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.

VICTA Student Portal

29th June 202229th June 2022Parents and Carers

VICTA’s Student Portal is a new sector defining online platform conceived to revolutionise the way students with sight loss achieve success and fulfil their potential. The Student Portal is a one stop information hub designed to help VI students inform their emotional wellbeing and take control of their educational and employment experiences. It provides advice...

Living Paintings Trust

22nd September 202028th March 2025Parents and Carers

Our free postal library of Touch to See books provides access to the visual world for blind and partially sighted people of all ages

Tummy Time Activities for infants 3-6 months

27th May 202027th May 2020Parents and Carers, Physical Development

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Tummy Time Activities for babies 0-3 months

27th May 202027th May 2020Parents and Carers, Physical Development

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Tummy Time Activities for newborns

27th May 202027th May 2020Parents and Carers, Physical Development

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Safer Schools

20th April 202028th March 2025Parents and Carers

Welcome to the Home Learning Hub, a free library of resources to support parents and carers who are taking the time to help their children stay safer online. Read more……

Two bingo cards with green borders and the word "BINGO" in yellow at the top. The left card has several red markers on the numbers: 12, 22, 32, 46, and 50. The right card has a "FREE SPACE" in the center and red markers on the numbers: 7, 32, and 73. There are additional red markers scattered around the cards.

Bingo! Home Bingo Activity

14th April 202028th March 2025Parents and Carers

This Bingo game has activities of daily living and household chores in each square. Younger students and those with multiple disabilities can get a Bingo by completing various activities. See more…..

A colorful textile artwork featuring a sea-themed design. On a light blue fabric background, there are two large shell shapes. The left shell is orange with a pleated texture, and the right shell is beige with a textured surface. Between the shells, there is a purple fish adorned with shiny sequins, giving it a sparkling appearance. The fish has a small eye and a tail made of frayed fabric. There are also small, round, textured elements resembling sea urchins or coral. The edges of the fabric are bordered with multicolored stitching, adding a decorative frame to the piece.

Could you design a book?

19th September 201928th March 2025News, Parents and Carers

Could you create a picture book for a child who cannot see pictures? Enjoying books is, for most young children, an essential part of childhood. Tactile image books like those in ClearVision’s collection are the solution for blind or partially sighted children. Click on the link below for more information on the Typhlo and Tactus...

Useful links for parents

12th September 201928th March 2025Parents and Carers

These links will take you to external sites and external booklets and information. Habilitation VI UK takes no responsibility for content and does not necessarily endorse the views presented on these sites. However they offer you a guide as to some of the services available. Please ensure you contact your local services for information on...