Stories Page Type NewsBlogCase study Category Canaan Barrie on body signingCanaan Barrie sign systemCare for people with visual impairmentFor ProfessionalsIntroduction to BrailleLearning ResourcesLife skillsLiving IndependentlyNew to Sight Loss Sight ScotlandSight Scotland VeteransSupport for ParentsTackling vision loss with us Filter Results Building a Stronger Support System for Vision Impairment in ScotlandScotland’s vision impairment sector faces some pressing challenges that impact people’s ability to live fully and independently.Find out more Sight Scotland's Mobility Matters: Let’s Make Our Streets Safer for the Visually ImpairedMobility Matters: This post is all about an important piece of research commissioned by Guide Dogs in response to concerns raised by blind and partially sighted people around certain elements of infrastructure on pavements and roads. Find out more Judith Takes Boccia To BirminghamJudith Crawford, Sporting and Partnerships Worker at Sight Scotland Veterans, had the exciting opportunity last week to share her expertise with a variety of organisations from across the UK by leading Boccia workshops at the 2024 Visionary ConferencFind out more First Blind Yoga Classes Launched by Sight ScotlandSight Scotland is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever yoga classes specifically designed for people living with vision impairment.Find out more Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans write to NHS Lothian for answers on the 6-month emergency closure of the Edinburgh eye Pavilion The Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh, an essential provider of eye health care for NHS Lothian patients, will be closed for 6 months from the end of October to undergo urgent plumbing repairs.Find out more Participate in Sight Scotland funded researchScottish Vision Services Steering Group (SVSSG) research participation.Find out more Sight Scotland's Mobility Matters: A new blog from our Rehabilitation and Mobility teamMy name is Caroline Hedley, and I’m one of seven Rehabilitation & Mobility Workers covering Edinburgh, East Lothian & Midlothian. This month’s post is all about pedestrian accessibility across the city of Edinburgh. Find out more City Of Edinburgh Council urged to clarify how £50K will improve safety at dangerous junction Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans are calling on the City of Edinburgh Council to clarify how the funds allocated for improving the junction of Telford Road, Hillhouse Road, and Strachan Road will enhance pedestrian safety.Find out more Venues Place Accessibility First At Edinburgh FringeSummerhall and Zoo Venues prioritised accessibility at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe by teaming up with Sight Loss Councils and Sight Scotland’s Policy Group to ensure an inclusive experience for all visitors, including those with visual impairments.Find out more Nikolaos Takes on Half Marathon to Raise Awareness for Sight Scotland and High Eye PressureNikolaos Koutris, 37, originally from Greece and now residing in Edinburgh, has been inspired to run a half marathon for Sight Scotland after being diagnosed with high eye pressure. Find out more Kieran Crosby’s Work Life Transformed As He Becomes First UK User of Orcam MyEye Pro 3Sight Scotland’s Kieran Crosby, who is severely dyslexic, has become the first UK user of the Orcam My Eye Pro 3. Find out more Leah Takes A Jump To Better Life With Sight ScotlandLeah Cameron, 22, who suffered vision impairment through an acquired brain injury, is getting ready to take a big jump forward to say thank you to the charity which has transformed her life.Find out more Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … › Next page » Last page Sign up to our E-Newsletter Enter your name and email to receive all the latest Sight Scotland news in our E-Newsletter. Email Address Full Name Tick to confirm you would like to receive E-Newsletter emails from Sight Scotland Sign Up From the media? If you are a journalist or media officer and looking to get in touch with our team, please email: press@sightscotland.org.uk We will respond to you as soon as possible and within 3 working days. Thanks so much for considering us.