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SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · 2h

Our colleague and optometrist Sonal has taken SeeAbility’s message of inclusive eye care to the world stage speaking in the USA about making eye care accessible.
https://www.seeability.org/news/going-global-deliver-more-equal-right-sight?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=eyecare

A graphic of a globe wearing glasses. Text reads 'Going global to deliver an equal right to sight'

SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · 5h

Our special schools eye care service helps children with learning disabilities and autism get the eye care they need in school.

Watch our new film to see how far we’ve come – and why this work matters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvgTFv6tEys

Special Schools Eye Care: Our journey

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SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · 3d

We're looking for support workers to join our team in Redhill!

This is an exciting opportunity to support people with learning disabilities and sight loss to build lives in new homes.
https://careers.seeability.org/vacancies/4617/support-worker.html

A picture of the team at Redhill with text that reads 'Join our team in Redhill'

SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you to everyone who supported SeeAbility in 2024-25 - whether through donations, volunteering, partnerships or simply sharing our work.

https://www.seeability.org/our-policies-publications/impact-reports/our-impact-2024-25?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=IR25

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SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · 6d

After 100+ job applications, Natasha found a perfect fit at Pret A Manger.

With support from our Ready, Willing & Able programme she’s now thriving at work.
https://www.seeability.org/stories/perfect-fit-pret-natashas-journey-finding-work?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=IR25

A picture of Natasha and a colleague at work. Text reads: 'A perfect fit at Pret: Natasha's journey to finding work'

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SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · 6d

This year Andrew voted for the first time. With support from his team and Listen Up!, he gained the confidence to use his voice and has since met his MP to talk about accessibility.
https://www.seeability.org/news/andrew-promotes-vote?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=IR25

A picture of Andrew at the polling station. Text reads: Supporting people to vote in 2024

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SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · 7d

When Ellie had her eyes tested at school through our Special Schools Eye Care Service, everything changed.

Full story in our Impact Report:
https://www.seeability.org/stories/seeing-difference-ellie?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=IR25

A picture of Ellie with her glasses. Text reads 'Seeing the difference for Ellie'

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SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · 7d

People with learning disabilities are 10x more likely to have serious sight problems. Find out how we supported better eye care in 2024-25

https://www.seeability.org/our-policies-publications/impact-reports/our-impact-2024-25?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=IR25

4767 people trained by our Eye Care Champion teams

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SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · 7d

After a seizure, Candace lost her ability to speak for years. SeeAbility's support changed everything. With patient support and encouragement, she’s started speaking again
https://www.seeability.org/stories/candaces-story-finding-her-voice-again?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=IR25

Picture of Candace with text that reads 'Finding her voice again: Candace's story'

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SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · 8d

94% of people we support rated their support as good.

From healthy living to moving into a new home, our support helps people build lives with purpose.

https://www.seeability.org/our-policies-publications/impact-reports/our-impact-2024-25?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=IR25

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SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · 8d

With SeeAbility’s support, James has built a loving relationship, found new ways to hold onto memories and set goals for the future.
https://www.seeability.org/stories/Lovebeyondbarriers?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=IR25

A picture of James with text that reads 'Love beyond barriers: James' story'

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SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · 9d

“I do meaningful things now. I never realised how much my life has improved since I moved into my new home.”

Read all about Giban in our latest Impact Report
https://www.seeability.org/stories/gibans-story-gibans-journey-healthier-happier-life?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=IR25

A picture of Giban with text that reads 'Giban's journey to a healthier, happier life.

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SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · 9d

Our new impact report is here! From changing 73,843 lives to supporting 68 people to vote in the General Election.
See the difference we made in 2024-25.
https://www.seeability.org/our-policies-publications/impact-reports/our-impact-2024-25?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=IR25

73,843 lives changed by our support teams, specialist programmes and resources

68 people supported to vote in the General Election

100% of our homes were rated as good by CQC

3483 sight tests delivered to children in special schools

SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · 13d

We've got easy read eye care resources to support people with learning disabilities and autism.

They cover everything from going to an eye test to taking care of your glasses.
https://www.seeability.org/resources?resource_specialism=10&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=eyecare

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SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · 14d

Losing sight changes everyday life – especially for people with learning disabilities. With the right support, independence is possible. Our vision rehab specialists build skills for life, from cooking and using tech to getting around safely.

SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · 14d

Vision rehabilitation is about understanding how sight loss affects each person and then putting in place the right support to help them keep their independence.
https://www.seeability.org/stories/adams-story-why-vision-rehabilitation-matters?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=eyecare

Adam having an eye test, with text that reads 'Adam's story'

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SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · 14d

"We believe that everyone should have an equal right to sight – people with learning disabilities and autism shouldn’t be missing out on good eye care."
https://www.seeability.org/news/importance-being-eye-care-aware?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=eyecare

Joanne, with text that reads 'The importance of being eye care aware'

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SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · 16d

Children with learning disabilities are 28 times more likely to have sight problems.

That's why we campaigned for so long to have sight tests in special schools.
https://www.seeability.org/eye-care/special-school-eye-care-services?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=eyecare

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SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · 24d

It's National Inclusion Week!

We've pulled together a blog with some simple ways you can improve your digital accessibility so all your communications are inclusive.
https://www.seeability.org/news/accessibile-content-tips?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=accessibility

A man at a laptop. Behind him are symbols representing inclusivity and accessibility.

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Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · 24d

It’s time to fix the SEND system. Because there’s nothing ‘special’ about an education that works for all of us.

Today parents are taking the #FightForOrdinary to Parliament.

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SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · 28d

Summer, who is part of our Listen Up! Team, chatted with Lewes MP @jamesmacleary.bsky.social about what people with disabilities should know about MPs and parliament.

Watch her podcast to find out more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69sTjc0Rhdg

A graphic of the Summer Time podcast with pictures of Summer and MP James MacCleary.

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SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · 29d

We're looking for new colleagues to join our team in Redhill!

We're supporting people with disabilities to move into new homes and build independent lives.

Find out more:
https://careers.seeability.org/vacancies/4617/support-worker.html

A support worker supporting someone with a cane

SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · 29d

We’ve been taking our eye care work out to international audiences over the summer!

Here is our London Eye Care Champion Grace McGill with our Director of Eye Care and Vision Lisa Donaldson bringing together international research on the health of people with learning disabilities #IASSIDD

SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · Sep 8

The problems blind and partially sighted people experience when out walking are all set out in this new research by RNIB.

There are solutions too in this thorough report – why not get in touch with your local councillor and share this with them?

Read more 👇

RNIB @rnib.bsky.social · Sep 4

🧵Cars parked on the pavement, pavement cracks, street obstacles like bin bags, overhanging branches, and electric bikes and e-scooters.

There are an increasing number of obstacles which can stop blind and partially sighted people from walking around safely and confidently. 1/3

“92% of blind and partially sighted people have had to walk into the road to avoid street obstacles”. Graphic with a car outline and a line to represent a road.

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SeeAbility @seeability.bsky.social · Sep 3

Scott’s views on how people with learning disabilities are being written out and written off in healthcare policy: www.seeability.org/news/Wearebe...

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