LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
Description: Look's mission is to improve the lives of families with visually impaired children and young people by providing support, information and activities with a view to helping them gain the best outcomes in life and reach their full potential.
Weblink: http://www.look-uk.org/
Tel: 0746 435 1958
Email: info@look-uk.org
Category: Third/voluntary Sector
Services Provided
LOOK holiday flat
LOOK owns a holiday flat in Scarborough on the Yorkshire coast. The flat is accessible with two bedrooms, one double (with space for a cot), and one with bunk beds plus an extra single bed. The LOOK flat provides an opportunity for every family with a visually impaired child to enjoy a seaside break and can be booked for both long and short breaks at very reasonable rates.LOOK mentoring service
A free mentoring service for young people with vision impairment. Offers support on topics such as school and college; gap year ideas; career and life plans; socialising and confidence; independent living. Mentors are vision impaired themselves.LOOK Parent Support Group
Come and meet other parents of Visually Impaired children every other Tuesday at 19:30GMT in our free online meet up sessions. (On Mondays from August 2023)Events associated with this provider:
18th of July 2024
In Tune With Success - education and professional pathways for VI musicians (online)
Online event exploring the possibilities of studying music at higher education. The session would be particularly relevant to VI young adults interested in studying music at HE and considering a music career beyond education. For more information and to book a place, click the link provided.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
23rd of July 2024
Creative writing course (online)
LOOK is running a free, six-week Creative Writing course over the summer holiday period starting on Tuesday 23rd July. The course is for blind or partially sighted young people aged 16-25 and will be run online, over Zoom. For more information, click the link provided. Places are very limited, so apply quickly if you are interested.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
29th of July 2024
LOOK Parent Support Group (online)
LOOK's Parent Support Group is for all parent carers of visually impaired children and young people. It is made of a core community of regulars and new parents are always welcome. It is a supportive and safe space for parent carers to share with each other and learn from their peers. There are regular panel events, online chat sessions, and opportunities to meet in person. The panel events bring together Professionals (experts in the field) and LOOK Mentors who bring their lived experience and life hacks on the subject. The LOOK Parent Support Group meets fortnightly (online) on Mondays at 7.30pm and is hosted by PSG Lead, Jane Ring, and Jo Lomas. Both Jane and Jo are parents to visually impaired teenagers, and Jo is also visually impaired. The themes of the PSG are chosen by a Steering Group of parent carers of children living with VI. Everyone is welcome to join our PSG sessions. Further information is available in the link provided.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
12th of August 2024
LOOK Parent Support Group (online)
LOOK's Parent Support Group is for all parent carers of visually impaired children and young people. It is made of a core community of regulars and new parents are always welcome. It is a supportive and safe space for parent carers to share with each other and learn from their peers. There are regular panel events, online chat sessions, and opportunities to meet in person. The panel events bring together Professionals (experts in the field) and LOOK Mentors who bring their lived experience and life hacks on the subject. The LOOK Parent Support Group meets fortnightly (online) on Mondays at 7.30pm and is hosted by PSG Lead, Jane Ring, and Jo Lomas. Both Jane and Jo are parents to visually impaired teenagers, and Jo is also visually impaired. The themes of the PSG are chosen by a Steering Group of parent carers of children living with VI. Everyone is welcome to join our PSG sessions. Further information is available in the link provided.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
26th of August 2024
LOOK Parent Support Group (online)
LOOK's Parent Support Group is for all parent carers of visually impaired children and young people. It is made of a core community of regulars and new parents are always welcome. It is a supportive and safe space for parent carers to share with each other and learn from their peers. There are regular panel events, online chat sessions, and opportunities to meet in person. The panel events bring together Professionals (experts in the field) and LOOK Mentors who bring their lived experience and life hacks on the subject. The LOOK Parent Support Group meets fortnightly (online) on Mondays at 7.30pm and is hosted by PSG Lead, Jane Ring, and Jo Lomas. Both Jane and Jo are parents to visually impaired teenagers, and Jo is also visually impaired. The themes of the PSG are chosen by a Steering Group of parent carers of children living with VI. Everyone is welcome to join our PSG sessions. Further information is available in the link provided.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
9th of September 2024
LOOK Parent Support Group (online)
LOOK's Parent Support Group is for all parent carers of visually impaired children and young people. It is made of a core community of regulars and new parents are always welcome. It is a supportive and safe space for parent carers to share with each other and learn from their peers. There are regular panel events, online chat sessions, and opportunities to meet in person. The panel events bring together Professionals (experts in the field) and LOOK Mentors who bring their lived experience and life hacks on the subject. The LOOK Parent Support Group meets fortnightly (online) on Mondays at 7.30pm and is hosted by PSG Lead, Jane Ring, and Jo Lomas. Both Jane and Jo are parents to visually impaired teenagers, and Jo is also visually impaired. The themes of the PSG are chosen by a Steering Group of parent carers of children living with VI. Everyone is welcome to join our PSG sessions. Further information is available in the link provided.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
23rd of September 2024
LOOK Parent Support Group (online)
LOOK's Parent Support Group is for all parent carers of visually impaired children and young people. It is made of a core community of regulars and new parents are always welcome. It is a supportive and safe space for parent carers to share with each other and learn from their peers. There are regular panel events, online chat sessions, and opportunities to meet in person. The panel events bring together Professionals (experts in the field) and LOOK Mentors who bring their lived experience and life hacks on the subject. The LOOK Parent Support Group meets fortnightly (online) on Mondays at 7.30pm and is hosted by PSG Lead, Jane Ring, and Jo Lomas. Both Jane and Jo are parents to visually impaired teenagers, and Jo is also visually impaired. The themes of the PSG are chosen by a Steering Group of parent carers of children living with VI. Everyone is welcome to join our PSG sessions. Further information is available in the link provided.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
7th of October 2024
LOOK Parent Support Group (online)
LOOK's Parent Support Group is for all parent carers of visually impaired children and young people. It is made of a core community of regulars and new parents are always welcome. It is a supportive and safe space for parent carers to share with each other and learn from their peers. There are regular panel events, online chat sessions, and opportunities to meet in person. The panel events bring together Professionals (experts in the field) and LOOK Mentors who bring their lived experience and life hacks on the subject. The LOOK Parent Support Group meets fortnightly (online) on Mondays at 7.30pm and is hosted by PSG Lead, Jane Ring, and Jo Lomas. Both Jane and Jo are parents to visually impaired teenagers, and Jo is also visually impaired. The themes of the PSG are chosen by a Steering Group of parent carers of children living with VI. Everyone is welcome to join our PSG sessions. Further information is available in the link provided.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
21st of October 2024
LOOK Parent Support Group (online)
LOOK's Parent Support Group is for all parent carers of visually impaired children and young people. It is made of a core community of regulars and new parents are always welcome. It is a supportive and safe space for parent carers to share with each other and learn from their peers. There are regular panel events, online chat sessions, and opportunities to meet in person. The panel events bring together Professionals (experts in the field) and LOOK Mentors who bring their lived experience and life hacks on the subject. The LOOK Parent Support Group meets fortnightly (online) on Mondays at 7.30pm and is hosted by PSG Lead, Jane Ring, and Jo Lomas. Both Jane and Jo are parents to visually impaired teenagers, and Jo is also visually impaired. The themes of the PSG are chosen by a Steering Group of parent carers of children living with VI. Everyone is welcome to join our PSG sessions. Further information is available in the link provided.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
4th of November 2024
LOOK Parent Support Group (online)
LOOK's Parent Support Group is for all parent carers of visually impaired children and young people. It is made of a core community of regulars and new parents are always welcome. It is a supportive and safe space for parent carers to share with each other and learn from their peers. There are regular panel events, online chat sessions, and opportunities to meet in person. The panel events bring together Professionals (experts in the field) and LOOK Mentors who bring their lived experience and life hacks on the subject. The LOOK Parent Support Group meets fortnightly (online) on Mondays at 7.30pm and is hosted by PSG Lead, Jane Ring, and Jo Lomas. Both Jane and Jo are parents to visually impaired teenagers, and Jo is also visually impaired. The themes of the PSG are chosen by a Steering Group of parent carers of children living with VI. Everyone is welcome to join our PSG sessions. Further information is available in the link provided.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
18th of November 2024
LOOK Parent Support Group (online)
LOOK's Parent Support Group is for all parent carers of visually impaired children and young people. It is made of a core community of regulars and new parents are always welcome. It is a supportive and safe space for parent carers to share with each other and learn from their peers. There are regular panel events, online chat sessions, and opportunities to meet in person. The panel events bring together Professionals (experts in the field) and LOOK Mentors who bring their lived experience and life hacks on the subject. The LOOK Parent Support Group meets fortnightly (online) on Mondays at 7.30pm and is hosted by PSG Lead, Jane Ring, and Jo Lomas. Both Jane and Jo are parents to visually impaired teenagers, and Jo is also visually impaired. The themes of the PSG are chosen by a Steering Group of parent carers of children living with VI. Everyone is welcome to join our PSG sessions. Further information is available in the link provided.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
2nd of December 2024
LOOK Parent Support Group (online)
LOOK's Parent Support Group is for all parent carers of visually impaired children and young people. It is made of a core community of regulars and new parents are always welcome. It is a supportive and safe space for parent carers to share with each other and learn from their peers. There are regular panel events, online chat sessions, and opportunities to meet in person. The panel events bring together Professionals (experts in the field) and LOOK Mentors who bring their lived experience and life hacks on the subject. The LOOK Parent Support Group meets fortnightly (online) on Mondays at 7.30pm and is hosted by PSG Lead, Jane Ring, and Jo Lomas. Both Jane and Jo are parents to visually impaired teenagers, and Jo is also visually impaired. The themes of the PSG are chosen by a Steering Group of parent carers of children living with VI. Everyone is welcome to join our PSG sessions. Further information is available in the link provided.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
16th of December 2024
LOOK Parent Support Group (online)
LOOK's Parent Support Group is for all parent carers of visually impaired children and young people. It is made of a core community of regulars and new parents are always welcome. It is a supportive and safe space for parent carers to share with each other and learn from their peers. There are regular panel events, online chat sessions, and opportunities to meet in person. The panel events bring together Professionals (experts in the field) and LOOK Mentors who bring their lived experience and life hacks on the subject. The LOOK Parent Support Group meets fortnightly (online) on Mondays at 7.30pm and is hosted by PSG Lead, Jane Ring, and Jo Lomas. Both Jane and Jo are parents to visually impaired teenagers, and Jo is also visually impaired. The themes of the PSG are chosen by a Steering Group of parent carers of children living with VI. Everyone is welcome to join our PSG sessions. Further information is available in the link provided.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
30th of December 2024
LOOK Parent Support Group (online)
LOOK's Parent Support Group is for all parent carers of visually impaired children and young people. It is made of a core community of regulars and new parents are always welcome. It is a supportive and safe space for parent carers to share with each other and learn from their peers. There are regular panel events, online chat sessions, and opportunities to meet in person. The panel events bring together Professionals (experts in the field) and LOOK Mentors who bring their lived experience and life hacks on the subject. The LOOK Parent Support Group meets fortnightly (online) on Mondays at 7.30pm and is hosted by PSG Lead, Jane Ring, and Jo Lomas. Both Jane and Jo are parents to visually impaired teenagers, and Jo is also visually impaired. The themes of the PSG are chosen by a Steering Group of parent carers of children living with VI. Everyone is welcome to join our PSG sessions. Further information is available in the link provided.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
13th of January 2025
LOOK Parent Support Group (online)
LOOK's Parent Support Group is for all parent carers of visually impaired children and young people. It is made of a core community of regulars and new parents are always welcome. It is a supportive and safe space for parent carers to share with each other and learn from their peers. There are regular panel events, online chat sessions, and opportunities to meet in person. The panel events bring together Professionals (experts in the field) and LOOK Mentors who bring their lived experience and life hacks on the subject. The LOOK Parent Support Group meets fortnightly (online) on Mondays at 7.30pm and is hosted by PSG Lead, Jane Ring, and Jo Lomas. Both Jane and Jo are parents to visually impaired teenagers, and Jo is also visually impaired. The themes of the PSG are chosen by a Steering Group of parent carers of children living with VI. Everyone is welcome to join our PSG sessions. Further information is available in the link provided.Hosted by - LOOK - National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children