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Advanced preview of new resources to make train travel more accessible for blind and partially sighted people
This spring, Sight Loss Councils (SLCs) in London, the South-East and East of England invite blind and partially sighted (BPS) people to their second ‘Coffee and Chat’ events with Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR). These events will also give an advanced preview of our new, free resources designed to help you navigate your train journeys more easily.
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Happy Anniversary: Celebrating change in the North West
29 March 2021
As our Greater Manchester SLC celebrates its first and Merseyside its second year anniversaries we look back at some of the work both SLCs have done to advocate for the needs of blind and partially sighted people.
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Sight Loss Council launched in York
29 March 2021
York Sight Loss Council will campaign for positive change in the city and tackle a range of issues affecting blind and partially sighted people, such as e-scooter safety and access to health and social care.
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“You don’t have to be a world champion”
12 March 2021
Steve Ewens talks about the positive difference cycling and sport has made in his life
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Chris Stephens MP tables Early Day Motion on accessible vaccines
09 March 2021
SNP MP Chris Stephens tabled an Early Day Motion, calling for the vaccination roll out and vaccine testing to be made accessible for blind and partially sighted people.
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#StreetsForAll: ‘I feel more anxious about going out in future’
04 March 2021
Agon Klinaku, a visually impaired guide dog user, talks about the impact badly placed street barriers have on his independence as part of Sight Loss Councils's #StreetsForAll campaign.
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Student volunteering week: ‘Volunteering is a really good way to get into the industry you want to work in’
10 February 2021
Sight Loss Council member, Ada Eravama, discusses skills and positive experiences she’s gained from volunteering.
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Announcing the New Bedfordshire Sight Loss Council
09 February 2021
We’re really excited to announce the launch of a new Sight Loss Council in Bedfordshire.
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Student Volunteering Week: Celebrating the power of giving
08 February 2021
During 8–14 February 2021, Sight Loss Councils and Thomas Pocklington trust are teaming up to celebrate Student Volunteering Week.
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Introducing Tyne and Wear Sight Loss Council
29 January 2021
Today, we are launching a Sight Loss Council in Tyne and Wear, which will advocate for the needs of blind and partially sighted people and effect positive change in the region.
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Inaccessible street designs endangering blind pedestrians
21 January 2021
Inaccessible street designs are threatening the safety and independence of blind and partially sighted pedestrians.
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Influencing change: Our 2020 highlights
22 December 2020
discover some of the ways Sight Loss Councils have been advocating for the needs of blind and partially sighted people across the UK in 2020.
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Standing up for blind and partially sighted people on vaccines and testing
22 December 2020
SLCs are working with other sight loss sector organisations to ensure Covid testing is accessible for blind and partially sighted people. Read the guidance here.
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Sight Loss Councils represented on Tier’s new Safety Board
15 December 2020
SLCs will be represented on the new UK and Ireland safety board launched by Europe’s largest e-scooter operator Tier which aims to raise safety standards across the sector.
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e-scooter operator Lime responds to concerns of blind people
10 December 2020
e-bike and e-scooter operator Lime has responded to the concerns of blind and partially sighted people by developing new safety messaging for riders and committing to explore options for an acoustic vehicle alert system.
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Celebrating our amazing volunteers this December
01 December 2020
Join us in our celebrations to thank our amazing volunteers as we approach the end of another year and find out how you can get involved!
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Sight Loss Council pilot opens up masterpieces to visually impaired people
25 November 2020
A pilot online art description project involving Sight Loss Councils members has led Royal Collection Trust to launch free monthly sessions, opening up masterpieces to blind and partially sighted people across the country.
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Volunteer Managers Day: ‘Don’t let your visual impairment stop you’
05 November 2020
For Volunteer Managers Day, Iain Mitchell, Engagement Manager for the Sight Loss Councils, reflects on his job and shares his advice on the importance of networking and seizing opportunities when looking for work.
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Purple Tuesday: ‘Inaccessible websites can take away my independence’
04 November 2020
For Purple Tuesday, Merseyside Sight Loss Council member Laura Kennedy talks about how shopping has changed for her during lockdown and how inaccessible websites can take away her ability to shop independently.
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Sight Loss Councils slam Transport Committee’s latest report on e-scooters
15 October 2020
Sight Loss Councils, which advocate for blind and partially sighted people across the UK, have slammed a report on e-scooters, just published by the House of Commons Transport Select Committee.
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e-scooter operator TIER commits to acoustic alert system
15 October 2020
E-scooter operator TIER's CEO commits to installing acoustic vehicle alert system to its scooters to provide warning to blind and partially sighted pedestrians.
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Stagecoach West makes buses more accessible
15 October 2020
Stagecoach West has introduced a new AV system on its buses in consultation with Gloucestershire Sight Loss Council.
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E-scooter trials: Guidance for local authorities and e-scooter rental operators
15 October 2020
Due to Covid19, we’re being encouraged to use alternative forms of transport. One of the options favoured by the government is e-scooters. In fact, the government has allowed trials of e-scooters to take place, as long as they are rented from a licenced operator. At first glance, their introduction seems like a good idea.
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Bristol and Gloucestershire VI forums: talking Covid19 support
15 October 2020
We recently held two VI forums, one in Bristol and one in Gloucestershire, where blind and partially sighted people gathered on zoom to network and share their Covid-19 experiences.
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BBC Radio Gloucester Interview: Ines and Alun talk social distancing
15 October 2020
Engagement Manager Alun Davies, and Gloucester Sight Loss Council Member Ines Higgins, have been on BBC Radio Gloucester talking about the challenges and solutions to social distancing when visually impaired.
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