The following organisations all run events that will be of interest to children and young people with vision impairment. These events are designed to be inclusive, fun, and supportive, offering opportunities for growth, learning, and connection. Follow the links to their event pages for more details and to find activities.
New College Worcester – events
- New College Worcester runs events open to all children and young people with vision impairment. Check our their events calendar.
VICTA Activity calendar
- VICTA activity calendar enables you to browse all of their current and upcoming activities for children and young adults who are blind or partially sighted. The programme includes Family Weekends, Family Days, and Early Years Days, designed to support parents and improve the emotional, social, and independent living skills of children and young adults.
- LOOK UK: Peer Mentoring and events for VI Young People – LOOK Mentors, aged 18+, assist other VI young people in building self-confidence and reaching their potential.
Thomas Pocklington Trust: STEP programme: Supporting Transitions Enriching Progress
- This programme is designed to equip blind and partially sighted students with the tools and confidence to navigate key educational transitions. Whether in secondary school preparing to move into college/sixth form, or currently in college/sixth form planning transition to university, STEP provides you with the information, advice and support to succeed at this crucial time. It includes tailored sessions around a variety of different topics with a blend of online and in-person events.
- For more info please contact our Transitions Coordinator, George at: george.plumridge@pocklington.org.uk or on 07980943009.
Royal Society for Blind Children support for families (including launch of new Welsh Social Group)
- Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) activities, events and services to support young people, parents or carers or other family members
- Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) online and in-person groups, activities and events for children and young people
- As part of the National Lottery-funded Eye Connect Cymru project, the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) is starting a Welsh Social Group for children and young people across Wales aged 10 to 16 years. The group will meet monthly, via Zoom, on the last Wednesday of the month.
Outlook Trust
- The Outlook Trust organises adventure sports activity weekends and holidays for blind and partially sighted children, offering activities like kayaking, cycling, and sailing to build confidence and provide engaging experiences.
British Blind Sport
- As the national sports charity for children and adults with sight loss, British Blind Sport organises “Have a Go Days,” offering opportunities to try sports like goalball, football, boccia, and more.
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