The Scottish Sensory Centre’s website has useful information on a wide range of topics such as information on various eye conditions (along with implications and useful tips), low vision aids, equipment, braille and more.
Parents and Carers
Sometimes it can be difficult to determine what is best for your child and where to go for advice and support.
Habilitation VI UK is primarily a professional body with a responsibility to provide continuing professional development and support for Hab Specialists. However, here you will find several pages of information and links to help you support your child with a vision impairment in achieving their potential in mobility and independence skills. These are not prioritised in any way, so scroll through and keep checking back as new items and features will be added regularly.
Guide Dogs for the Blind Association
The official website for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, with specific support for children and families. They also provide a ‘CustomEyes Book Service’ producing custom-made large print books in font sizes and formats to suit the individual’s eye condition.
ClearVision Books
ClearVision is a postal lending library of children’s book designed to be shared by visually impaired and sighted children and adults
The Amber Trust
The Amber Trust provides musical opportunities for blind and partially sighted children, and children with more complex needs, via its Music Awards and Music Services
British Blind Sport
British Blind Sport aim to ensure that sport and leisure facilities are accessible to every blind or partially sighted person in the UK, with the intention of improving their physical health and self-esteem. Adults and children are encouraged to participate at whatever level they choose be it grassroots or up to international competitive level. Blind...
The Royal Society for Blind Children
At The Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC), we want every blind and partially sighted child, young person and their family to have the skills and confidence to live life without limits.We aim to help every child and young person to find and fulfil their own unique potential. We’re there for you from the point...
Curriculum Framework for Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (CFVI) | RNIB
Link to the CFVI and additional support and information
VICTA Parent Portal
The VICTA Parent Portal is a one-stop information and signposting service designed to help parents overcome the challenges of living with a VI child and empower families through shared experiences.