by posting your ideas and activities in the comments box below.
Join us at 11am for the start of the VICTA Activities online takeover! Today and tomorrow we’ll be talking DofE!
British Blind Sport are hosting a Live Workout Week next week, well worth checking out! #StayInWorkOutDon't forget our Live Workout Week next week!
We've had an overwhelming response so far and we're all thrilled to be putting some positivity out in to the world at the moment! 🌍
For safeguarding reasons, we'll only be sharing the links to the live videos in our private Facebook group so head on over to British Blind Sport: Stay In Work Out and become a member of #TribeBBS
We'll be releasing the Zoom links for the workouts over the next few days and reminding you each morning what workout is scheduled for that day!
What session are you most looking forward to!?? 🤸♀️🏃♂️
#StayInWorkOut #SightLossActive
Thank you to Harriet who has shared her delicious home baking as part of the #VICTAPositivityProject! They look amazing, how did they taste Harriet?
Don't forget to share your positive creative outlets with us!I’ve been creative today baking some little chocolate cakes and decorating them with Smarties I had for Christmas! Photo shows Harriet holding a white plate with a dozen small cupcakes arranged on it, they’re covered in chocolate icing and colourful smarties, no sign of Sparky in this photo! One minute later there were only 11 cakes ! #VICTAPOSSITIVITYPROJECT
The qualifying age range for applications to the Orbit Braille Reader 20 VICTA/RNIB grant scheme has been expanded and now goes from to 0 to 29 years.
To find out if you are eligible for this grant and to learn more about the Orbit Braille Reader 20, please visit: www.victa.org.uk/our-services/grants/rnib-grant/
RNIB Bookshare RNIB
On Wednesday Look are hosting a student support session.
They know the Covid-19 lockdown has affected all universities and colleges, and understand that many young, visually impaired students and students-to-be are feeling anxious about the future.
This is a chance to share your experiences, hear from others who are in the same boat as you and ask questions to their expert panel.
LOOK - supporting families living with visual impairment
Find out more on their post below:Are you a university student with a visual impairment, or have you applied to go to university this year?
The Covid-19 lockdown has affected all universities and we understand that many of our young, visually impaired students and students-to-be are feeling anxious about the future.
We know you may have many questions and we’re here to help.
Join us online this Wednesday 1st April for our university student support session where you can share your experiences, hear from others who are in the same boat as you and ask questions to our expert panel, featuring John-Paul Anderson from Senclude, QTVI and SSPVI Robyn Watson from Bolton Sensory Support Sevice and Sofia Qvarfort, Quantum Physicist and founder of vipatuni.com.
Click below to find out more and to register for this event.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/visually-impaired-students-coronavirus-lockdown-qa-with-look-tickets-10133...
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Staying at home doesn’t mean we can’t still connect and stay in touch. The move to working or studying from home is a big adjustment and can feel isolating. If you are in need of advice or help, please visit our list of organisations who can help: www.victa.org.uk/staying-informed-social-distancing
Keeping a structure to your day and giving yourself downtime and social interaction is really important.
Here are some ideas of ways to stay socially, mentally and physically active from the comfort of your own home: www.victa.org.uk/ways-spend-time-home/
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20 ways to spend time at home and stay in touch
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