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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…
Thanks to everyone who came along to our online Early Years focused parent session last night with VICTA & LOOK. It was a great turn out and hopefully a really helpful evening for everyone with lots of useful advice and support from our speakers. It was brilliant to come together & share! ![]()
![]()
LOOK - supporting families living with visual impairment
Thomas Pocklington Trust are calling all students! Make your voice heard for government proposals. See their post below for more information!
Sam discovered his love of music and guitar playing by chance and as he lost his sight, music became a hugely important part of his life. Sam teaches guitar and also plays in an indie rock band Chasing Shadows.![]()
![]()
Sam's advice to anyone thinking about music a go? "If music is something you're looking to getting into, there really is nothing that can stop you other than yourself!"![]()
![]()
youtu.be/Do0PfeA3_EA![]()
![]()
Find out more about Sam's band here: chasingshadowsmusic.com/![]()
![]()
We need your likes! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/c/VictaOrgUkVICTA/![]()
![]()
#WorldMusicDay #Music #VICTAStudents #VICTA #ChasingShadows
World Music Day - Chat with Sam Roberts
youtu.be
To celebrate World Music Day the VICTA Student Portal chatted to VICTA Ambassador Sam Roberts. Sam discovered his love of music and guitar playing by chance ...
We're celebrating #WorldMusicDay!![]()
![]()
Is music a positive influence in your life? Music has really helped Young Ambassador Grace Hill from volunteering with an Orchestra, to singer/song writing. ![]()
![]()
Grace tells us about the positive impact music has had on her mental health and in particular her love of Kiss FM and how that was the driving force behind her finding the confidence to write her own music!![]()
![]()
Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel and don't forget to like and subscribe to our channel so you don't miss a thing!![]()
Celebrating World Music Day - Chat with Grace Hill
youtu.be
Grace Hill plays piano, writes songs, sings and volunteers with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. To celebrate World Music Day, Grace chats to the V...
The next VICTA / Henshaws Manchester VI session is happening this afternoon at 1pm. We hope to see some of you there, take a look at the attached flyer for more info or visit www.victaparents.org.uk/victa-henshaws-early-years/ to find out more!
Well done to Dexter who is is raising funds to publish his own story book called Dexter and Gracie Go To Space!![]()
![]()
Find out how you can support him below 👇📚 Visually Impaired Six-Year-Old Boy Reaching For The Stars To Self-Fund His First Book 📚![]()
![]()
Dexter Ward, who has bilateral congenital glaucoma, is raising funds to publish his own story book called Dexter and Gracie Go To Space. ![]()
![]()
The book, which was written and designed by Dexter, aims to provide a positive, fun role model for visually impaired (VI) children as well as educating children and adults as to why some children use a cane. Costing £2,000 to publish in braille and giant print, Dexter and Gracie Go To Space, the latest instalment in the Scruffy the Uffy collection, makes fun, age-appropriate children’s stories accessible to children with visual impairments at a reasonable price for the first time.![]()
![]()
Full Info: buff.ly/39tlAL9![]()
![]()
Donate: The Go Fund Me link is here:![]()
![]()
www.gofundme.com/f/bounce-the-moon-in-june-for-dexter?utm_source=facebook
Exciting opportunity with CNIB Canada! ![]()
![]()
There are still some spots left on their virtual ‘Junior Explorers’ Learning Academy programme this summer for 12 to 14 year olds.![]()
This is a great opportunity for UK teenagers with a vision impairment to meet Canadian vision impaired teenagers on a virtual platform.![]()
![]()
CNIB Learning Academy ‘Junior Explorers’ (12-14 years old)![]()
Weekdays from July 4 to July 15, 2022 from 5pm – 6pm UK time (12 noon – 1pm in Canada) ![]()
![]()
Participants will explore their skills and strengths, hear from people with sight loss about their careers, and learn about best practices for success in high school. For just an hour a day over ten weekdays, attendees can begin to build foundations for secondary school transition and plant the seeds for early career recognition and exploration. Program content will be delivered in a fun and engaging style utilizing group games, challenges, and chats.![]()
![]()
Find out more and apply here:
Virtual Student Opportunity with Canada's CNIB
www.victa.org.uk
Canada's CNIB Foundation has teamed up with VICTA to offer places on two of their virtual Learning Academy programmes this summer. This is a great opportunity for UK teenagers with a vision impairment...
www.usherkidsuk.com
On Saturday 24th September 2022 Usher Kids UK is hosting a family social at Camp Mohawk near Maidenhead. This will be an informal event for the whole family, kids of all ages welcome. We will have...
VICTA had a lot of fun taking over The Wildlife Trusts Instagram yesterday, it was all about our Sensory Bingo activity which you'll find in your #30dayswild packs! ![]()
![]()
Find out more about why we've been working together, creating purposeful and meaningful interactions with nature that everyone can enjoy:![]()
Blindness and the beauty of nature – a sensory partnership | The Wildlife Trusts
www.wildlifetrusts.org
Beauty is often perceived as something that is seen with the eyes - a beautiful sunset is an amazing example of a visual delight that graces our horizons and is adored universally by lovers of the gre...
The Velcro Collective are inviting visually impaired children and families to join them for a creative outdoor experience at Westonbirt Arboretum on 23rd July. ![]()
![]()
Visit their website for all the details and get in touch with them directly if you are interested in finding out more:
Wild Child – Take Part (VI workshop call out) – The Velcro Collective
thevelcrocollective.com
We are connecting and building relationships with visually impaired children and their families (aged between 5 – 12yrs old and in the Gloucestershire area), to share experiences, learn together and...
VICTA is excited to be featuring across The Wildlife Trusts Instagram stories today to celebrate our Sensory Bingo being featured in this year’s #30DaysWild pack! Head over to Instagram to find out more! 💚 🌈 ![]()
![]()
www.instagram.com/thewildlifetrusts/
No better feeling than being back at the VICTA Family Weekend! We had the most amazing few days coming together and having the biggest adventures and sharing experiences. Thanks to everyone who came and made it such a great weekend. ![]()
![]()
A big thank you too to our speakers and our fabulous team of volunteers. Well done to all the Kings and Queens fancy dress winners, there were so many amazing outfits. Lots of fun and laughter all round!
For any families in the St Albans area!Next Tuesday, at 2:15pm we'll be holding a very special 'Sensory Stories' session. This session is to celebrate #HiVis fortnight and will feature 4 interactive stories told with sounds, textures, puppets and movements. ![]()
![]()
Join us (and Livingston the seagull) for a sensory adventure!![]()
![]()
Henshaws Herts Vision Loss HertsHelp VICTA UK RNIB Macular Society
Sisterhood sessions over at RSBC, please see their following information:![]()
![]()
Inspirational Guest Speaker – Ashrafia Choudary ![]()
Tuesday 14th June 2022![]()
Ashrafia Choudary is the chair of a charity called Beyond Boundaries which is a user led organisation for blind and visually impaired people living in the borough of Tower Hamlets. She is a woman that is passionate about empowering others to live life to the fullest and we will get the chance to hear her share her journey of how she navigated life being visually impaired and learn how she overcame various challenges that she faced along the way!![]()
![]()
The Power of Music: Boosting Moods ![]()
Tuesday 28th June 2022 ![]()
Did you know that numerous scientific and psychological studies have shown that music can lift our moods, combat depression, lower levels of stress-related hormones such as cortisol, and ease pain? ![]()
Music is powerful. ![]()
What’s your favourite genre of music? What type of music puts you in a good mood, makes you feel calm or optimistic? In this session we will be discussing the power of music, sharing our favourite tunes and what they mean to us.![]()
![]()
Visit the RSBC website for more information: www.rsbc.org.uk/Make lifelong friends and enjoy some supportive girl talk at our Sisterhood sessions 👭![]()
![]()
Our next Sisterhood session is happening on Tuesday 17th May between 5pm and 6pm both online and in-person at our brilliant new Life Without Limits Centre.![]()
![]()
In this session we'll be joined by celebrity hairstylist Anna Cofone who will be taking us on a haircare journey! Her workshops educate, empower, and connect vision impaired people by teaching them practical skills!![]()
![]()
We’d love to have you there. Tap the link below to book your space 👇![]()
![]()
www.rsbc.org.uk/calendar-of-activities/
Day 6 of #VolunteersWeek celebrates the Power of youth! ![]()
![]()
Natalia talks honestly about why she volunteers and why you should think about giving it a try. ![]()
![]()
Natalia has a vision impairment herself and although she felt some initial nerves, she'd encourage you not to let it hold you back from getting involved! ![]()
![]()
Read Natalia's article over on the Student Portal at: victastudents.org.uk/be-inspired-volunteer/![]()
![]()
#volunteer #volunteering
Be inspired. Who am I, who do I volunteer for, and what is my role there?
victastudents.org.uk
By Natalia Foster, VICTA Young Ambassador (2022) Hello! My name is Natalia and during my first semester at University, I was presented with the opportunity to volunteer for a charity called CoachBrigh...
This #VolunteersWeek we need to thank all of our amazing volunteers and a big thank you to everyone who has made our Family Weekend possible this weekend!![]()
![]()
🌈 Do you want to get involved and inspire others? ![]()
![]()
Tom Rogers who has a vision impairment himself tells us why volunteering for VICTA is important to him!
Volunteers Week - The VICTA Student Portal chats to volunteer, Tom Rogers
youtu.be
Tom is himself vision impaired and that is part of what motivates him to volunteer on VICTA activities, supporting younger children with vision impairments t...
Fancy dress party and prizes for the final night of the VICTA Spring Family Weekend!
Thank you to Haleema, Michael and Matthew for speaking to the parents this afternoon at the Spring Family Weekend. Now getting ready for the campfire songs and games this evening!
We're celebrating National Children's Gardening Week over on the Student Portal!![]()
![]()
Here's our round up of gardening tips, activities and green fingered inspiration. Get involved and get started at... victastudents.org.uk/get-involved-gardening/![]()
![]()
#NationalChildrensGardeningWeek National Children's Gardening Week #gardening
Get involved. National Children's Gardening Week
victastudents.org.uk
National Children's Gardening Week runs from 28th May – 5th June 2022 To celebrate, we've done some digging and rounded up some great articles and activities to plant a seed of inspiration! Things t...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
Thanks to everyone who came along to our online Early Years focused parent session last night with VICTA & LOOK. It was a great turn out and hopefully a really helpful evening for everyone with lots of useful advice and support from our speakers. It was brilliant to come together & share! ![]()
![]()
LOOK - supporting families living with visual impairment
Thomas Pocklington Trust are calling all students! Make your voice heard for government proposals. See their post below for more information!
Sam discovered his love of music and guitar playing by chance and as he lost his sight, music became a hugely important part of his life. Sam teaches guitar and also plays in an indie rock band Chasing Shadows.![]()
![]()
Sam's advice to anyone thinking about music a go? "If music is something you're looking to getting into, there really is nothing that can stop you other than yourself!"![]()
![]()
youtu.be/Do0PfeA3_EA![]()
![]()
Find out more about Sam's band here: chasingshadowsmusic.com/![]()
![]()
We need your likes! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/c/VictaOrgUkVICTA/![]()
![]()
#WorldMusicDay #Music #VICTAStudents #VICTA #ChasingShadows
World Music Day - Chat with Sam Roberts
youtu.be
To celebrate World Music Day the VICTA Student Portal chatted to VICTA Ambassador Sam Roberts. Sam discovered his love of music and guitar playing by chance ...
We're celebrating #WorldMusicDay!![]()
![]()
Is music a positive influence in your life? Music has really helped Young Ambassador Grace Hill from volunteering with an Orchestra, to singer/song writing. ![]()
![]()
Grace tells us about the positive impact music has had on her mental health and in particular her love of Kiss FM and how that was the driving force behind her finding the confidence to write her own music!![]()
![]()
Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel and don't forget to like and subscribe to our channel so you don't miss a thing!![]()
Celebrating World Music Day - Chat with Grace Hill
youtu.be
Grace Hill plays piano, writes songs, sings and volunteers with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. To celebrate World Music Day, Grace chats to the V...
The next VICTA / Henshaws Manchester VI session is happening this afternoon at 1pm. We hope to see some of you there, take a look at the attached flyer for more info or visit www.victaparents.org.uk/victa-henshaws-early-years/ to find out more!
Well done to Dexter who is is raising funds to publish his own story book called Dexter and Gracie Go To Space!![]()
![]()
Find out how you can support him below 👇📚 Visually Impaired Six-Year-Old Boy Reaching For The Stars To Self-Fund His First Book 📚![]()
![]()
Dexter Ward, who has bilateral congenital glaucoma, is raising funds to publish his own story book called Dexter and Gracie Go To Space. ![]()
![]()
The book, which was written and designed by Dexter, aims to provide a positive, fun role model for visually impaired (VI) children as well as educating children and adults as to why some children use a cane. Costing £2,000 to publish in braille and giant print, Dexter and Gracie Go To Space, the latest instalment in the Scruffy the Uffy collection, makes fun, age-appropriate children’s stories accessible to children with visual impairments at a reasonable price for the first time.![]()
![]()
Full Info: buff.ly/39tlAL9![]()
![]()
Donate: The Go Fund Me link is here:![]()
![]()
www.gofundme.com/f/bounce-the-moon-in-june-for-dexter?utm_source=facebook
Exciting opportunity with CNIB Canada! ![]()
![]()
There are still some spots left on their virtual ‘Junior Explorers’ Learning Academy programme this summer for 12 to 14 year olds.![]()
This is a great opportunity for UK teenagers with a vision impairment to meet Canadian vision impaired teenagers on a virtual platform.![]()
![]()
CNIB Learning Academy ‘Junior Explorers’ (12-14 years old)![]()
Weekdays from July 4 to July 15, 2022 from 5pm – 6pm UK time (12 noon – 1pm in Canada) ![]()
![]()
Participants will explore their skills and strengths, hear from people with sight loss about their careers, and learn about best practices for success in high school. For just an hour a day over ten weekdays, attendees can begin to build foundations for secondary school transition and plant the seeds for early career recognition and exploration. Program content will be delivered in a fun and engaging style utilizing group games, challenges, and chats.![]()
![]()
Find out more and apply here:
Virtual Student Opportunity with Canada's CNIB
www.victa.org.uk
Canada's CNIB Foundation has teamed up with VICTA to offer places on two of their virtual Learning Academy programmes this summer. This is a great opportunity for UK teenagers with a vision impairment...
www.usherkidsuk.com
On Saturday 24th September 2022 Usher Kids UK is hosting a family social at Camp Mohawk near Maidenhead. This will be an informal event for the whole family, kids of all ages welcome. We will have...
VICTA had a lot of fun taking over The Wildlife Trusts Instagram yesterday, it was all about our Sensory Bingo activity which you'll find in your #30dayswild packs! ![]()
![]()
Find out more about why we've been working together, creating purposeful and meaningful interactions with nature that everyone can enjoy:![]()
Blindness and the beauty of nature – a sensory partnership | The Wildlife Trusts
www.wildlifetrusts.org
Beauty is often perceived as something that is seen with the eyes - a beautiful sunset is an amazing example of a visual delight that graces our horizons and is adored universally by lovers of the gre...
The Velcro Collective are inviting visually impaired children and families to join them for a creative outdoor experience at Westonbirt Arboretum on 23rd July. ![]()
![]()
Visit their website for all the details and get in touch with them directly if you are interested in finding out more:
Wild Child – Take Part (VI workshop call out) – The Velcro Collective
thevelcrocollective.com
We are connecting and building relationships with visually impaired children and their families (aged between 5 – 12yrs old and in the Gloucestershire area), to share experiences, learn together and...
VICTA is excited to be featuring across The Wildlife Trusts Instagram stories today to celebrate our Sensory Bingo being featured in this year’s #30DaysWild pack! Head over to Instagram to find out more! 💚 🌈 ![]()
![]()
www.instagram.com/thewildlifetrusts/
No better feeling than being back at the VICTA Family Weekend! We had the most amazing few days coming together and having the biggest adventures and sharing experiences. Thanks to everyone who came and made it such a great weekend. ![]()
![]()
A big thank you too to our speakers and our fabulous team of volunteers. Well done to all the Kings and Queens fancy dress winners, there were so many amazing outfits. Lots of fun and laughter all round!
For any families in the St Albans area!Next Tuesday, at 2:15pm we'll be holding a very special 'Sensory Stories' session. This session is to celebrate #HiVis fortnight and will feature 4 interactive stories told with sounds, textures, puppets and movements. ![]()
![]()
Join us (and Livingston the seagull) for a sensory adventure!![]()
![]()
Henshaws Herts Vision Loss HertsHelp VICTA UK RNIB Macular Society
Sisterhood sessions over at RSBC, please see their following information:![]()
![]()
Inspirational Guest Speaker – Ashrafia Choudary ![]()
Tuesday 14th June 2022![]()
Ashrafia Choudary is the chair of a charity called Beyond Boundaries which is a user led organisation for blind and visually impaired people living in the borough of Tower Hamlets. She is a woman that is passionate about empowering others to live life to the fullest and we will get the chance to hear her share her journey of how she navigated life being visually impaired and learn how she overcame various challenges that she faced along the way!![]()
![]()
The Power of Music: Boosting Moods ![]()
Tuesday 28th June 2022 ![]()
Did you know that numerous scientific and psychological studies have shown that music can lift our moods, combat depression, lower levels of stress-related hormones such as cortisol, and ease pain? ![]()
Music is powerful. ![]()
What’s your favourite genre of music? What type of music puts you in a good mood, makes you feel calm or optimistic? In this session we will be discussing the power of music, sharing our favourite tunes and what they mean to us.![]()
![]()
Visit the RSBC website for more information: www.rsbc.org.uk/Make lifelong friends and enjoy some supportive girl talk at our Sisterhood sessions 👭![]()
![]()
Our next Sisterhood session is happening on Tuesday 17th May between 5pm and 6pm both online and in-person at our brilliant new Life Without Limits Centre.![]()
![]()
In this session we'll be joined by celebrity hairstylist Anna Cofone who will be taking us on a haircare journey! Her workshops educate, empower, and connect vision impaired people by teaching them practical skills!![]()
![]()
We’d love to have you there. Tap the link below to book your space 👇![]()
![]()
www.rsbc.org.uk/calendar-of-activities/
Day 6 of #VolunteersWeek celebrates the Power of youth! ![]()
![]()
Natalia talks honestly about why she volunteers and why you should think about giving it a try. ![]()
![]()
Natalia has a vision impairment herself and although she felt some initial nerves, she'd encourage you not to let it hold you back from getting involved! ![]()
![]()
Read Natalia's article over on the Student Portal at: victastudents.org.uk/be-inspired-volunteer/![]()
![]()
#volunteer #volunteering
Be inspired. Who am I, who do I volunteer for, and what is my role there?
victastudents.org.uk
By Natalia Foster, VICTA Young Ambassador (2022) Hello! My name is Natalia and during my first semester at University, I was presented with the opportunity to volunteer for a charity called CoachBrigh...
This #VolunteersWeek we need to thank all of our amazing volunteers and a big thank you to everyone who has made our Family Weekend possible this weekend!![]()
![]()
🌈 Do you want to get involved and inspire others? ![]()
![]()
Tom Rogers who has a vision impairment himself tells us why volunteering for VICTA is important to him!
Volunteers Week - The VICTA Student Portal chats to volunteer, Tom Rogers
youtu.be
Tom is himself vision impaired and that is part of what motivates him to volunteer on VICTA activities, supporting younger children with vision impairments t...
Fancy dress party and prizes for the final night of the VICTA Spring Family Weekend!
Thank you to Haleema, Michael and Matthew for speaking to the parents this afternoon at the Spring Family Weekend. Now getting ready for the campfire songs and games this evening!
We're celebrating National Children's Gardening Week over on the Student Portal!![]()
![]()
Here's our round up of gardening tips, activities and green fingered inspiration. Get involved and get started at... victastudents.org.uk/get-involved-gardening/![]()
![]()
#NationalChildrensGardeningWeek National Children's Gardening Week #gardening
Get involved. National Children's Gardening Week
victastudents.org.uk
National Children's Gardening Week runs from 28th May – 5th June 2022 To celebrate, we've done some digging and rounded up some great articles and activities to plant a seed of inspiration! Things t...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…
Thanks to everyone who came along to our online Early Years focused parent session last night with VICTA & LOOK. It was a great turn out and hopefully a really helpful evening for everyone with lots of useful advice and support from our speakers. It was brilliant to come together & share! ![]()
![]()
LOOK - supporting families living with visual impairment
Thomas Pocklington Trust are calling all students! Make your voice heard for government proposals. See their post below for more information!
Sam discovered his love of music and guitar playing by chance and as he lost his sight, music became a hugely important part of his life. Sam teaches guitar and also plays in an indie rock band Chasing Shadows.![]()
![]()
Sam's advice to anyone thinking about music a go? "If music is something you're looking to getting into, there really is nothing that can stop you other than yourself!"![]()
![]()
youtu.be/Do0PfeA3_EA![]()
![]()
Find out more about Sam's band here: chasingshadowsmusic.com/![]()
![]()
We need your likes! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/c/VictaOrgUkVICTA/![]()
![]()
#WorldMusicDay #Music #VICTAStudents #VICTA #ChasingShadows
World Music Day - Chat with Sam Roberts
youtu.be
To celebrate World Music Day the VICTA Student Portal chatted to VICTA Ambassador Sam Roberts. Sam discovered his love of music and guitar playing by chance ...
We're celebrating #WorldMusicDay!![]()
![]()
Is music a positive influence in your life? Music has really helped Young Ambassador Grace Hill from volunteering with an Orchestra, to singer/song writing. ![]()
![]()
Grace tells us about the positive impact music has had on her mental health and in particular her love of Kiss FM and how that was the driving force behind her finding the confidence to write her own music!![]()
![]()
Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel and don't forget to like and subscribe to our channel so you don't miss a thing!![]()
Celebrating World Music Day - Chat with Grace Hill
youtu.be
Grace Hill plays piano, writes songs, sings and volunteers with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. To celebrate World Music Day, Grace chats to the V...
The next VICTA / Henshaws Manchester VI session is happening this afternoon at 1pm. We hope to see some of you there, take a look at the attached flyer for more info or visit www.victaparents.org.uk/victa-henshaws-early-years/ to find out more!
Well done to Dexter who is is raising funds to publish his own story book called Dexter and Gracie Go To Space!![]()
![]()
Find out how you can support him below 👇📚 Visually Impaired Six-Year-Old Boy Reaching For The Stars To Self-Fund His First Book 📚![]()
![]()
Dexter Ward, who has bilateral congenital glaucoma, is raising funds to publish his own story book called Dexter and Gracie Go To Space. ![]()
![]()
The book, which was written and designed by Dexter, aims to provide a positive, fun role model for visually impaired (VI) children as well as educating children and adults as to why some children use a cane. Costing £2,000 to publish in braille and giant print, Dexter and Gracie Go To Space, the latest instalment in the Scruffy the Uffy collection, makes fun, age-appropriate children’s stories accessible to children with visual impairments at a reasonable price for the first time.![]()
![]()
Full Info: buff.ly/39tlAL9![]()
![]()
Donate: The Go Fund Me link is here:![]()
![]()
www.gofundme.com/f/bounce-the-moon-in-june-for-dexter?utm_source=facebook
Exciting opportunity with CNIB Canada! ![]()
![]()
There are still some spots left on their virtual ‘Junior Explorers’ Learning Academy programme this summer for 12 to 14 year olds.![]()
This is a great opportunity for UK teenagers with a vision impairment to meet Canadian vision impaired teenagers on a virtual platform.![]()
![]()
CNIB Learning Academy ‘Junior Explorers’ (12-14 years old)![]()
Weekdays from July 4 to July 15, 2022 from 5pm – 6pm UK time (12 noon – 1pm in Canada) ![]()
![]()
Participants will explore their skills and strengths, hear from people with sight loss about their careers, and learn about best practices for success in high school. For just an hour a day over ten weekdays, attendees can begin to build foundations for secondary school transition and plant the seeds for early career recognition and exploration. Program content will be delivered in a fun and engaging style utilizing group games, challenges, and chats.![]()
![]()
Find out more and apply here:
Virtual Student Opportunity with Canada's CNIB
www.victa.org.uk
Canada's CNIB Foundation has teamed up with VICTA to offer places on two of their virtual Learning Academy programmes this summer. This is a great opportunity for UK teenagers with a vision impairment...
www.usherkidsuk.com
On Saturday 24th September 2022 Usher Kids UK is hosting a family social at Camp Mohawk near Maidenhead. This will be an informal event for the whole family, kids of all ages welcome. We will have...
VICTA had a lot of fun taking over The Wildlife Trusts Instagram yesterday, it was all about our Sensory Bingo activity which you'll find in your #30dayswild packs! ![]()
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Find out more about why we've been working together, creating purposeful and meaningful interactions with nature that everyone can enjoy:![]()
Blindness and the beauty of nature – a sensory partnership | The Wildlife Trusts
www.wildlifetrusts.org
Beauty is often perceived as something that is seen with the eyes - a beautiful sunset is an amazing example of a visual delight that graces our horizons and is adored universally by lovers of the gre...
The Velcro Collective are inviting visually impaired children and families to join them for a creative outdoor experience at Westonbirt Arboretum on 23rd July. ![]()
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Visit their website for all the details and get in touch with them directly if you are interested in finding out more:
Wild Child – Take Part (VI workshop call out) – The Velcro Collective
thevelcrocollective.com
We are connecting and building relationships with visually impaired children and their families (aged between 5 – 12yrs old and in the Gloucestershire area), to share experiences, learn together and...
VICTA is excited to be featuring across The Wildlife Trusts Instagram stories today to celebrate our Sensory Bingo being featured in this year’s #30DaysWild pack! Head over to Instagram to find out more! 💚 🌈 ![]()
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www.instagram.com/thewildlifetrusts/
No better feeling than being back at the VICTA Family Weekend! We had the most amazing few days coming together and having the biggest adventures and sharing experiences. Thanks to everyone who came and made it such a great weekend. ![]()
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A big thank you too to our speakers and our fabulous team of volunteers. Well done to all the Kings and Queens fancy dress winners, there were so many amazing outfits. Lots of fun and laughter all round!
For any families in the St Albans area!Next Tuesday, at 2:15pm we'll be holding a very special 'Sensory Stories' session. This session is to celebrate #HiVis fortnight and will feature 4 interactive stories told with sounds, textures, puppets and movements. ![]()
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Join us (and Livingston the seagull) for a sensory adventure!![]()
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Sisterhood sessions over at RSBC, please see their following information:![]()
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Inspirational Guest Speaker – Ashrafia Choudary ![]()
Tuesday 14th June 2022![]()
Ashrafia Choudary is the chair of a charity called Beyond Boundaries which is a user led organisation for blind and visually impaired people living in the borough of Tower Hamlets. She is a woman that is passionate about empowering others to live life to the fullest and we will get the chance to hear her share her journey of how she navigated life being visually impaired and learn how she overcame various challenges that she faced along the way!![]()
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The Power of Music: Boosting Moods ![]()
Tuesday 28th June 2022 ![]()
Did you know that numerous scientific and psychological studies have shown that music can lift our moods, combat depression, lower levels of stress-related hormones such as cortisol, and ease pain? ![]()
Music is powerful. ![]()
What’s your favourite genre of music? What type of music puts you in a good mood, makes you feel calm or optimistic? In this session we will be discussing the power of music, sharing our favourite tunes and what they mean to us.![]()
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Visit the RSBC website for more information: www.rsbc.org.uk/Make lifelong friends and enjoy some supportive girl talk at our Sisterhood sessions 👭![]()
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Our next Sisterhood session is happening on Tuesday 17th May between 5pm and 6pm both online and in-person at our brilliant new Life Without Limits Centre.![]()
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In this session we'll be joined by celebrity hairstylist Anna Cofone who will be taking us on a haircare journey! Her workshops educate, empower, and connect vision impaired people by teaching them practical skills!![]()
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We’d love to have you there. Tap the link below to book your space 👇![]()
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www.rsbc.org.uk/calendar-of-activities/
Day 6 of #VolunteersWeek celebrates the Power of youth! ![]()
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Natalia talks honestly about why she volunteers and why you should think about giving it a try. ![]()
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Natalia has a vision impairment herself and although she felt some initial nerves, she'd encourage you not to let it hold you back from getting involved! ![]()
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Read Natalia's article over on the Student Portal at: victastudents.org.uk/be-inspired-volunteer/![]()
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#volunteer #volunteering
Be inspired. Who am I, who do I volunteer for, and what is my role there?
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By Natalia Foster, VICTA Young Ambassador (2022) Hello! My name is Natalia and during my first semester at University, I was presented with the opportunity to volunteer for a charity called CoachBrigh...
This #VolunteersWeek we need to thank all of our amazing volunteers and a big thank you to everyone who has made our Family Weekend possible this weekend!![]()
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🌈 Do you want to get involved and inspire others? ![]()
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Tom Rogers who has a vision impairment himself tells us why volunteering for VICTA is important to him!
Volunteers Week - The VICTA Student Portal chats to volunteer, Tom Rogers
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Tom is himself vision impaired and that is part of what motivates him to volunteer on VICTA activities, supporting younger children with vision impairments t...
Fancy dress party and prizes for the final night of the VICTA Spring Family Weekend!
Thank you to Haleema, Michael and Matthew for speaking to the parents this afternoon at the Spring Family Weekend. Now getting ready for the campfire songs and games this evening!
We're celebrating National Children's Gardening Week over on the Student Portal!![]()
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Here's our round up of gardening tips, activities and green fingered inspiration. Get involved and get started at... victastudents.org.uk/get-involved-gardening/![]()
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#NationalChildrensGardeningWeek National Children's Gardening Week #gardening
Get involved. National Children's Gardening Week
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