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Visibility Scotland

@visibilityscotland.bsky.social
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Providing support to people with sight loss across Scotland since 1859 Website: visibilityscotland.org.uk

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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
We're so proud of this project, and so excited to keep collaborating with Cycling Scotland!
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Living with visual field loss can be difficult. However, at Visibility Scotland, we can help! Our scanning technique programme can build up your confidence. #VisualField #VisibilityScotland #Confidence visibilityscotland.org.uk/knowledge/sc...
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Scanning as a visual field loss compensatory strategy. - Visibility Scotland
This page provides an introductory guide to scanning as a functional coping technique for those with left and right sided visual field loss.
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Visibility Scotland recently held an art / wellbeing session for vision impaired adults. It was a great session and we are excited to do more! Thanks to artist Nicola Beedie and Freedom and Joy for making it amazing. #Empower #Community #VisionImpairment
ID : A Visibility Scotland service user sits in a chair holding a piece of artwork she has just completed up to the camera.
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Visibility Scotland and Humanitix collaborate to improve accessibility in events and ticketing - click the link to read more! humanitix.com/gb/blog/visi... #Humanitix #VisibilityScotland #Accessibility #Partnership #BlogPost #Inclusion #Empowerment
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Humanitix - Tickets for good, not greed
When Visibility Scotland discovered a ticketing platform that shared their unwavering commitment to inclusion, it wasn't just a business decision – it was a mission alignment.
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Visibility Scotland and SUSE are offering free training for Renfrewshire employers! Join us on 19 August for a session on How to be a Confident Employer and Service Provider #Inclusion #Accessibility #VisionImpairment #Diversity #Equality #Renfrewshire #Employers www.suse.org.uk/what-we-do/c...
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Apt Renfrewshire Training - SUSE - Scottish Union of Supported Employment
We are working with Renfrewshire Council to provide fully funded training to employers and their employees based in the area: to help make workplaces more disability inclusive.
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Join us Thurs 31 July at 11AM for a free webinar on bowel cancer awareness with Bowel Cancer UK! Learn key symptoms, risks & why early detection matters. Sign up by calling 0800 987 1087 or emailing info@visibilityscotland.org.uk #BowelCancerAwareness #Webinar #HealthMatters
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Can you believe July starts tomorrow? It feels like 2025 is absolutely flying by, and it's already time for our July programme of activities and events! #Glasgow #Scotland #Community #VisionImpairment #StrongerTogether #Accessibility #Inclusion visibilityscotland.org.uk/visibility-s...
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Visibility Scotland July 2025 programme - Visibility Scotland
Accessible activities and events happening at Visibility Scotland in June 2025- Visibility Scotland July 2025 programme
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
We had a great two days of staff training with workshops led by Sharon and Aarti of Freedom and Joy, and Tommy Whitelaw from @alliancescot.bsky.social! Our team explored their strengths, how to improve communication, and the impact of kindness in making a difference. #Kindness #Growth
Visibility Scotland staff stand around a large table cheering.
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Office closure: Our offices will be closed on Wednesday 11th June and Thursday 12th June for staff training. If you're looking to get in touch, please do still reach out by phoning 0141 332 4632 or emailing info@visibilityscotland.org.uk, and someone will get back to you when we reopen.
The Visibility Scotland staff team, including Gina the guide dog, stands together outside the main office. Everyone is wearing blue Visibility Scotland tops and smiling.
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Today marks 166 years of Visibility Scotland! This week we held the first pilot session of our new biking programme for people with visual field loss with @cyclingscotland.bsky.social and Bike for Good Glasgow, and the results were amazing. To find out more, contact us at 0141 332 4632 #Birthday
Josh and Nina from Cycling Scotland stand together with Ali and Laura from Visibility Scotland and three service members outside the Bike for Good hub in Glasgow.
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Our June programme of events and activities is now live! Join us this summer at our free Tuesday cafe, Monday craft group, or any of our other groups and courses! #WhatsOn #Glasgow #Scotland visibilityscotland.org.uk/visibility-s...
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Visibility Scotland June 2025 programme - Visibility Scotland
Accessible activities and events happening at Visibility Scotland in June 2025- Visibility Scotland June 2025 programme
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
We fully support this campaign and the right to communication for all! Find out more and sign up by visiting the link in the post below!
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day! Let us know your best accessibility tip! #GAAD #Accessibility #Inclusion
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
We've got a new Knowledge Centre resource all about the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)! This fund provides essential support to disabled students at HNC level or above. Learn more by clicking the link below! #Disability #Empowerment #DSA
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Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) for vision impairment - Visibility Scotland
Information and advice about the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) and how Visibility Scotland can help support you.
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
The month of May is going to be an exciting one at Visibility Scotland! We're offering free groups and activities for all ages, including the first workshop in our new wellbeing series! Find out what's on by clicking the link below: #WhatsOn #Scotland visibilityscotland.org.uk/visibility-s...
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Visibility Scotland May 2025 programme - Visibility Scotland
Accessible activities and events happening at Visibility Scotland in May 2025- Visibility Scotland May 2025 programme
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
We'd like to give a very heartfelt thank you to everyone who completed the #GlasgowKiltwalk for Visibility Scotland. In total our intrepid walkers raised over £5,000! ID: One: Three people stand together smiling. Two: Two people stand together in front of the Kiltwalk finish.
Three people stand together smiling. They are wearing blue Visibility Scotland t-shirts and kilts. Two people stand together smiling in front of the Glasgow Kiltwalk finish line. They are wearing blue Visibility Scotland t-shirts.
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Last week we were awarded a grant of £3,350 through the Trades House of Glasgow Commonweal Fund. Thank you to the Trades House Glasgow for your support! ID: Laura (CEO), Anne (HoF), and Claire from Visibility Scotland being presented with the grant award by Deacon Convener Richard Paterson
Four people stand together smiling. In the centre they hold a framed award certificate.
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
It's time for our April programme of activities and events, and in exciting news we are relaunching Digital Skills Groups! See the full schedule of activities and events by clicking the link below! #WhatsOn #Glasgow #Scotland #Community
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Visibility Scotland April 2025 programme - Visibility Scotland
Accessible activities and events happening at Visibility Scotland in January 2025- Visibility Scotland April 2025 programme
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
As part of the Scottish Vision Services Steering Group (SVSSG), we've partnered with Glasgow Caledonian University and the University of Melbourne to undertake groundbreaking research on vision rehabilitation, click the link to learn more! #Research #Collaboration #VisionImpairment
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Impact of Vision Impairment (IVI) Study - Visibility Scotland
Visibility Scotland is leading collaboration on a first of its kind international study! - Impact of Vision Impairment (IVI) Study
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RNIB Campaigns @rnibcampaigns.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
We’re calling on the Health Secretary to commit to ensuring people with sight loss get the vision rehabilitation support they need, when they need it. Will you join us by signing our petition? rnib.in/OutOfSightT
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#OutOfSight campaign petition
Thousands of people with sight loss remain Out of Sight in the hidden scandal of vision rehab. I call on UK political parties to commit to ensuring blind and partially sighted people get the support…
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
We're excited to be at @rnib.bsky.social's Inclusive Design for Sustainability conference getting the word out about our support and learning about the future of accessibility in technology! ID: Adam stands at the VS table speaking to attendees #Innovation #AI #Forward #Inclusion
Adam, Visibility Scotland staff member, speaks to people visiting the Visibility Scotland table at the conference.
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Researchers from Durham and Oxford university have introduced a new 15-minute tool designed to assess visual perception issues in stroke survivor, Click the link to find out more!
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New 15-minute tool launched to screen stroke survivors for visual perception problems
A new 15-minute tool to screen stroke survivors for visual perception problems has been launched by researchers from Durham and Oxford universities.
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Macular Society @macularsociety.org · 28/02/2025
What is punctate inner choroidopathy (PIC)? More common in women and people who are short sighted, it causes small patches of inflammation in the retina, where abnormal blood vessels can grow and leak, leading to sight loss. Read more: www.macularsociety.org/macular-dise... #RareDiseaseDay
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Punctate inner choroidopathy (PIC)
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
February has gone by in a flash, and now it's time for our March Programme of activities and events! Click the link below to learn more: #Community #Events #Glasgow #Free #StrongerTogether #LifeSkills #Caring
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Visibility Scotland March 2025 programme - Visibility Scotland
Accessible activities and events happening at Visibility Scotland in January 2025- Visibility Scotland March 2025 programme
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Visionary - Linking sight loss charities @visionaryuk.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
How effective are low vision aids? Join our free webinar, 18 March, 7PM to hear the latest research from Dr Keziah Latham and Andrew Miller. Discover how these devices impact quality of life and value for money. #LowVisionAwarenessMonth @macularsociety.org Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Older South East Asian male and female sat on a sofa smiling, using tablet together.
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
We're hosting a stroke advice webinar all about vision changes that can happen after stroke this Thursday, 27 February at 11 AM ! If you're interested, please contact us either by calling 0141 332 4632 or by emailing info@visibilityscotland.org.uk ID: Ali, VS staff, smiling.
A person smiles at the camera. They are wearing a blue top and fleece.
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Knowledge alert! We've created a guide all about the National Entitlement Card (NEC) which is available to people with a vision impairment and allows free or reduced cost travel on public transport! #Community #Resource #Travel #Accessibility
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Your guide to the National Entitlement Card (NEC) - Visibility Scotland
Your guide to the National Entitlement Card (NEC) including what they are, how they work, and how to apply for one.
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Happy Valentine’s Day from Visibility Scotland! ID: A blue heart on a white background with Visibility Scotland's logo of the words “Visibility Scotland” in white text with a yellow eye shape above. #ValentinesDay #HappyValentines #Love
A blue heart on a white background with Visibility Scotland's logo of the words “Visibility Scotland” in white text with a yellow eye shape above.
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Baby yoga is back at Visibility Scotland! On Saturday 15 February, we're hosting baby yoga from 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM at the main Visibility Scotland office. To register, email families@visibilityscotland.org.uk or call 0141 332 4632. ID: Adult and child pairs practice baby yoga with an instructor
Three adult and child pairs practice baby yoga under the supervision of an instructor.
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
It's time for our February programme! We're really ramping things up in February, and have a great range of activities and events for all ages. Check out the full calendar at the link below: #Community #Free #StrongerTogether #Charity visibilityscotland.org.uk/visibility-s...
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Visibility Scotland February 2025 programme - Visibility Scotland
Accessible activities and events happening at Visibility Scotland in January 2025- Visibility Scotland February 2025 programme
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Visibility Scotland @visibilityscotland.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Hi Blue Sky! We're Visibility Scotland, a sight loss charity providing support to people across Scotland since 1859. All of our services are free to access for those who need them, find out more by visiting our website! #Community #Blind #SightLoss #Empowerment #StrongerTogether #Scotland
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Visibility Scotland - You don't need sight to have vision.
Sight loss charity in Scotland providing support for people with vision impairment, their family and carers.
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