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How tennis can enhance the lives of children with vision impairment

A national charity aims to make tennis inclusive and accessible to all individuals and communities.

Posted Friday, 6 October 2017 News type: Article News type: Blog

Interactive whiteboards: screen sharing with learners with vision impairment

Interactive whiteboards have become a standard fixture in most classrooms, but learners with low vision are still faced with challenges seeing what is being presented while taking an active part in the lesson.

Posted Tuesday, 11 July 2017 News type: Article

Reflections of school: young people with vision impairment speak out

Since 2010, researchers at the University of Birmingham have been tracking 80 young people with vision impairment (VI) from England and Wales through transition from school into college, university, training and/or employment.

Posted Tuesday, 9 May 2017 News type: Article

Low vision aids - a cool route to independence?

In the UK some young people with vision impairment may be reluctant to use equipment that singles them out or prevents them feeling like others.

Posted Thursday, 26 January 2017 News type: Article

Transitions to adulthood: Transitions experiences of blind and partially sighted young people (Phase 3)

Phase 3 of the transitions study started in April 2015 and is following over 60 participants as they move from further and higher education to training and employment, and into independent living.

Posted Monday, 2 January 2017 News type: Research Report

Make your snow sledging trip a success with our tips for children who have vision impairment

Snow, ice, slopes…an activity nightmare or a winter wonderland? Karen Hirst and Craig Brown from Action for Blind People (which has since merged with RNIB) share their top tips for taking children with vision impairment on a sledging trip to the snow.

Posted Thursday, 27 October 2016 News type: Article News type: Blog

How to adapt maps for learners with vision impairment

Map work is one of the most challenging areas of the curriculum for children with vision impairment (VI). Even with some sight, it’s often difficult (and extremely tiring) for a student with VI to understand map details, locate grid references and maintain the intensive level of concentration required. While enlargement can help, it makes it increasingly difficult for the student to grasp the bigger picture.

Posted Monday, 22 February 2016 News type: Article

How habilitation specialists can help you develop children’s independence

Habilitation specialists teach children and young people with vision impairment to move around as safely, efficiently and independently as possible. But, as Fiona Broadley explains, these professionals deliver much more.

Posted Tuesday, 10 November 2015 News type: Article News type: Blog

Inclusive play and playgrounds for children with vision impairment

How can schools make playgrounds an easier place for pupils with vision impairment?

Posted Wednesday, 14 October 2015 News type: Article News type: Blog

How to make school lunch more enjoyable for children with vision impairment

School lunchtimes can sometimes be a challenging experience for children with vision impairment. The canteen may be too noisy, there may be a lack of direction or there is confusion about what food is available. So, what action can schools take to turn lunchtime into a pleasant experience?

Posted Monday, 14 September 2015 News type: Article