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We strive for the equality of blind and partially sighted people in every aspect of society.

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Thomas Pocklington Trust @pocklington.bsky.social · Dec 3
We've created a UK Sight Loss Sector Starter Pack! As more of us join #BlueSky it's a great way to share news and updates relevant to #BlindAndPartiallySighted people.

DM us to join or follow here: go.bsky.app/3BLF1ot
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The new Budget is out, but what does it mean for blind and partially sighted people?
We’ve pulled out the key points: tax, benefits, family support and transport.
Read the full summary here 👉https://f.mtr.cool/bflxaneqil
A close up of the Chancellor’s Red Box held up by a hand with painted red nails
November 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Big news! Our Vision Awareness Training for Bus Drivers, created with SLCs & partners, was Highly Commended at the UK Bus Awards 2025! Proud to equip drivers to make travel safer & more inclusive for blind & partially sighted passengers.
Alison, Sussex SLC member, her guide dog, Jen Sweeny, Corporate Engagement Manager for TPT, and Lauren Eade, SLC coordinator for South East England Sight Loss Councils being photographed by a photographer against the UKBA backdrop , holding their Highly Commended certificate.
November 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Mondays at TPT mean new beginnings: supporting blind & partially sighted students, helping people build work confidence, connecting interns with employers, and campaigning for a fairer world. Stay connected by signing up here: https://f.mtr.cool/xhmpivrcsx
Graphic features TPT logo and the words "Thomas Pocklington Trust." The main text in large, bold letters reads: "Be the first to hear about new TPT updates and opportunities." Below that, in blue text: "Sign up to our mailing list today!" with an arrow pointing right. The bottom section of the image shows a person in business attire sitting at a table, eating a salad from a clear container with a fork. There is a red apple next to the salad, and a laptop is partially visible in the foreground.
November 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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This year, for disability history month, we honour the value of disabled lives by celebrating historical innovations like the first typewriter, invented for a blind woman. Accessibility is not only transformative but essential for innovation.

#DisabilityHistoryMonth #Accessibility #PurpleTuesday
A vintage purple typewriter sits on a wooden surface. Below it, a caption reads: “Did you know? The first known typewriter (ancestor to the modern keyboard) was invented in 1808 by Pellegrino Turri to help his blind friend, Countess Carolina Fantoni, write legibly and independently.” At the bottom is the Purple Tuesday logo and tagline: “Accessibility Everyday, Everywhere for Everyone.”
November 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
pocklington.bsky.social
It is five long years since the Government promised action on pavement parking – and still, nothing.
Headline and subtext reads: "Happy 5th Birthday to the Government's Failed Promise of Action on Pavement Parking. Here's our five birthday wishes..." The word 'failed' is in red. A cartoon image of a birthday cake with five lit candles is placed on the bottom right.
November 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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5 years after the Government promised to fix pavement parking, we marked the “anniversary” with cake, candles & a giant card, Everything except the progress everyone was promised. Blind & partially sighted people are still at risk. Write to your MP: https://f.mtr.cool/jkdxpmteyo
Andy Law, Policy and Campaigns Manager at TPT, Martha Foulds, Policy and Campaigns Coordinator at TPT, Paul Hsu, North London SLC, Bhavini Makwana, Policy and Campaigns Manager at TPT, Liam O'Carroll, Interim Engagement Manager for London Sight Loss Councils', and Shalini O'Kane, SW London SLC member are standing indoors in the Department for Transport with a card addressed to Heidi Alexander and Lilian Greenwood. They are handing it to a member of the department. Group of campaigners standing on grass outside the Houses of Parliament, holding white canes and a large birthday card that reads ‘5 long years of waiting’ with the TPT logo.
November 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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I’m Tom, a visually impaired T-Level student and SEND advocate. The AAA Campaign pushes for inclusion in colleges through accessible materials, assistive tech, and staff awareness. Colleges can join the movement for equity in education by emailing: [email protected].
Tom is standing indoors in a bright, modern building. He has short curly dark hair, a trimmed beard, and is wearing glasses. He’s dressed casually in a light denim button-up shirt over a white T-shirt, along with blue jeans. A colorful lanyard hangs around his neck. He is smiling directly at the camera. Behind him, the background features vibrant, leaf-shaped art decorations.
November 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM
pocklington.bsky.social
In #London tomorrow? Want to experience the latest low vision and sight related tech? Join Sydney and team at the free Sight Village event in the #ILEC Conference Centre in the Earl’s Court area of London today.

For more info or to book your free tickets visit: https://f.mtr.cool/sxelvabsyn
November 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Good news travels by bus! We've been shortlisted for a #UKBusAward for our #Bus Driver Vision Awareness Training, developed in collaboration with @cpt-uk.bsky.social,  @bususersuk.bsky.social, @brightonhovebuses.bsky.social  and #DVSA.

Fingers crossed for 25 November!
Heading - We’re Finalists for the UK Bus Awards 2025! Main Text – TPT and our partners are shortlisted in the Partnership for Excellence category, recognised for our Vision Awareness Training for Buss Drivers. Fingers crossed for 25 November! TPT and Sight Loss Councils logo are placed at the top of the text and a cartoon of clapping hands are positioned at the bottom framing the UK Bus Awards Finalist 2025 logo.
November 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Spots are filling fast for Tech Friday 2.0! Join us on 14 November to explore the We WALK Smart Cane, Meta glasses, and have your tech queries answered by our tech team. Register today: https://f.mtr.cool/kfggkeukol
Heading reads: “Have you registered for Tech Friday 2.0”. Below, smaller text reads: “Join us for an exciting, hands-on demo of the WeWALK 2 Smart Cane and discover its GPS and AI features, Friday 14th November, 11am, TPT London Hub, Register now”. Above the heading are the words “Tech Friday 2.0”. The left features a mans body, dressed in a professional suit, holding a cane with both hands. The bottom right features the TPT logo with the WeWALK logo beside.
November 12, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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Join our Access and Assistance for All youth champions in the latest episode of the AmplifyFE podcast.  Listen to Charlotte, Tim, Zehra and Tom explain the campaign. 

https://f.mtr.cool/kivvsdunmd
Red podcast graphic with an illustration of reporters holding microphones labelled “#AmplifyFE” towards a speaker. Text reads: “Access and Assistance for All (AAA) Youth Champions” and “Shouting loud about inspirational digital practice in FE communities.” A Spotify button and AmplifyFE Community Space Podcast logo appear below.
November 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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There's still time to register for today's Let's Talk Jobs Webinar.

Sign up here: https://f.mtr.cool/yncowbshty
 
#JobSearch #CareerDevelopment #EmploymentSupport #InclusiveEmployment #SkillsForWork
Text reads: "Remember to join us at 2 pm for Let's Talk Jobs!" Join Dr Beverley Duguid to learn how to remain resilient when job hunting. Sign up now" The words "Live Webinar" are above the heading. The top left features the TPT logo. The top right is a close up image of a person using a handheld magnifier to read text on some paper.
November 10, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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This #TrusteeWeek 2025, we are shining a spotlight on the 9 brilliant trustees at Thomas Pocklington Trust who bring a wealth of experience and passion to ensure TPT punches above its weight. 

Thank you for your hard work — together, we are championing lived experience and driving positive change.
Graphic shows pictures of all nine of our trustees on a dark blue background. At the top it says ‘Trustees week’ and at the bottom the text reads ‘Thank you to our trustees for making a difference at TPT!’
November 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Focusing on applications and interviews and forgetting to take care of yourself in the process? Join Dr Beverley Duguid to learn practical ways to remain confident and resilient in our webinar.

Monday 10 Nov at 2 pm
 
Register: tinyurl.com/mu7nm6p4

#EmploymentSupport #InclusiveEmployment
Text reads: "Let's Talk Jobs! Spotlight on Resilience. Join Dr Beverley Duguid to learn how to make time for yourself and remain resilient when job hunting. 10 November, 2 pm. Register Online" The words "Live Webinar" are above the heading. The bottom left features the TPT logo. To the right is a close up image of a person using a handheld magnifier to read text on some paper.
November 3, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Listen to Selvi and hear how Area 3 of the #CFVI helped her articulate her needs in different education.

Watch, share and help us #UnlockEducation for all.

https://f.mtr.cool/dtxhhxrmjx

#DisabledStudents #AccessibleEducation #Blindness #VisionImpairment
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October 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Through Our Eyes, the podcast where blind and partially sighted students share experiences of navigating the student journey to higher education. 

Available on all major platforms. Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/zlcpvpqsij

#StudentPodcast #DisabledStudents #AccessibleEducation
Brand new podcast! Blind and partially sighted students share real stories and tips from their education journeys. Listen on our website and all major streaming platforms. Logos for Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and YouTube appear under the text. A phone screen shows someone playing the 'Through Our Eyes' podcast. The TPT logo is placed at the top of the image.
October 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Spots are filling fast for Tech Friday 2.0! Join us on 14 November to explore the We WALK Smart Cane, Meta glasses, and have your tech queries answered by our tech team. Register today: https://f.mtr.cool/kfggkeukol
Heading reads: “Have you registered for Tech Friday 2.0”. Below, smaller text reads: “Join us for an exciting, hands-on demo of the WeWALK 2 Smart Cane and discover its GPS and AI features, Friday 14th November, 11am, TPT London Hub, Register now”. Above the heading are the words “Tech Friday 2.0”. The left features a mans body, dressed in a professional suit, holding a cane with both hands. The bottom right features the TPT logo with the WeWALK logo beside.
October 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Sight Loss Councils attended Govia Thameslink Railway's parliamentary event with @pocklington.bsky.social to share our work to #MakeRailAccessible; creating audio guides, outreach, & station assessments. Great to see the launch of GTR’s Social Impact report & meet other inspiring community projects!
Liam O’Carrol, TPT’s Policy and Campaigns Coordinator Martha Foulds and TPTs Corporate Engagement Manager Jen Sweeney at the Parliamentary event, with Jen holding up the GTR Social Impact Report to the camera. They are all smiling. The ceiling is draped with white material and other attendees can be seen in the background. The report is titled 'GTR Social Impact Report January 2024-March 2025.' Liam is wearing a Sight Loss Council hoodie. Rob Whitehead, Community Engagement Manager at Govia Thameslink Railway, talking to Thomas Pocklington Trust’s (TPT) Sight Loss Council (SLC) Co-ordinator Liam O’Carroll, TPT’s Policy and Campaigns Coordinator Martha Foulds and TPTs Corporate Engagement Manager Jen Sweeney at the parliamentary event. The ceiling is draped with white material, and a presentation screen and other delegates chatting together can be seen in the background. Liam is wearing a Sight Loss Council hoodie.
October 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
pocklington.bsky.social
Through Our Eyes, the podcast where blind and partially sighted students share experiences of navigating the student journey to higher education. 

Available on all major platforms. Listen now: https://f.mtr.cool/zlcpvpqsij

#StudentPodcast #DisabledStudents #AccessibleEducation
Brand new podcast! Blind and partially sighted students share real stories and tips from their education journeys. Listen on our website and all major streaming platforms. Logos for Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and YouTube appear under the text. A phone screen shows someone playing the 'Through Our Eyes' podcast. The TPT logo is placed at the top of the image.
October 23, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Meet Zehra, a blind 2nd-year Law student & AAA Campaign Champion! Assistive tech gave her independence, confidence & top grades. Now she’s raising awareness about accessibility & helping others unlock their potential. Read her contribution at a parliamentary event here: https://f.mtr.cool/monsvozswf
Image of Zehra and Jonathan Hinder MP inside a selfie frame promoting #AccessForAll. A green rounded rectangle is overlaid on the top left of the image containing the TPT logo and underneath that the following bold text in white: 'Discover Zehra’s journey championing the Assistance for All campaign
October 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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AI is reshaping education, but what does this mean for blind and partially sighted learners? Join TPT and VIEW on Monday 10 November, 4–5:30pm, for a jargon-free session exploring how AI can support learners and professionals alike. Register now: Registration link
Title reads: "How Al Can Support Blind and Partially Sighted Learners". Above the title, the words "Live Webinar" are in a red box. In smaller written below the title, text reads: "Education professionals, students & families, discover practical, accessible ways Al can empower learning. Monday 10th, November, 4pm - 5:30pm, Sign up now" with a right pointing arrow. Below, text reads: "Represented by:" with the TPT and View logo underneath. The bottom right features one female student and two male
October 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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“E-bikes are fast, often silent, and #blind and #PartiallySighted people can’t see them - making collisions hard to avoid. No one should feel unsafe stepping outside."

West Yorkshire SLC backs plans to ban e-bikes from parts of Briggate.

🎧 bit.ly/4nMpWxK (07.07am at 1h 07m into #BBC recording)
Rima Ahmed - 15/10/2025 - BBC Sounds
Waking you up each weekday morning, it's Rima Ahmed.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:06 AM
pocklington.bsky.social
Fantastic resource for #BlindAndPartiallySighted cane users.

#VisionImpairment #Blindness #Accessibility #Mobility
lookuk.bsky.social LOOK UK @lookuk.bsky.social · Oct 16
Thinking about learning to use a cane? Or have you been cane trained but still struggle to feel confident using it? Our blog Meet My Cane, written by Orientation and Mobility Instructor Michelle, is packed with helpful tips and insights to help you get cane-savvy. buff.ly/8xlBDOW
#WhiteCaneDay
A young woman walking in a green field with a large oak tree behind her. She is waring a long blue top with the yellow LOOK logo on it and is walking along using her cane.
October 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Easy peasy!
rnibscotland.bsky.social RNIB Scotland @rnibscotland.bsky.social · Oct 16
Did you know that you can set up a reminder to add alt text on BlueSky?

Just go to Settings, then Accessibility and make sure "Require alt text before posting" is toggled on - it’s a handy way to make sure you never forget, and it helps blind and partially sighted people to enjoy your posts!
Three people sit around a round table playing a tactile chess game. The wooden chessboard has holes for peg-based pieces, making it accessible for visually impaired players. One person is moving the light-colored pieces, another observes the dark pieces, and a third pair of hands rests on the table, watching the game.
October 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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In exactly 1 month, Retina UK will be the focus of a BBC Lifeline Appeal on BBC One. 📺

Save the date of Sunday 16 November 2025 and spread the word with your family and friends about our exciting appeal. 👪

Sign up for a reminder: https://retinauk.org.uk/get-involved/donate/bbc-lifeline-appeal. ⭐
October 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM