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Have you visited The Amber Trust website "Little Amber" which was set up to give practical support and ideas for parents of blind babies? They've got some lovely activity cards on their site which are great activities to try! Give it a go and let us know how you get on!
Little Amber
littleamber.ambertrust.org
Little Amber was setup to give practical help to parents of blind babies.We have specially designed 48 fun and colourful activity cards to help you engage with your child.
Join us four our Positive representation and self worth session for our blind and partially sighted children and young people. Book your place in the link below.Are you the parent of a blind or partially sighted child or young person and concerned about their self-esteem and feelings about their visual impairment?
Join our Parent Support Group on 29th April where we will discuss the impact of positive representation on self-worth for our Visually Impaired young people and how we can nurture self-confidence from a young age.
Guest speaker Karen Newell, Play Consultant and Brand Guardian of groundbreaking children’s programme Mixmups and cofounder of #toylikeme is joining us along with VI performers from Mixmups and LOOK mentors.
Click the link below to register for this free event:
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VICTA are offering £10 subsidised Early Years Sensory Discovery Packs for children with a vision impairment.
The baby pack - age 0-1.5 years
The toddler pack - age 1.5-4 years
both packs are designed with age related sensory toys to support your child's play.
All of the information about this offer and how to apply are on the link below 👇
Early Years Sensory Discovery Pack
Welcome to the VICTA Parent Portal
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Welcome to the VICTA Parent Portal - together we can help navigate life as parents of children who have a vision impairment. Early years From diagnosis to preparing for school EARLY YEARS HOME The wor..."NHS Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust ب Low Vision Roadshow Friday 19th April 2024 14:00-15:30 14:00- -15:30 Forum 1A and 1B, Learning Centre Huddersfielo Royal Infirmary The event will showcase local resources, services available to anyone who is impacted by a visual impairment charities and There will also be some companies present who specialise in low vision aids including electronic aids Refreshments will be available compassionate care"
Parents have been loving a product being sold on Amazon that they say has been helping their children with additional and sensory needs
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British Blind Sport
Last chance to register! 📣
Join us in Birmingham this Saturday, 20th April for our popular multi-sport ‘Have a Go’ Day. Taking place from 10am-3.30pm at the King Edward’s School. Sports will include judo, tennis, showdown and more.
Follow the link for more information and to register: 👇
Events | British Blind Sport
britishblindsport.org.uk
British Blind Sport is the national sports charity for children and adults with sight loss in the UK. We use the power of sport to change the lives of people with sight loss and support them to lead m...
