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 Sight Loss Charities Demand Urgent Action on Hazardous Edinburgh JunctionSight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans have strongly criticized the City of Edinburgh Council for neglecting the safety of blind and partially sighted individuals at a perilous junction.Find out more Road Safety - Prepare for bad weather in winter monthsAs we enter the darker, colder months, road safety for blind and partially sighted people becomes a lot more challenging. It is much harder to locate places in the dark, and even the most familiar of routes can become confusing.Find out more Charity launches new guide to improve bars and restaurants in enhancing accessibility for the visually impaired.Sight Scotland is urging more restaurants and venues to ‘open their doors’ to the vision impaired.Find out more Sight Scotland celebrates 230 yearsWe recently celebrated our 230th year anniversary with an event in the Grassmarket in Edinburgh. Over 120 people attended the event, which was a mix of celebrating the past but also looking forward to the future. Find out more National Braille Week 2023 - Braille remains a vital resourceSight Scotland’s National Braille Week is important as it helps to raise the profile of braille in wider society and allows people to see that it has not been replaced by advancements in technology but, rather, is a vibrant resource which allows seveFind out more Ex Royal Blind School pupil feared falling in front of trainWith no tactile paving, Samantha couldn't tell how close the platform edge was.Find out more Award-winning fundraising manager says building an engaging fundraising culture is the keyStephanie Shanks, Fundraiser of the Year for 2023, says building a positive fundraising culture is the key to unlocking success.Find out more Giving great customer service to customers with vision impairmentWe are encouraging all restaurants, cafés and venues to be more welcoming and accessible to people with visual impairment.Find out more Andy's StoryAndy Lundie, a driver at our Hawkhead centre, shares his experience as a carer for his adult son. He’s one of many carers who work here at Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans. Find out more A Sight loss diagnosis is hard enough without CVI certificate mix ups Find out more Joe runs in the door at Kidscene every holiday Joe Taylor, who is 7, has been attending Sight Scotland’s Kidscene Holiday Club since 2021… and he loves it!Find out morePopular on Sight ScotlandOur new namesWe are proud to announce the new names of our two sister charities and share why we changed our names. We’ve continually adapted to ensure we're there for people with sight loss, and will be there in the future too.Read morePopular on Sight ScotlandAbout usFor 230 years, we have been supporting people with sight loss and blindness. We are one of Scotland's oldest charities and we're dedicated to empowering people with visual impairments to lead fulfilling lives. Read more Pagination « First page ‹ Previous page 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.