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Coaching service for blind and partially sighted launched

Blind and partially sighted people who are facing redundancy or have been made redundant can get support through a new professional coaching service launched by Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) and the Centre for Resolution. Martin Sigsworth, Senior Employment Manager at TPT, said: “Citizens Advice research has revealed disabled people are at least twice as likely […]

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Blind strongman launches appeal for new gym

Strongman Chris Colbert, a student at The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) has launched a bid to help fellow visually impaired young people.

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More kids with visual impairment getting into work

The latest results long-term study show an increase in the number of young people with visual impairments entering employment.

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Sight loss charities urge action on polling booths

London Vision and Thomas Pocklington Trust call on local authorities to make polling stations for accessible for blind and partially sighted voters

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Plans for Engineering Institute for the Blind launched

An inspiring Ethiopian social enterprise has launched plans to launch an Engineering Institute for the Blind.

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Families unite to fight cuts in services to blind

Families and vision impairment organisations across England have united to fight Government cuts that could affect the futures of children with vision impairment.

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