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Lara goes to London
Lara, our Administrator and Digital Communications Intern, recently went to London as part of Thomas Pocklington Trust’s Get Set Progress
October 22, 2024
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Meet Steph, our new Community Support Worker in Dumfries and Galloway!
Hello, my name is Steph. I’m delighted to introduce myself as Visibility Scotland’s new Community Support Worker in our Out
October 7, 2024
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Blog: silent watches
Charlotte, our accessible communications volunteer, gives us a few of her silent watch recommendations.   Years ago, when I could
August 13, 2024
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Meet August, Digital and Analytics Support
August Wright, Digital and Analytics Support August has recently transitioned into a new role at Visibility Scotland as Digital and
July 15, 2024
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Disability Pride Month: Audrey
Did you know that July is Disability Pride Month? Celebrated in the UK since 2015, Disability Pride Month is an
July 1, 2024
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Essential but inaccessible
Charlotte, one of our accessible communications volunteers, has penned a blog about her experience of renewing her entitlement card.  
June 19, 2024
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Service User Blog: Finding joy in trainspotting as a visually impaired person
One of our service users, Roy, has written a blog about trainspotting, a hobby he greatly enjoys.   Roy’s trainspotting
April 11, 2024
Alister Lees smiles while standing outside our main office. he is wearing a blue Visibility Scotland t-shirt and fleece. Ali wears glasses and has a beard.
Assistant Neurological Vision Rehabilitation Specialist Blog
Alister Lees, formally a part of our Patient Support team covering NHS GGC, shared his thoughts since taking up his
April 4, 2024
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Meet August: our new Administrator
August Wright, Administrator Originally from Wisconsin, August recently joined our team as a full-time administrator based in our head office
February 6, 2024
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Meet Dr Hazel McFarlane: Research Officer
Dr Hazel McFarlane, Research Officer Dr Hazel McFarlane MBE recently joined Visibility Scotland as a Research Officer. Hazel has a
January 12, 2024
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Accessible Communications Volunteers
Volunteering with Visibility Scotland Two of our accessible communications volunteers – Sandro and Charlotte – tell us what being an
January 9, 2024
Miriam sits in our patient support room at Gartnavel General Hospital. Miriam is wearing a blue Visibility Scotland fleece and t-shirt and is smiling.
Meet Miriam: Patient Support Worker
Miriam Carnan, Patient Support Worker Miriam joined our NHS GGC patient support team in  August.  Miriam shares her thoughts on
October 23, 2023
Adam stands in a lecture room in front of two people. Adam is explaining sighted guiding to them. The presentation slide projected on the wall explains how to guide someone when using stairs.
Meet Adam: our Training Development Worker
Adam Lodge, Training Development Worker Adam joined us as our new Training Development Worker back in June. We asked Adam
October 18, 2023
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Meet Erin: our new Community Worker in Dumfries and Galloway
Erin Leslie, Community Worker We recently recruited a new Community Worker to work in our Community Sensory Support Service in
October 13, 2023
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Unveiling the Potential: How AI and ChatGPT can empower the visually impaired community
Today we’re going to dive into the captivating world of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it intertwines with ChatGPT.  Intrigued?
July 19, 2023
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