Adapting to and learning to live with sight loss can be difficult, and it can be challenging to know who to turn to in order to get the answers you need.

We've put together the following information, advice and resources for individuals experiencing sight loss, their friends and family members, carers, and professionals, to provide answers to some of the most common questions and worries.

Explore our information and advice pages below, and if you have any questions left unanswered please do visit our Get Support page and get in touch.

Veterans Information and Advice

How to sign ‘Toilet’ with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system

This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Toilet".

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How to use a Perkins Brailler

The Perkins brailler is an essential tool for blind and visually impaired children.

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How to use different song signifiers with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system

This video shows how to use different song signifiers with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system.

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How to use the JAWS Screen Reader to access Youtube

How to use the JAWS Screen Reader with Internet Explorer to access Youtube.

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How to use the JAWS Screen Reader to open a file

This video shows how to open a file using the JAWS Screen Reader.

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I've been diagnosed with sight loss, what now?

Being diagnosed with sight loss can sometimes be scary. We're here to answer any questions.

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Including Volunteers with Vision Impairment

Download Sight Scotland's top tips guide on how to include volunteers with sight loss and ensure they have a positive experience within your organisation.

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Lighting for visually impaired people

Handy hints and tips for effective lighting around the home to help someone with sight loss.

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Low vision and useful equipment guide

Download Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans' PDF guide to low vision and useful equipment for people with sight loss and visual impairments.

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Mindfulness for pupils with visual impairment and complex needs

Mindfulness sessions are used at the Royal Blind School to teach pupils to recognise their emotions and to learn strategies to deal with stressful experiences.

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Mobility cane or guide dog?

For blind or partially sighted people, the choice between using a cane or a guide dog is often a personal one. There are a number of options to explore to help navigate the environment safely and as independently as possible when out and about.

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Our new names

We 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.

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About us

For over 230 years, we have been supporting people impacted by visual impairment. We are one of Scotland's oldest charities and we're dedicated to empowering blind and partially sighted people to lead fulfilling lives.

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