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Help someone get more out of life?

Help someone get more out of life?

Volunteer to help someone get more out of life! Can you support a visually impaired person living in your local area to get more out of life? We’re searching for new My Guide volunteers in your area to support a visually impaired person to get out and about, enjoy...

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Have Your Say Covid Inquiry Consultation

Have Your Say Covid Inquiry Consultation

This week marks two years since the first Covid-19 lockdown. For many disabled people, this also marks two years of having their needs and support deprioritised. But together we can change this. The draft Terms of Reference https://tinyurl.com/e4fndn9w or the Covid...

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We’ve received £37.5k from Global’s Make Some Noise!

We’ve received £37.5k from Global’s Make Some Noise!

Amazing news! We've received £37.5k from Global's Make Some Noise! This money will allow us to extend our Tech Befriender scheme, helping us support more visually impaired people to make the most of life-changing tech.  Thank you #MakeSomeNoise Photo 1 shows a large...

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Recruiting for Visually Impaired Intern

Recruiting for Visually Impaired Intern

Recruiting for visually impaired intern Role: Intern - Sight Loss Advisor Location: Nottingham City based, working across Nottinghamshire Salary: Based on Living Wage Foundation rates Contract type: Fixed Term - 9 months Closing date: 24th April 2022 The intern will...

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New internships for VI jobseekers

New internships for VI jobseekers

New internships for blind and partially sighted jobseekers to Get Set Progress An exciting new programme of internships has just launched in Nottinghamshire for blind and partially sighted jobseekers to Get Set Progress!  The paid internship is open to blind and...

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Braille Menu at City Restaurant

Braille Menu at City Restaurant

Annie's Burger Shack has never wanted anyone to feel left out, whether they're a meat eater, vegetarian or vegan, by providing alternatives for all. Now they've stepped it up a gear to make sure blind and partially sighted people aren't overlooked, by offering a menu...

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Take On 250 for My Sight Notts!

Take On 250 for My Sight Notts!

We need you to #TakeOn250 for My Sight Notts! Every single day around 250 people in the UK are told they must face the challenges of losing their precious eyesight. Will you help us be there for them with a fresh new challenge of your own this New Year? You can show...

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Support Centre Christmas Gifts

Support Centre Christmas Gifts

Christmas is fast approaching so if you’re planning to buy a large print 2022 diary, large print or Braille board games or any other aids or equipment from our Support Centre the last date for orders before Christmas is Friday 10 December. Have a happy and healthy...

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Shortlisted for a National Award

Shortlisted for a National Award

Exciting news! We’re delighted to say we’ve been shortlisted for a national award for our multisensory universe project, which aims to engage people with sight loss in astronomy. The winner will be announced at the Visionary Conference at the end of Nov, so keep...

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e-scooters in Notts? Love or hate them?

e-scooters in Notts? Love or hate them?

What’s your experience of e-scooters in Nottingham? Love them or hate them it seems they’ll be on our streets for some time now that the trial has been extended. If you missed us talking about the issue on Notts TV earlier this week here’s another chance to take a...

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